After more than a decade of stalled attempts, Paramount is finally moving ahead with a sequel to World War Z. Brad Pitt will return as both star and producer, with acclaimed filmmaker Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave) stepping in to direct. The original 2013 film — based loosely on Max Brooks’ bestselling novel — became a global blockbuster despite a famously troubled production, earning over $500 million worldwide. Talks of a sequel began immediately, with multiple directors attached over the years, including David Fincher, though none of those versions ever materialized. The new installment features a script by Dennis Kelly, marking the first major movement on the project in years.