SD. Anyone But You: The Viral Rom‑Com That Could Be Turning Into a Sequel — Featuring Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell
Anyone But You Sequel: Sydney Sweeney & Glen Powell “Dreaming Up” Round Two — But Nothing’s Set in Stone
The romantic‑comedy that surprised everyone — Anyone But You — may not be done yet. While the original became a sleeper hit, the buzz now pivots to whether a sequel is coming — and when. Here’s the full story.
From Unexpected Hit to Sequel Talk
Anyone But You, directed by Will Gluck and starring Sydney Sweeney (as Bea) and Glen Powell (as Ben), launched in December 2023. The film re‑teams two old college enemies who reunite at a destination wedding, pretend to be a couple — and eventually fall in love. (Wikipedia)
Though it opened modestly, the film gained traction — thanks in part to social media word‑of‑mouth. According to reports, it earned over $220 million worldwide on a relatively modest budget. (Wikipedia)
With that kind of success, fans and industry watchers have been asking: “Will there be Anyone But You 2?”
What the Stars Are Saying
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell have both publicly hinted they’re ready, or at least open, to returning — but nothing is locked in yet.
- In a February 2024 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Sweeney said the chances of a sequel were “maybe like a high nine chance.” (People.com)
- By May 2025, her stance had evolved to a more ambiguous: “It’s not a no, and it’s not a yes… you’ll just have to wait and see.” (E! Online)
- Glen Powell also expressed enthusiasm, telling Variety: “We’re definitely trying to find the next thing … Please send us all the scripts you got.” (People.com)
So while the door is clearly open, the studio hasn’t formally green‑lit the project or announced a start date.
Why a Sequel Makes Sense
- Built‑in fanbase & chemistry: The pairing of Sweeney and Powell proved electric, and audiences responded. That chemistry creates a ready platform for continuation.
- Rom‑com revival momentum: Anyone But You helped fuel talk of a rom‑com comeback in Hollywood, making a sequel commercially attractive. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Producer opportunities: Sweeney, already a producer through her company, has greater control over her projects, so backing a sequel fits her career trajectory. (Vanity Fair)
What We Still Want to Know
- Plot & direction: What angle will the sequel take? Will it pick up where the last film left off, flip the dynamic, or introduce new conflict?
- Official commitment & timeline: No public announcement yet confirms shooting or release date.
- Supporting cast & creative team: Will Will Gluck return as director? Will the rest of the ensemble (e.g., Alexandra Shipp, Darren Barnet) come back? (Wikipedia)
- Platform & distribution: With streaming playing a significant role in the original’s later success, will the sequel aim for wide theatrical release, streaming first, or hybrid?
Final Word
For now, Anyone But You 2 is very much in the “hopeful development” phase — backed by star enthusiasm but waiting on green lights and scripts. If it comes together, we’re likely to see more laughs, more romance, and more of that infectious Sweeney‑Powell spark.
But until the studio says “go,” fans will just have to wait … and imagine what happens when Bea & Ben’s story keeps rolling.
