Law Abiding Citizen (2025)

A Quick Recap of the Original

The original film starred Gerard Butler as Clyde Shelton, a man seeking justice after the legal system failed to punish the killers of his wife and daughter. What began as a personal vendetta escalated into a full-scale war against the entire justice system. Jamie Foxx played Nick Rice, the prosecutor caught in Clyde’s deadly moral game.

The film grossed over $128 million worldwide, becoming a sleeper hit and later gaining cult popularity after release on Netflix.

Sequel in Development

In 2022, it was confirmed that a sequel is officially in the works, with several key names returning:

Gerard Butler – Back as a producer, not yet confirmed to reprise his role as Clyde Shelton.
Kurt Wimmer – Returning as screenwriter.
Lucas Foster – Rejoining the production team.

The sequel is being developed by Village Roadshow Pictures and Rivulet Films.

Will Clyde Shelton Return?

This is the biggest mystery. Clyde seemingly died in the original, but the sequel may:

Be a prequel to explore Clyde’s origin.
Use flashbacks or recordings to keep his presence alive.
Feature a new character inspired by his actions.

So far, no casting has been officially announced, and Jamie Foxx has not confirmed his involvement.

Will It Release in 2025?

As of now:

There is no release date.
No director or filming schedule has been revealed.
It’s unlikely to premiere in 2025 unless production starts soon.

Why Now?

The renewed interest is due to:

The film’s resurgence on Netflix.
A demand for intelligent, intense thrillers with strong characters.
The franchise potential of stories that challenge justice, morality, and revenge.