Has Fallen 4 Delayed? Latest Update on Gerard Butler’s Action Franchise

Action star Gerard Butler has delivered some of the most explosive action movies of the past decade through the popular Has Fallen franchise. However, fans waiting for the next chapter may need more patience. A new update suggests that Night Has Fallen is not moving forward anytime soon.

Here is everything we know about the future of the franchise and its recent developments.

Director Shares Disappointing Update on Night Has Fallen

Director Ric Roman Waugh, who recently worked with Butler on Greenland 2: Migration, has revealed that nothing is currently in development for the next Has Fallen movie.

Waugh previously directed Angel Has Fallen, the third film in the series. The franchise began with Olympus Has Fallen and continued with London Has Fallen.

The third film followed Secret Service agent Mike Banning, played by Butler, as he was framed for attempting to assassinate the U.S. President. While audiences enjoyed the intense action and emotional story, critics had mixed reactions.

A fourth movie titled Night Has Fallen was expected to start filming in 2023. However, industry-wide strikes delayed many productions, including this one. Now, Waugh says both he and Butler are unsure how to continue the story without repeating the same formula.

According to the director, they do not want to make another sequel unless they can evolve the character of Mike Banning and raise the emotional stakes along with the action.

Why the Franchise Is Taking Time

Gerard Butler had previously mentioned that a script existed and that there was a “really fun idea” for the next film. But things appear to have changed.

The creative team is reportedly asking an important question: how can Mike Banning grow as a character? After saving world leaders multiple times, simply repeating similar action scenes may not feel fresh. The filmmakers want a stronger emotional journey, focusing on Banning’s family life and personal struggles.

This careful approach may delay the sequel, but it could also lead to a better and more meaningful story if it eventually happens.

The Has Fallen Universe Expands to Streaming

Even though Night Has Fallen is on hold, the franchise has already expanded to television.

In 2024, the action series Paris Has Fallen premiered on Canal+ before releasing internationally on Prime Video and Hulu. The show moves the story to France and introduces new characters.

The series stars:

• Tewfik Jallab as a protection officer

• Ritu Arya as an MI6 operative

• Sean Harris as the main villain

Instead of focusing on Mike Banning, the spin-off follows new heroes as they stop a terrorist threat in Paris. The show blends political drama with high-energy action, staying true to the franchise style.

A second season, titled Apollo Has Fallen, is already in production after filming began in March 2025. This proves that the Has Fallen universe is still alive — just on the small screen for now.

Will Mike Banning Return?

At this point, there is no official confirmation that Night Has Fallen will move forward soon. However, Gerard Butler remains closely connected to the franchise, and the character of Mike Banning is still popular with audiences worldwide.

If the filmmakers can find a fresh and emotional direction for the story, fans may eventually see another explosive chapter.

For now, viewers can revisit the original trilogy or explore the streaming spin-off while waiting for updates.