Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Lee Isaac Chung in Talks to Direct 'Ocean's' Prequel
Lee Isaac Chung, who directed 'Minari,' is in talks to direct a new 'Ocean's' movie that will tell a story from the past, called a prequel.
The story details are secret, and there are no details about who will be in it yet.
The 'Ocean's' movies are popular heist films, starting in 1960 and a reboot in 2001, and an all-female version in 2018.
Chung is known for his work on 'Minari', which earned him award nominations.
Lee Isaac Chung is in talks to direct an 'Ocean's' prequel for Warner Bros.
The prequel is in early development, with plot details undisclosed.
Carrie Solomon is writing the screenplay, based on characters by George Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden Russell.
The 'Ocean's' franchise began with a 1960 film and includes a 2001 reboot trilogy and a 2018 all-female version.
Chung was nominated for Best Director and Original Screenplay for 'Minari'.
- Who
- Lee Isaac Chung and Carrie Solomon
- What
- Lee Isaac Chung is in talks to direct an 'Ocean's' prequel.
- When
- The project is in early development.
- Where
- Warner Bros.
- Why
- To expand the 'Ocean's' franchise.
- Director in Talks
- Lee Isaac Chung
- Project
- 'Ocean's' Prequel
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Screenplay
- Carrie Solomon
- Based on
- Characters by George Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden Russell
- Franchise Origin
- 1960 film
- Box Office (All Films)
- Over $1.4 billion