Archive · 25 Aug 2026
‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ Sequel Planned
Paramount Pictures is planning another movie based on How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
The first movie came out in February 2003.
Kate Hudson played a magazine writer named Andie, and Matthew McConaughey played an advertising executive named Benjamin.
In the story, both characters try to win a bet while secretly following different plans.
The plans become complicated when they start developing real feelings.
Hudson is expected to return and will also help produce the sequel with Stacey Sher.
McConaughey might return, but neither actor has officially signed on.
The new movie still needs a writer, a story and a finalized cast, and fans disagree about whether it should be made.
Paramount Pictures is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy in its early stages.
Kate Hudson will produce the project with Stacey Sher, with Hudson expected to reprise Andie Anderson.
The filmmakers hope Matthew McConaughey will return as Benjamin Barry, but neither actor is officially attached.
The sequel has no finalized screenwriter, plot or complete cast, and casting may depend on the script.
The original film earned more than $177 million worldwide and has divided fans over whether a sequel is needed.
- Who
- Paramount Pictures is developing the sequel, with Kate Hudson and Stacey Sher producing; Hudson and Matthew McConaughey may return as the leads.
- What
- A sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is in early development.
- When
- The project is being developed nearly 23 years after the original film was released in February 2003.
- Why
- The studio and filmmakers intend to follow up the commercially successful original and hope to reunite Hudson and McConaughey.
Supporters
Skeptics
Whether a sequel is needed
Supporters
Some fans are excited about seeing Hudson and McConaughey reunite and described the project as a major event for romantic comedies.
Skeptics
Other fans said the original is iconic and complete, questioned the need for a follow-up and doubted a new film would feel the same.
Returning cast
Supporters
The filmmakers reportedly hope to bring Hudson and McConaughey back as Andie Anderson and Benjamin Barry.
Skeptics
Neither actor has confirmed signing on, and casting may depend on the eventual script and its direction.
Project readiness
Supporters
Paramount has moved the sequel into development, with Hudson and Sher attached as producers.
Skeptics
The project remains preliminary because it has no finalized writer, plot, logline or complete cast.
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Development status
- Early development
- Producers
- Kate Hudson and Stacey Sher
- Potential returning stars
- Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey
- Project status
- No writer, logline, finalized plot or complete cast has been announced
- Original release
- February 2003
- Original worldwide gross
- More than $177 million; other reports describe the total as nearly $178 million or nearly $180 million
