: Subtitled The Lion's Oath , the film is expected to delve deeper into the darker supernatural lore and mythology of the witch-hunting world.
: Vin Diesel confirmed via Instagram that the film is targeting a 2026 release
The Last Witch Hunter Part 2 has the potential to be what Blade Runner 2049 was to the original—a darker, more thoughtful sequel that elevates the material. For now, fans should rewatch the original, pay attention to Vin Diesel’s social media, and prepare for a return to a world where curses are real, witches walk among us, and one man carries the weight of a thousand years. the last witch hunter part 2
While waiting for The Last Witch Hunter Part 2 has required the patience of an immortal, the signs are finally pointing toward a green light. Vin Diesel has not abandoned this character. The studio sees the value. The story is written.
A sequel would be impossible without Vin Diesel. His passion for the project—rooted in his real-life love for Dungeons & Dragons—is the primary reason the sequel is even a possibility. Rose Leslie (Game of Thrones) expressed interest in returning as Chloe, and fans would love to see Michael Caine return in some capacity, perhaps as a guiding spirit or through magical memory. Why the Sequel Makes Sense Now : Subtitled The Lion's Oath , the film
We will finally see the flashback everyone wanted in the first film: the Black Death. The sequel is rumored to open with an extended sequence set in 1200s Europe, showing Kaulder as a mortal man, his family, and the "plague" that was actually a curse. We would witness the final battle where Kaulder slays the Queen and receives his curse of immortality.
The original film relied on Kaulder’s revenge against the Queen. Without that engine, Part 2 must find a new purpose. The most compelling path is . If Kaulder cannot die, he can instead work to ensure that no witch hunter—and no witch—needs to exist in the future. While waiting for The Last Witch Hunter Part
In June 2024, during a press junket for Fast X: Part 2 (which is also in production), Diesel told Collider : "I want to make movies that my kids can grow up with. Kaulder is one of those icons. Part 2 is happening. We’re just waiting for the right window at Lionsgate."