SAN ANDREAS 2: AFTER SHOCK (2024)

“San Andreas 2: After Shock” (2024): Dwayne Johnson’s Sequel – Fact or Fiction?

In recent years, fans of the 2015 disaster film San Andreas, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, have eagerly speculated about a potential sequel. Lately, rumors of San Andreas 2: After Shock, supposedly slated for release in 2024, have surfaced on social media and online platforms. However, as of April 8, 2025, no official confirmation from credible sources supports the existence of this film. So, what’s the truth behind the buzz? Let’s dive in.

Revisiting San Andreas (2015)

San Andreas is a disaster movie released in 2015, directed by Brad Peyton and featuring Dwayne Johnson as Raymond “Ray” Gaines, a Los Angeles Fire Department helicopter rescue pilot. The film also stars Carla Gugino (Emma Gaines), Alexandra Daddario (Blake Gaines), and Paul Giamatti (Dr. Lawrence Hayes). The plot centers on a catastrophic earthquake triggered by the San Andreas Fault, devastating the West Coast of the United States, as Ray and his family fight to survive.

Filming took place in Queensland, Australia, and San Francisco from April to July 2014, with the movie hitting theaters worldwide on May 29, 2015. It grossed an impressive $474 million globally on a $110 million budget. Critics gave mixed reviews—praising the visual effects but critiquing the storyline—yet its box office success prompted Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema to announce plans for a sequel in 2016.

Rumors of San Andreas 2: After Shock (2024)

According to unofficial sources, San Andreas 2: After Shock is rumored to premiere in 2024, continuing the story of Ray Gaines and his family as they face new consequences or disasters following the events of the first film. However, no concrete details about the plot, cast, or an exact release date have been provided by Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, or Seven Bucks Productions—Dwayne Johnson’s production company.

Several YouTube trailers, such as those from Foxstar Media, have circulated with the title San Andreas 2 and a 2024 release date. These videos feature footage from the original San Andreas and other disaster films, narrated by Paul Giamatti’s voice and showing Johnson driving through wreckage. However, these trailers have been identified as fan-made fakes, not representative of an actual project.

Development Status of the Sequel

Following the success of San Andreas, Warner Bros. announced intentions for a second installment in 2016. Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, and Paul Giamatti were expected to return, with Brad Peyton directing again and Beau Flynn producing. Neil Widener and Gavin James were tasked with writing the script, initially envisioned to expand the story to the Pacific Ring of Fire—a region notorious for seismic activity. Yet, nearly a decade later, progress remains stalled:

• Updates from Key Figures:
  • In 2021, Alexandra Daddario told Collider that a draft script had been written, but the project hadn’t moved forward.
  • That same year, Hiram Garcia, a producer at Seven Bucks and Johnson’s partner, told ScreenRant that while they had a great concept, Johnson’s packed schedule was a major obstacle.
  • In 2023, Paul Giamatti, on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, noted he occasionally heard mentions of the sequel, but “then nothing happens.”
• Dwayne Johnson’s Schedule: Johnson is currently tied up with major projects like Red One (released in 2024), Red Notice 2 & 3, a new Fast & Furious installment, and a live-action Moana (slated for 2026). Given this lineup, producing San Andreas 2 in 2024 seems implausible.

Conclusion

As it stands, San Andreas 2: After Shock (2024) is not a confirmed or in-production film. Rumors about this title, including circulating trailers, stem from fan-made content or speculation rather than verified developments. Although Warner Bros. once planned a sequel and the idea persists, the project is currently stuck in “development hell” due to scheduling conflicts and studio priorities.

Should San Andreas 2 eventually come to fruition, it would likely debut no earlier than 2025 or beyond, depending on the availability of key players. For now, audiences should treat any 2024-related claims with skepticism, as no concrete evidence backs them up. Keep an eye on official sources like Warner Bros., IMDb, or updates from Dwayne Johnson to see if the San Andreas disaster will strike the big screen again.

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