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Published Feb 16, 2026, 12:51 PM EST
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The long-awaited Face/Off sequel just hit a major turning point. While reuniting Nicolas Cage and John Travolta remains a priority for the studio, the project will continue its extended development cycle following the departure of the filmmaker who had been attached for nearly five years.
Collider can exclusively report that Adam Wingard is no longer set to direct the follow-up to the 1997 action classic. The sequel has now been converted into an open directing assignment at Paramount Pictures, allowing filmmakers to pitch their own take, develop the project, and potentially shepherd it into production.
Wingard previously described the sequel as “full steam ahead” while promoting Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in 2024, calling the script he reviewed “amazing.” But between his packed schedule and the length of time things were taking, it appears the studio has opted to open the door for fresh creative voices.
What Can We Expect From 'Face/Off 2'?
Directed by John Woo in his third American feature, Face/Off starred Cage as freelance terrorist Castor Troy and Travolta as FBI agent Sean Archer. When Troy falls into a coma, Archer undergoes experimental face-transplant surgery to infiltrate Troy’s criminal circle. Naturally, Troy wakes up, steals Archer’s face, kills everyone who knows the truth, and hijacks Archer’s life.
The film grossed over $245 million worldwide on an $80 million budget and has since become a cult classic. Its legacy rests heavily on the gloriously unhinged performances from both Cage and Travolta — each chewing scenery as both hero and villain.
Even though Castor Troy seemingly met his end in the original, Cage has been vocal about his interest in returning. In a previous interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, he teased how expansive the sequel could become:
“I think Face/Off is a sequel that lends itself to a lot of twists and turns and unpredictability. It's almost like if you factor in the idea of offspring and Castor and Sean having children and these children grow up, then it becomes like three-dimensional chess, and then it's not just the two, John Travolta and myself, it's four of us ping-ponging and going at different levels, and it becomes even more complex. I think there's a lot of fertile ground there.”
Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest updates on Face/Off 2 as it searches for a new director.
Release Date June 27, 1997
Runtime 139 minutes
Writers Michael Colleary, Mike Werb
Producers Barrie M. Osborne, Christopher Godsick, David Permut
English (US) ·