The 2000s are officially back in a big way. Following the massive success of legacy sequels like The Devil Wears Prada 2, which dominated the box office earlier this year, Paramount has finally given the green light to a long-awaited follow-up to one of the most iconic rom-coms of the early 2000s: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
According to an exclusive report from Variety, a sequel to the 2003 cult classic is officially in development, with Kate Hudson attached to produce. While the project is still in its early stages—no director has been attached yet—the plan is reportedly for both Hudson and Matthew McConaughey to reprise their roles as magazine writer Andie Anderson and charming advertising exec Benjamin Barry.
The original film, directed by Donald Petrie and inspired by the picture book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long, became a defining entry in the rom-com genre. It follows Andie, who tries to drive a man away in 10 days for a magazine article, while Benjamin bets he can make a woman fall for him in the same timeframe. The chemistry between McConaughey and Hudson was electric, and the film has remained a streaming favorite for over two decades.
At the box office, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days was a solid hit, earning $178 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million. The sequel will surely aim to replicate—or even surpass—that success, especially given the current appetite for nostalgic rom-coms.
The news comes on the heels of other successful legacy sequels, including the Netflix fall 2026 lineup that is packed with reboots and sequels. It seems audiences can't get enough of revisiting their favorite characters from the past.
While details about the plot are still under wraps, fans are already speculating about what Andie and Benjamin have been up to since we last saw them. Will they still be together? Have they started a family? And how will the 10-day challenge play out this time around?
McConaughey and Hudson have both expressed interest in a sequel over the years, and their reunion is sure to be a major draw. McConaughey, who has been busy with projects like the upcoming film Brothers with Woody Harrelson, seems ready to revisit one of his most beloved roles.
As the project moves forward, we'll be keeping an eye out for casting announcements and a release date. For now, fans can rejoice knowing that one of the most quotable and rewatchable rom-coms of the 2000s is officially getting its due.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting sequel.
