Will There Be a Cabin in the Woods 2? Here’s What We Know

The Cabin in the Woods (2011) is a genre-bending horror film directed by Drew Goddard and co-written with Joss Whedon. On the surface, it follows five college friends—Dana, Curt, Jules, Marty, and Holden—who head to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway. But what starts as a typical slasher setup quickly unravels into something far more sinister and satirical.

Behind the scenes, a secret underground facility is manipulating their every move, orchestrating events to fulfill an ancient ritual. The film cleverly deconstructs horror tropes, blending suspense, comedy, and sci-fi elements to deliver a sharp commentary on the genre itself.

With standout performances from Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, and Fran Kranz, and a wildly unexpected third act, The Cabin in the Woods has earned a cult following for its originality and meta-horror brilliance.

Will there be part 2 of Cabin in the Woods?

Fans of the cult classic The Cabin in the Woods have long speculated about a sequel—but will Cabin in the Woods 2 ever happen?

As of now, a sequel is not confirmed, and according to director Drew Goddard, it may never be. Despite the film’s critical acclaim and box office success, Goddard and co-writer Joss Whedon have expressed hesitation about continuing the story. The original film’s apocalyptic ending left little room for a follow-up, and both creators have emphasized they wouldn’t pursue a sequel “just for the sake of it”.

Still, Goddard hasn’t ruled it out entirely. In interviews, he’s said that if the right idea strikes—one that does justice to the original’s bold narrative and satirical edge—they’d consider it. Until then, Cabin in the Woods remains a brilliant one-off that redefined horror tropes with wit and originality.