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Keanu Reeves established himself as a bankable commercial action star in the 90s with films such asPoint BreakandThe Matrix. However, Reeves’ 1994 action-dramaSpeedwas a blockbuster and catapulted the actor to new heights. As a result, it was a surprise that Reeves did not return for a sequel.
During an interview, Reeves spoke about not appearing in the 1997 sequel and revealed the real reason he passed on the project. At the same time, he also opened up about the possibility of revisiting the franchise in the future. Here is everything Keanu Reeves said about not reprising his role inSpeed 2: Cruise Control.
Keanu Reeves Reveals the Exact Moment He Decided to Pass onSpeed 2
SpeedstarringKeanu ReevesandSandra Bullockwas released on June 28, 2025, and received critical acclaim. The film emerged as a major commercial success,grossingover $350.4 million worldwide, and also won two Academy Awards. As a result, it came as a major surprise when Reeves declined to star in a sequel.
Speed 2: Cruise Controlwas released three years later with Bullock reprising her opposite Jason Patric in what turned out to be a critical failure. During an appearance onJimmy Kimmel Live, Reeves opened up about not returning to star in a much-anticipated sequel.
“I loved working with Jan de Bont and Sandra, of course. It was just a situation in life where I got the script and I read the script and I was like ugggghhh.”
Reeves made the above statement (viaDen of Geek) revealing his primary reason for backing out of the sequel was the poor script. Reeves also added he did not like the sequel’s shift of setting from a bus to a cruise ship, stating:
“It was about a cruise ship and I was thinking, a bus, a cruise ship… Speed, bus, but then a cruise ship is even slower than a bus and I was like, I love you guys but I just can’t do it.”
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Ultimately, it seems Reeves opted out of the sequel primarily because was not on board with the idea of the basic premise of the first installment being retooled to work on a cruise ship. Reeves’ decision proved to be right as the sequel was a major box-office disappointment,collecting$164.5 million at the global box office.
Keanu Reeves Expresses an Interest in Returning For a PotentialSpeed 3
Despite having declined to star in the sequel, Reeves has expressed an interest in revisiting theSpeedfranchise for a potential third installment. In March 2023, Reeves was promoting his then-upcoming fourth installment in theJohn Wickfranchise when he was asked about a possibleSpeed 3.
“A great story and a great script.”
Reeves made the above statement toAccess Hollywood, expressing his only condition for reprising the role of Officer Jack Traven in a potential third installment of theSpeedfranchise.
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However, at present, there aren’t any official reports aboutSpeed 3being in development. Meanwhile. Reeves was recentlyannounced to be voicing Shadowin the third installment ofSonic the Hedgehogfranchise, which is set to release in August 22, 2025.
SpeedandSpeed 2: Cruise Controlis streaming on Starz.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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