A seemingly new trailer for Forrest Gump 2 has surfaced online, exciting fans eager to see Tom Hanks reprise his iconic role. The original film, based on Winston Groom’s 1986 novel, follows Forrest, a man with a low IQ, as he reflects on his life and the various significant historical events he’s witnessed, all while hoping to reunite with his childhood love, Jenny. The aforementioned trailer suggests a 2025 release for the sequel, leaving fans questioning its authenticity.
Find out whether the trailer is real or fake.
Is the Forrest Gump 2 trailer real or fake?
The seemingly new Forrest Gump 2 trailer which features Tom Hanks reprising his lead role, is fake.
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, KH Studio, a YouTube channel known to create fan trailers, unveiled a new fanmade trailer for a potential sequel to Forrest Gump, showcasing Tom Hanks alongside Timothée Chalamet. Since its release, the clip has attracted more than 1,123,285 views and has accumulated 1.9K likes, as of writing.
Check out the video below:
The trailer incorporates a combination of AI-generated archival footage from the original film. It also utilizes artificial intelligence to modify voice snippets that resemble Tom Hanks and Timothée Chalamet.
It portrays Hanks as the unassuming yet remarkable Forrest and Chalamet as Forrest’s son. However, this trailer is purely a fan-made project and does not represent an actual production.
Will Tom Hanks and Timothee Chalamet appear in Forrest Gump 2?
No, there are no credible sources that confirm Forrest Gump 2 is in development, and neither Tom Hanks nor Timothée Chalamet is attached to such a project.
All the buzz surrounding this topic seems to be based on speculation and fan discussions regarding a potential adaptation. No credible sources have verified any casting information or suggested that these actors are part of the project.
During an appearance on Josh Horowitz’ Happy Sad Confused podcast in September 2022, Hanks shared his thoughts on why a Forrest Gump sequel has never happened. “I will say this, a smart thing I did was that I never signed a contract that had a contractual obligation to a sequel,” the actor said. “I’ve always said, ‘Guys, if there’s a reason to do it, let’s do it. But you guys can’t force me.'” Hanks further shared, “There is that natural inclination that is one of pure commerce that says, ‘Hey, you just had a hit, so do it again and you’ll have a hit.'”
