Fifteen years after the release of The Adventures of Tintin, director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson are finally reviving plans for a long-awaited sequel, with Jackson confirming that active script development is now underway.
The original 2011 animated adventure, which earned $374 million worldwide and widespread critical acclaim, became a landmark in motion-capture filmmaking, adapting Hergé’s iconic comic series for the big screen.
Jackson Breaks Silence at Cannes
The major update came during a masterclass session at the Cannes Film Festival, where Jackson revealed that he is currently working on the screenplay alongside Fran Walsh.
“I’ve been working with Fran on another Tintin script… I’m getting back into the Tintin world, and I actually love it,” Jackson told the audience.
He added humorously that he felt “awkward” that Spielberg had already completed his film 15 years ago, while his own follow-up had yet to materialize.
A Long-Awaited Return to Tintin’s World
Jackson, who last directed a feature film in 2014 with The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, said the project is now becoming a priority despite years of delay due to other commitments, including major work in the Lord of the Rings universe.
The original arrangement remains unchanged: Spielberg will continue as producer while Jackson takes the director’s chair for the sequel.
Returning Cast Expected
While story details remain tightly under wraps, Jamie Bell is expected to return as Tintin, alongside Andy Serkis as Captain Haddock. The sequel will continue their globe-trotting treasure-hunting adventures, picking up from the original film’s cliffhanger ending.
Serkis previously expressed strong enthusiasm for returning to the franchise, calling the 2011 film a “great experience” and praising Jackson’s commitment to the project.
Production Still Years Away
Despite the positive development, industry sources note that the performance-capture animation process is highly complex and time-consuming, meaning the sequel is still at least two years away from completion, with no official release date announced.
Still, Jackson’s confirmation marks the clearest sign yet that the long-stalled project is finally moving forward—bringing hope to fans who have waited more than a decade for Tintin’s return to the big screen.