After much anticipation, it has been confirmed that Girls Trip 2 is officially in the works. Writer-producer Tracy Oliver announced that the girls will come together once again for a new and exciting journey. This getaway promises to bring all the fun and laughter of the original movie back to life. Girls Trip follows four lifelong friends, played by Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith, as they take a vacation to New Orleans to attend the Essence Festival. The film explores themes of sisterhood and personal struggles, such as infidelity and financial difficulties, as the friends reconnect and support each other.
In an interview with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, Oliver gave a "definitive Girls Trip 2 update," stating, "That it's officially happening. I can say that." She also revealed that the sequel will be set in Ghana, which offers a new location for the characters to explore and new cultural elements to incorporate into the story. After Oliver revealed the setting, Harlem actor Shoniqua Shandai shouted, "Afrochella!" The Afrochella Festival is an event that celebrates African music and culture. So with Girls Trip 2 headed to Ghana, it looks to set up another festival for the protagonists to attend.
What to Expect From Girls Trip 2
While the sequel may follow a similar format, with the characters going through humorous situations while at a unique festival location, it is also expected to bring new and unexpected twists to the story and characters. The comedic timing and chemistry between the four lead actresses was a major contributor to the success of the first film, and fans can expect to see more of the same in the sequel.
Girls Trip was written by Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver and is based on an original story from them and Erica Rivinoja. The movie draws inspiration from their own real-life experiences and the time they spent with friends. It is expected that Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith will reprise their roles in the sequel. The original film, which was produced on a $19 million budget, earned a staggering $140 million worldwide and received critical acclaim for its exploration of sisterhood and personal struggles.
The movie is currently in the scripting stage, and as of now, no release date or casting information has been announced. The sequel to Girls Trip is set to be a new and exciting experience for audiences, as it will be taking the characters to a new location, Ghana, and will likely explore new personal struggles and cultural experiences. Fans of the first film can look forward to more comedic moments and relatable characters as the sequel is officially happening.