‘Greyhound 2’ Coming From Tom Hanks And Apple Films

Tom Hanks in ‘Greyhound,’ now streaming on Apple TV+.

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‘Greyhound 2’ is on track to begin production in early 2026, with Tom Hanks returning to star and once again pen the screenplay.
Hanks will again play Captain Ernest Krause, commander of the U.S. Navy destroyer the U.S.S. Keeling, as it steers into some of World War II’s most dangerous encounters.
The original ‘Greyhound’ was an early success for Apple TV+, which picked up the film for streaming after Sony Pictures dropped it.

Tom Hanks has teamed with Apple Original Films to star in and write ‘Greyhound 2,’ a sequel to the unexpected 2020 hit ‘Greyhound.’

According to Deadline, production on the film will begin in January 2026 in Sydney, Australia, with director Aaron Schneider also returning alongside Hanks. Although no other cast members have been announced yet, a number of actors from the original movie’s ensemble are also expected to return, including Stephen Graham (‘Adolescence’) and Elisabeth Shue.

What is the background of ‘Greyhound 2’?

Tom Hanks in ‘Greyhound,’ now streaming on Apple TV+.

Based on a 1955 novel called ‘The Good Shepherd’ by British writer C.S. Forester, the first ‘Greyhound’ followed Captain Ernest Krause, newly appointed commander of a destroyer called the U.S.S. Keeling and three other ships in its group, who must protect an Allied convoy as it makes its way through the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. The relatively inexperienced Krause and his crews are put to the test as they are attacked relentlessly by German U-boats.

Originally produced through Sony Pictures, ‘Greyhound’ was initially scheduled for release by the latter in June 2020 before COVID-19 shut down theaters worldwide. Sony instead sold the film to Apple TV+, which premiered it in July of that year on its streaming platform to critical and viewer acclaim. The film also picked up an Oscar nomination for best sound and was reportedly the most-watched offering on Apple TV+ at the time of its release.

A sequel went into development in 2022 through an exclusive deal between Apple and Hanks’ production company, Playtone Pictures, which also yielded the limited World War II series ‘Masters of the Air.’

Pre-production began on ‘Greyhound 2’ in 2024.

What is the plot and release date for ‘Greyhound 2’?

Tom Hanks in ‘Greyhound,’ now streaming on Apple TV+.

The new film is said to follow Captain Krause and his vessel into both the D-Day invasion on the beaches of Normandy and the conflict in the Pacific Ocean during the latter stages of World War II. There’s no word yet on a release date for the film, or whether it will premiere directly on Apple TV+ or receive a theatrical release.

Hanks himself will next be seen in ‘The Phoenician Scheme,’ the new film from Wes Anderson that will premiere next month at the Cannes Film Festival before arriving in cinemas on May 30.