Untitled Adventures of Tintin Sequel
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Sequel to The Adventures of Tintin (2011). Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have completed the screenplay, with Jackson set to direct. Plot details and production timeline to be announced.
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Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh Finish Script for Tintin Sequel
Peter Jackson announced that he and Fran Walsh have finished writing the screenplay for the long-awaited sequel to *The Adventures of Tintin* ([CBR](https://www.cbr.com/peter-jackson-returns-to-direct-tintin-sequel)). Fulfilling an earlier agreement to swap roles with original director Steven Spielberg, Jackson is set to direct the follow-up, which will mark his first narrative feature in over a decade after spending recent years focused on documentary projects ([Dark Horizons](https://www.darkhorizons.com/peter-jacksons-next-is-the-tintin-sequel), [Smarti News](https://smarti.news/11342/peter-jackson-tintin-sequel-return)).
Estimated 2029 Release Window
Steven Spielberg has confirmed that the long-awaited sequel to *The Adventures of Tintin* remains in active development, with Peter Jackson currently writing the script and set to direct [After 12 Years, Peter Jackson Returns To Direct Sequel to Steven Spielberg’s $374M Adventure](https://www.cbr.com/peter-jackson-returns-to-direct-tintin-sequel/). Spielberg, who will serve as a producer, indicated that the film is likely three years away from production, pointing toward a potential theatrical release window around 2029 [Tintin sequel is still happening, says steven spielberg](https://0hse.atlantafigures.org/new/ajbvmh.html).
Jamie Bell and Andy Serkis Expected to Reprise Roles
Although official contracts are still pending, Jamie Bell and Andy Serkis are expected to reprise their roles as Tintin and Captain Haddock in the upcoming sequel. The project marks director Peter Jackson’s return to narrative filmmaking for the first time since 2014.
Peter Jackson Confirms Tintin Sequel Script is Finished
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Peter Jackson confirmed that he and Fran Walsh have completed the screenplay for the long-awaited *Adventures of Tintin* sequel [[2]](https://www.tintin.com/en/news/6610/a-confirmed-return-to-the-big-screen) [[17]](https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/5/13/peter-jackson-confirms-he-will-direct-new-tintin-movie-says-script-is-complete). Describing the project as an "active real thing," Jackson stated that the film will likely be his next directorial effort, marking his return to narrative filmmaking for the first time in over a decade [[6]](https://www.darkhorizons.com/peter-jacksons-next-is-the-tintin-sequel) [[18]](https://smarti.news/11342/peter-jackson-tintin-sequel-return).
Original Cast Expected to Return for Two-Year Animation Phase
Andy Serkis and Jamie Bell are expected to reprise their lead roles in the upcoming *Adventures of Tintin* sequel. Due to the intensive animation process required, experts estimate the film will take at least two years to complete once full production officially begins.
Script Completed for 'Prisoners of the Sun' Adaptation
During the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Peter Jackson announced that he and Fran Walsh have completed the script for the long-awaited *Adventures of Tintin* sequel. The film will reportedly adapt Hergé’s *Prisoners of the Sun*, following Tintin and Captain Haddock on an expedition to South America.
Screenplay for Tintin 2 Officially Completed
Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have officially completed the script for the upcoming *Adventures of Tintin* sequel. However, a filming schedule has not yet been finalized as Jackson is currently occupied with production on *The Hunt for Gollum*.
Peter Jackson Confirms Tintin Sequel as Next Directorial Project
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Peter Jackson officially announced that the long-awaited sequel to *The Adventures of Tintin* will be his next directorial project. This marks Jackson’s first narrative feature film in over a decade, with the director confirming that the project is in active development rather than a rumor.