Why Is There No Hancock Sequel?

Hancock 2 has too many cooks in the kitchen

In an interview with HitFix (via Screen Rant), Peter Berg attributed the holdup to a problem of creative conflict. "There are so many cooks in that particular kitchen that are so busy and Will's [Smith] kind of taken time off to be with his kids," he admitted.

Will they ever make Hancock 2?

The main cast, which includes Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jason Bateman, have all confirmed that they are excited to make the sequel to Hancock, even though, in the past years, they have all stayed incredibly busy while working on other action, drama or comedy films.

Was Hancock flop?

Hancock received mixed reviews from critics who praised its performances, visual effects and premise, but criticized its execution and failure to deliver on its potential, especially during its second half. It grossed $629 million worldwide, becoming the fourth highest-grossing film of 2008.