Paramount Pictures has greenlit a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” with development currently in early stages, according to sources familiar with the project. Kate Hudson, who starred in the original film, is set to produce through her production company, alongside Stacey Sher’s Shiny Penny banner. The filmmakers and studio aim to have both Hudson and her co-star Matthew McConaughey return to their roles, though a screenwriter has not yet been selected.
The project represents the latest installment in a wave of sequels and reboots based on late 1990s and early 2000s source material. This year has already seen box office success with “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Scary Movie,” and “Toy Story 5,” while “Practical Magic 2” and “Focker-In-Law” are scheduled for upcoming theatrical releases. Additional projects including “Shrek 5” and Greta Gerwig’s “Narnia” adaptation are slated for 2027.
The original film, directed by Donald Petrie, followed a romantic storyline between Hudson’s magazine columnist character Andie Anderson and McConaughey’s advertising executive Benjamin Barry. The film earned approximately $180 million worldwide against a $50 million budget and remains regarded as a significant work within the romantic comedy genre. Plot details for the sequel remain under development.
Hudson’s involvement as producer signals her likely participation in the film, having recently earned an Oscar nomination for her 2025 role in “Song Sung Blue.” McConaughey, an Academy Award winner, has spent much of the past decade focused on dramatic roles following a period of distance from romantic comedies, though he has recently returned to theatrical releases.
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