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We're The Millers 2: 5 Shocking Reasons Why The Sequel Was 'Canceled' Despite Box Office Success

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The question of whether We’re the Millers 2 is happening has plagued fans of the R-rated comedy for over a decade, and as of the most recent updates in late 2025, the news is decisively grim. Despite the original 2013 film becoming a surprise box office smash, earning over $270 million worldwide on a modest budget, the highly anticipated sequel—rumored to be titled We're Still the Millers—has officially stalled, leading many to conclude it has been quietly 'canceled.' The core cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter, have all given varying, yet consistently pessimistic, updates over the years, with the most recent comments pointing to a definitive end for the fake family's adventures.

The initial excitement from New Line Cinema, who announced a sequel was in development back in 2014, has long since faded. The decade-long silence and the subsequent explosion of the main cast's careers have created a perfect storm of scheduling conflicts and logistical nightmares. Here is the definitive breakdown of why the sequel to the hilarious drug-smuggling road trip movie is no longer moving forward, according to the stars themselves and industry insiders.

The Millers' Family Reunion: A Decade of Development Hell

The original film, which centered on David Clark (Jason Sudeikis), a small-time Denver drug dealer who hires a fake family—stripper Rose O'Reilly (Jennifer Aniston), street punk Casey Mathis (Emma Roberts), and innocent neighbor Kenny Rossmore (Will Poulter)—to smuggle marijuana from Mexico, ended on a high note with the Millers becoming a real, albeit eccentric, family. The post-credits scene even teased their next adventure, but that promise has never materialized. The following profiles outline the incredible success of the main cast, which ultimately became a major roadblock.

  • Jennifer Aniston (Rose O'Reilly): One of Hollywood's most bankable stars. Post-Millers, she has starred in the critically acclaimed series The Morning Show and continued her successful film partnership with Adam Sandler in the Murder Mystery sequels. Her current, highly demanding schedule makes a return to the role of Rose O'Reilly incredibly complex.
  • Jason Sudeikis (David Clark): His career reached stratospheric heights with the creation and starring role in the Emmy-winning series Ted Lasso. Sudeikis’s commitments to his own projects and his status as a major television producer have made a return to the We’re the Millers franchise a low priority.
  • Will Poulter (Kenny Rossmore): Poulter has successfully transitioned from comedy to major dramatic and franchise roles, including a critically lauded performance in the Hulu series Dopesick and his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He is one of the most vocal cast members about the sequel's unlikelihood.
  • Emma Roberts (Casey Mathis): Roberts has maintained a busy career, starring in various film and television projects, including the anthology series American Horror Story and the superhero movie Madame Web. Her schedule remains packed with high-profile productions.
  • Rawson Marshall Thurber (Director): The director of the first film has moved on to direct major blockbuster action films like Skyscraper and the Netflix hit Red Notice, starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. He is also attached to the live-action adaptation of Voltron, making his availability for a comedy sequel virtually non-existent.

The 5 Defining Reasons the Sequel Is Dead in the Water

The simple answer to "Is We're the Millers 2 canceled?" is yes, in all but official name. The project has been sitting in what the industry calls 'development hell' for over a decade, and recent comments from the stars confirm its fate. Here are the five definitive reasons why the sequel will likely never see the light of day.

1. Will Poulter’s Grim 2025 Update: "I Don't Think It's Going to Happen"

The most recent and perhaps most definitive nail in the coffin came from Will Poulter in a 2025 interview. When asked about the potential sequel, Poulter, who played the endearing Kenny Rossmore, stated, "I don't think it's gonna happen." He acknowledged that there was "talk" about a follow-up, possibly titled We're Still the Millers, but the window of opportunity has clearly closed. His candid assessment reflects the reality that after so many years, the momentum and collective interest required to reunite such a high-profile cast are simply gone.

2. Jennifer Aniston's Confirmation of Cancellation

While Will Poulter was diplomatic, Jennifer Aniston has been more direct. The actress, who has had recent success with the *Murder Mystery* franchise, was asked about a second Millers film. In various interviews, Aniston has essentially confirmed that the project was either "canceled" or that she "couldn't remember" the reason it didn't move forward, a common Hollywood euphemism for a dead project. Her focus on prestige TV and other high-paying film roles makes a return to the R-rated comedy genre with a decade-old franchise a tough sell.

3. The Cast's Unprecedented Success and Scheduling Conflicts

The biggest, most practical reason is the astronomical rise in the cast's profiles. When We're the Millers was released in 2013, Jason Sudeikis was primarily known for Saturday Night Live, and Will Poulter was an up-and-coming star. Today, Sudeikis is an A-list TV star and producer with a massive contract for Ted Lasso, and Poulter is a major player in the MCU. Coordinating the schedules of four of the busiest actors in Hollywood, along with director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who is now helming massive-budget action films, is financially and logistically impossible. The cost to reunite them would likely dwarf the original film’s budget, making the sequel a huge financial risk for New Line Cinema.

4. Director Rawson Marshall Thurber Is Too Busy for Comedy

The success of the original film was largely attributed to the sharp comedic direction of Rawson Marshall Thurber, who also directed other successful comedies like Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. However, Thurber has since pivoted to big-budget action. His involvement in the $200 million-plus budget of Red Notice and his commitment to the upcoming live-action Voltron movie means his calendar is full for the foreseeable future. A comedy sequel would require him to step away from these massive, high-profile projects, which is unlikely.

5. The Box Office Success Was Not Strong Enough Domestically

While the film made a respectable $270 million worldwide, a significant portion of that was from the international box office. Some industry analysts point out that the domestic box office gross was not a massive "money spinner" compared to other comedies of its time. For a sequel to be greenlit after a decade, the original film needed to be a colossal, genre-defining hit that demanded a continuation. Instead, it was a solid success, but perhaps not strong enough to warrant the decade-long wait and the massive salary increases required to bring the now-superstar cast back together.

What Could Have Been: The Rumored Plot of 'We're Still the Millers'

Before the project stalled, there were persistent rumors about the sequel's plot, which was allegedly titled We're Still the Millers. The premise would have likely seen the Millers—David, Rose, Kenny, and Casey—trying to settle into a normal suburban life, only to be dragged back into another illicit scheme. This could have involved a new, more dangerous cartel, or perhaps a reverse-smuggling operation that took them across another international border. The humor would have stemmed from the fake family trying to maintain their cover while navigating the absurdities of their criminal past and their genuinely complicated feelings for one another.

Ultimately, the fact remains that the Millers' story concluded in 2013. The sequel is a casualty of too much time passing and too much success for its talented cast and crew. Fans must accept that the hilarious saga of the fake family is over, and the project is effectively canceled, leaving the original film as a beloved, standalone R-rated comedy classic.

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