‘Space Jam 2’ In Development [Updated]
When Michael Jordan was at the top of his game in the NBA, no one was bigger. He was everywhere: TV, commercials and even the movies. In 1996, Jordan starred inSpace Jam,a blockbuster family comedy where he was recruited by the Looney Tunes to help them beat a bunch of bad guys in a basketball game. It blended live action, animation and featured cameos from dozens of prominent NBA players as well as stars like Bill Murray and Wayne Knight.
These days, the closest thing we have to Michael Jordan is the two-time reigning NBA ChampionLebron James. He’sjust started to dip his toesinto films and now he’s lining up his own battle with the Looney Tunes. This isn’t a joke, the sons of legendary sportscaster Dick Ebersol have just come onboardto develop a sequeltoSpace Jamas a starring vehicle for James.Willie Ebersolwill write the screenplay and his brother,Charlie Ebersol, will produce.
Update:After Deadline published its story, Brian Windhorst at ESPN reported thatreps for James deniedthat any project is in development. A film could still be in development at Warner Bros., but not with James. James also commented.Deadlinefirst reported the news. There’s no timeline on the film, just an initial reveal that it’s in development. However, it will follow the same basic structure of the original, meaning James will help the Looney Tunes in some basketball related problem. Or maybe vice versa. We’ll have to wait and see. But expect lots of current NBA stars to be in the mix.
Two years ago, James expressed interest in this idea on Twitter, which was probably the beginning of this idea.
RT@Parletoo:@KingJamesdo you love space Jam ?(I love that movie. Wish I could do Space Jam 2!)
— LeBron James (@KingJames)June 15, 2025
The firstSpace Jamstill holds a special place in the hearts of kids who grew up with it. Jordan wasn’t exactly a master at playing himself, but the tone of the film, the animation, action and the incredible music – most notably R. Kelly’sI Believe I Can Fly– helped send the film to well over $200 million.
A sequel toSpace Jammakes as much sense as a remake toRoboCopor something like that. Let’s see how it plays out.
