'Forrest Gump 2 Trailer' Set In 2024 Stars Timothée Chalamet As Tom Hanks' Son

A fresh new trailer for a fictional 2025 release of "Forrest Gump 2" imagines the beloved character’s son navigating life in the 2000s, played by none other than Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet.

Although fans would love to see a sequel to the iconic Forrest Gump film, it’s hard to imagine any movie living up to the massive success of the 1994 classic.

If you’ve somehow missed it, the original film tells the story of Forrest, a simple-hearted guy who, despite his limited intellect, leads an amazing life filled with memorable moments and achievements that no one ever expected.

From college football glory to serving in the military and even finding success as a shrimp boat captain, Forrest’s journey through the 20th century is one that resonates deeply with audiences as he finds his way through life just like the rest of us.

This heartwarming story is often seen as one of Tom Hanks’ most iconic roles, but according to Variety, a sequel has never been seriously on the table.

The recent trailer for a supposed sequel is largely AI-generated and crafted by fans, leaving many loyal followers of the Bubba Gump world a bit disappointed.

Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get - unless you're expecting a sequel Paramount Pictures

Still, the trailer itself is impressive, with Timothée Chalamet portraying Forrest Gump Jr. The clip opens with him standing somberly at his mother’s gravesite.

This scene clearly picks up where the original left off, as Forrest Sr.’s beloved Jenny passes away, leaving Forrest to raise their son alone.

The trailer depicts Forrest Jr. struggling with his identity and trying to find his own path, mirroring some of the soul-searching his father went through.

It includes AI-generated humor between father and son, along with emotional reflections from Chalamet’s character on how wise his father truly was.

Since its release on YouTube in July, this one-minute trailer has racked up more than 1.6 million views, capturing the attention of fans who are clearly curious about what a sequel could look like.

Chalamet looks like he fits the role of Forrest Gump Jr. @‌KHStudio/YouTube

But, for now, this fan-made teaser may be the closest we’ll get to an actual sequel.

The response from viewers in the comments has been mixed, with one user saying: "Why can't you let a CLASSIC alone?!"

Another viewer chimed in with: "I looked up on IMDb and there is NO such sequel in the making. Thank God."

Yet, others seemed intrigued, with one person sharing: "Honestly...this concept would actually be really good."

They continued with: "An intelligent son finding inspiration from his simple father's outlook on life."

Someone else wrote: "What's crazy is this could literally be its own movie without the Forrest Gump title."

So, what do you think—does the story of Forrest Gump need a continuation, or should it be left as it is?