Bend It Like Beckham Sequel Expected 2027

Gurinder Chadha, the director of the 2002 cult classic Bend It Like Beckham, has announced plans for a sequel set to release in 2027, coinciding with the film's 25th anniversary and the FIFA Women's World Cup. Chadha expressed excitement about revisiting the original characters and building on the legacy the film helped create for women's football, which has grown significantly in popularity and competitiveness since the original film's release. She is confident that the original cast, including Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, will return, although they await a script before committing. The sequel's story idea was developed recently, and Chadha hopes to co-write the script with Paul Mayeda Berges, a co-writer of the original. While the format of the sequel—whether film or television series—has not been confirmed, the project reflects the increasing global interest in women's football and aims to inspire a modern audience. The original film is still widely available for viewing, including on platforms like Disney Plus and ITVX.