If you’ve been waiting anxiously for the next genre film by Jordan Peele, there’s bad news for you this holiday. Peele’s next film, which in March was set to hit theaters on Christmas Day 2024, has been pulled from the schedule by Universal. The news isn’t a complete surprise as sister label, Focus Features, recently set Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu on that date and they’d want to stay out of each other’s way.
Another reason comes to mind: Peele doesn’t appear to have even begun shooting. No casting news has been shared, either. That last bit largely had to do with the SAG-AFTRA strike which delayed pretty much everything. But since it has been over, no confirmed casting info has been made known.
Details on the plot are a mystery, as well. Peele is known for keeping things locked away until he’s ready to share them. What we do know is that every one of his films has been a blend of horror, comedy, and social commentary, beginning with Get Out in 2017, Us in 2019, and Nope in 2022.
We may not see anything from Peele at all next year, as his Monkeypaw Productions saw the date it had set for September 27th 2024 also pulled by Universal. Lionsgate took advantage and set Saw XI for that date. It’s unknown what the Monkeypaw film would’ve been, as well as the extent of Peele’s involvement.
So what’s next for Jordan Peele? As far as we know, these films aren’t canceled and are just awaiting new dates.