Horror fans still haunted by the visceral brutality of Eli Roth’s 2013 film The Green Inferno have been wondering: Will there ever be a part 2? The short answer is—maybe, but don’t hold your breath.

The Sequel That Almost Was: Beyond the Green Inferno

Shortly after the release of The Green Inferno, buzz quickly circulated about a sequel titled Beyond the Green Inferno. Eli Roth, while stepping back from directing, was expected to serve as a producer, with frequent collaborator Nicolás López attached to helm the project. The film was said to build on the first movie’s intense jungle horror, promising an even more disturbing, politically charged story.

There were even whispers of the sequel channeling the sequel-style leap seen from Alien to Aliens—an expansion in scale, themes, and carnage. But after the initial flurry of announcements in 2014, things went quiet.

What Happened?

The silence surrounding Beyond the Green Inferno can be attributed to several industry factors: scheduling conflicts, shifting priorities, and other projects taking precedence. Complicating matters further, controversies involving key players may have contributed to the production’s indefinite pause. Since then, there’s been no new casting news, trailers, or production updates—leaving the sequel in development limbo.

Could The Green Inferno Part 2 Still Happen?

It’s not impossible. Horror franchises have a knack for rising from the ashes—just look at the resurgence of Saw, Scream, and Evil Dead. Eli Roth remains a strong voice in the genre, and with horror gaining consistent commercial traction, a sequel could find new life with the right studio backing.

For now, the existence of Beyond the Green Inferno is more a ghost story than a green light. But fans of brutal, visceral horror haven’t lost all hope—and neither should you.