Despite the huge success and recognition of the first two Jump Street films from the comedy franchise, 23 Jump Street Looks like it’s cancelled. Few people thought it would be a good idea to reboot a 1980s TV show about undercover cops in a high school into a comedy, but the 2012 series 21 Jump Street became a surprise hit, and the sequel was set in college. They both dominated the box office. 22 Jump Street grossing over $331 million (via Cashier Mojo), so it was a surprise that 23 Jump Street never happened.
The novelty of including Jenko (Channing Tatum) and Schmidt (Jonah Hill) in any educational setting opens up a ton of possibilities for a sequel, and the idea is even joked about at the end of the second film. 22 Jump Street 25 sequels teased such as 23 Jump Street: Medical School And 27 Jump Street: Cooking Schoolbut none of them presented any real possibility of continuation. Instead of, Sony began development of the crossover with Men in Black franchise called MiB 23. Unfortunately, the ambitious undertaking never came to fruition.
Why was 23 Jump Street demolished?
News of the planned crossover emerged during the Sony hack
During the infamous Sony hack in November 2014, the idea for the next part 21 Jump Street franchise was leaked and it was revealed that the studio wanted to combine it with the next film in Men in Black franchise. As soon as this idea appeared in the world, expectations for the crossover became high.
All the fake Jump Street sequels from the 22 Jump Street post-credits:
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23 Jump Street: Medical School |
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24 Jump Street: Exchange Students |
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25 Jump Street: A Semester at Sea |
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26 Jump Street: Art School |
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27 Jump Street: Cooking School |
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28 Jump Street: Veterinary School |
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29 Jump Street: Sunday School |
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30 Jump Street: Flight Academy |
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31 Jump Street: Ninja Academy |
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32 Jump Street: Fireman’s School |
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33 Jump Street: Generations |
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34 Jump Street: Return of the Ghost |
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35 Jump Street: Traffic School |
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36 Jump Street: Military College |
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37 Jump Street: Scuba Diving Class |
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38 Jump Street: Dance Academy |
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Jump Street (video game) |
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Jump Street: The Animated Series |
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39 Jump Street: Electronic Target |
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40 Jump Street: Nursing Home |
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41 Jump Street: School of Magic |
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42 Jump Street: Beauty School |
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43 Jump Street: Mariachi School |
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2121 Jump Street |
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Endless Jump Street |
Given that 22 Jump Street made more money than the originalSony should have just rushed production on another quick sequel, but they were aiming for more. Unfortunately, 23 Jump Streetaka MiB 23struggled to get past the development stage, and assigned director James Bobin moved on to other projects.
Was the Jump Street and Men in Black crossover too ambitious?
The failed Fourth Men in Black movie may have put an end to the planned crossover for good.
Jonah Hill believed That Jump Street And Men in Black the crossover plan was too ambitiousspeaking (via Toronto Sun):
“It almost became something we laughed at, and it’s hard to keep up the joke when the stakes are so high.“
Hill may be right in their overly comedic take on the big franchise, reportedly why MiB 23 producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller lost directorial control Solo: A Star Wars Story. However Men in Black the franchise is completely different and fits a wacky comedy franchise like Jump Street. Since both properties involve buddy-cop scenarios, it’s easy to see the latter’s Jenko and Schmidt replacing the former’s J and K.
Considering Jump Street With a series of films parodying franchises becoming endless cycles of sequels and reboots at the end of the second installment, releasing a third film can spoil the joke or seem disingenuous. At the same time, a crossover would fit perfectly into the meta themes of the franchise and create some kind of classic. Jump Street jokes.
After all, it was already a reboot, adapted from 21 Jump Street The series starring Johnny Depp. Given the disappointment of 2019 Men in Black spin off Men in Black: InternationalAlthough, Sony better play it safe and abandon overly ambitious projects. 23 Jump Street crossover.
What the cast said about 23 Jump Street
Channing Tatum praised the script
Although the project has seemingly been cancelled, many people associated with the franchise are still pushing for it to happen. 23 Jump Street happen after all these years. Although Jonah Hill expressed doubt that the planned crossover with Men in Black works, co-star Channing Tatum has revealed that Hill is open to directing a third film if given the opportunity. Tatum also praised the film’s exciting script (via IndieWire):
“There’s a draft that was written and it’s still the best script for a third movie that I’ve ever read. It’s just a lot of bureaucracy, something prohibitive. It’s really hard to do, and we’re trying to do it.”
It’s unclear whether Tatum is referring to the planned crossover film with Men in Black or if there was a different scenario for 23 Jump Street developed at some point. However, his comments regarding “bureaucracy“One of the reasons why the film was not made may be problems with the rights Men in Black franchise. But Tatum remained consistently optimistic about the film and even invited Brad Pitt to join him. 23 Jump Street.
Another franchise actor who has spoken out about returning is Ice Cube. The legendary rapper played a prominent role as the gruff and evil Captain Dixon in the first two films. While he didn’t give any news on whether he’s been approached for a third film, Ice Cube has confirmed that he will be returning. (by using Pop culture):
“Yeah man, I had a good time with Jonah Hill, Channing. [Tatum]we had fun. I think people liked the films, like Captain Dixon. So yeah, if they call me, I’ll jump in and do it again.”
It’s rare for a sequel to a popular franchise to generate so much fan enthusiasm and cast interest, but still have problems getting made. However, speaking of 23 Jump Street is still coming out years after it was seemingly cancelled, there may still be hope for a long-awaited sequel someday.