| Year | Event | |------|-------| | 2011 | Sony Pictures expresses interest in a sequel after modest DVD sales. | | 2012 | Paul Bettany confirms he is signed for two sequels. | | 2013 | Director Scott Stewart says a script (“Priest: Purgatory”) is written, focusing on the origins of the vampire plague and the Priest’s brother. | | 2015 | Project stalls due to Sony’s restructuring after the 2014 hack. | | 2018 | Bettany reiterates willingness to return; no studio movement. | | 2022 | A leaked Sony internal document lists “Priest 2” as a “low-priority revival candidate.” | | 2024 | No update; Bettany is now focused on Vision series for Marvel/Disney. |
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