“Constantine 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2005 supernatural thriller, promises to revisit Keanu Reeves as John Constantine, the demonologist and exorcist from the DC universe. Directed once again by Francis Lawrence, this sequel is set to explore darker themes with an R rating, something Lawrence has expressed enthusiasm for as it allows the film to be more aligned with the mature tone of the original comics .

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The movie is still in the development phase, with screenwriter Akiva Goldsman working on a script that will deepen the lore of Constantine’s world. This includes expanding on themes introduced in the first film, particularly the concept of maintaining the boundary between Earth and malevolent supernatural entities. The producers aim to create a film that lives up to the expectations of fans who enjoyed the original for its unique blend of horror, noir, and comic book elements .

In terms of returning cast, Keanu Reeves is confirmed to reprise his role, and Peter Stormare has hinted at a possible return as Lucifer. While other original cast members like Tilda Swinton and Djimon Hounsou have not yet been confirmed, the filmmakers are dedicated to maintaining the atmospheric and eerie style that made the first movie a cult favorite  .

The film will also be part of DC’s Elseworlds projects, meaning it exists outside of the main DC Universe continuity, similar to movies like “Joker” and “The Batman.” However, fans might need to be patient, as the film is still in pre-production, and a release date is not expected until at least 2026 .