Jordan Peele's Next Movie Just Got a Frustrating Update Fans Won't Love

Alright, let’s talk about Jordan Peele’s next movie—or rather, the fact that nobody outside of Jordan Peele himself seems to know what it is, when it’s coming, or what’s actually happening behind the scenes. If you’re waiting for his follow-up to Nope, grab a snack and settle in. This update might not be what you want to hear.

Still Writing, Still a Mystery

Here’s the current situation: Peele is deep in the writing process for his mysterious fourth film. That’s confirmed by Jeff Sneider (known for having his ear to the ground when it comes to studio chatter), who recently responded to a fan’s question on social media about the movie’s status. Sneider’s reply? Peele is still writing, and it’s 'mounting frustration at the studio'—which, in this case, is Universal. But, as he put it, 'you can’t rush genius.' Fair enough, but apparently the studio’s patience is wearing thin.

'Peele is still writing his next film. Frustration mounting at studio. But hey, you can’t rush genius…'

If that feels a little vague, well… welcome to every update we’ve gotten so far. Peele himself has said in 2024 that what the movie is, is 'clear' to him. Unfortunately, everyone else is still completely in the dark—including, from the sound of things, the folks literally waiting to make and release the thing.

Release Dates: Now You See Them, Now You Don’t

• 2022: Peele releases Nope, another hit that keeps fans hungry for what’s next.
• 2022-2023: He starts working on the next film. Universal originally schedules it for 2024.
• 2023: Hollywood strikes throw a wrench into Universal’s calendar plans—the movie’s release gets yanked from the schedule.
• Aftermath: Universal picks a new release date: October 23, 2026. That date? Also removed from their calendar last year.

So the best way to describe Peele’s next movie, timeline-wise, is this: it’s happening, but nobody knows when you’ll actually see it.

What Else Is Peele Up To?

While all this is going on, Peele hasn’t exactly disappeared. He’s still producing a bunch of stuff—he’s attached to the 2024 action-thriller Monkey Man and the 2025 horror film Him in a producer role. But as for actually writing and creating a film of his own? His last script was for 2022’s stop-motion Wendell & Wild, where he also lent his voice. After the ambitious swing of Nope, it sounds like he’s making absolutely sure the next one lands exactly the way he intends (even if it means testing a few studio nerves along the way).

The Takeaway

If you’re hoping for details, plot twists, casting rumors—anything solid about Peele’s next film—you’re going to be waiting a while. We know he’s working on it. We know Universal really wants it, and maybe wants it a bit sooner than Peele’s pace allows. Beyond that, all we can do is… wait. And maybe speculate wildly, if that’s your thing. Stay tuned—the minute he decides to spill the beans, you’ll hear about it here.