In his comments, Gunn emphasized that extended intervals between sequels are common in Hollywood, citing examples such as the seven-year gap between “Alien” and “Aliens,” the fourteen years between “The Incredibles” films, and the thirty-six years between “Top Gun” movies.

The primary reason for the delay, according to Gunn, is the absence of a completed script.

He noted that the writing process can take considerable time, followed by approximately two years for pre-production, filming, and post-production for major films of this scale.

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The sequel is slated to begin filming in the third quarter of 2025 and is scheduled for release on October 1, 2027.