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<\/div>‘Dirty Dancing 2’ is set to arrive 40 years after the original hit theaters. Here’s what to know about the sequel so far.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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<\/div>\nApril 10 2026, Published 12:05 a.m. ET<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n
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Is a ‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel Confirmed?<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dirty](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/pqO0sL2ia\/0x0\/dirty-dancing-2-sequel-jennifer-grey-return-2-1774566868926.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: Lionsgate Movies\/YouTube<\/span><\/p>\nThe original ‘Dirty Dancing’ film was released in 1987.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nThe Dirty Dancing<\/em><\/a> sequel is about to get in the zone!<\/p>\nTalk of a potential Dirty Dancing 2<\/em> began as early as 2020, when the original star Jennifer Grey<\/strong><\/a> was reported to be developing a secret project with Lionsgate, the studio that owns the rights to the hit romantic drama. At the time, it was revealed the film would be set in the 1990s and that Grey would take on a dual role as both lead actress and executive producer.<\/p>\nLionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer<\/strong> officially confirmed the sequel to Deadline<\/em><\/a> in August 2020, saying it was “one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood.”<\/p>\nA voiceover also announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in 2022: “Jennifer Grey returns to Kellerman’s in the next chapter.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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What Is the Plot of ‘Dirty Dancing 2’?<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dirty](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/33XsSuFzM\/0x0\/dirty-dancing-2-sequel-jennifer-grey-return-3-1774566873418.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: Lionsgate Movies\/YouTube<\/span><\/p>\nThe sequel was announced in 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nThe plot of Dirty Dancing 2 <\/em>continues to be kept tightly guarded, but Lionsgate confirmed 2025 Humanitas Prize winner Kim Rosenstock <\/strong>is writing the script.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, Feltheimer teased the sequel would be “exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for and that have made it the biggest-selling library title in the Company’s history.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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What Has Jennifer Grey Said About Her Return?<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dirty](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/mYF_3Hj9d\/0x0\/dirty-dancing-2-sequel-jennifer-grey-return-4-1774566876811.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: Lionsgate Movies\/YouTube<\/span><\/p>\nA short-lived TV series ran in 1988.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nIn a statement, Grey said the role of Baby in Dirty Dancing<\/em> “has held a very deep and meaningful place<\/a> in my heart, as it has in the hearts of so many fans over the years.”<\/p>\n“I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like,” she continued. “But it’s taken time to assemble the kind of people that I felt could be entrusted to build on the legacy of the original film … and I’m excited to say that it looks like the wait will soon be over!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nMORE ON:<\/p>\n
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Who Is in the Cast of ‘Dirty Dancing 2’?<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dirty](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/FjUeT-HL3\/0x0\/dirty-dancing-2-sequel-jennifer-grey-return-5-1774566883447.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: Lionsgate Movies\/YouTube<\/span><\/p>\n‘Dirty Dancing’ received a prequel in 2004.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nThe casting details are still largely under wraps, but Grey once said she would love Harry Styles<\/strong><\/a> to star opposite her in the Dirty Dancing <\/em>sequel<\/a>.<\/p>\n“How ’bout Shmarry Shmiles? Somebody who rhymes with Shmarry Shmiles,” she shared on The Drew Barrymore Show<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\nDrew Barrymore<\/strong><\/a> responded, “Harry Styles! Yes, thank you! Yes! You’re right. Harry Styles \u2014 done.”<\/p>\nGrey’s Dirty Dancing <\/em>lead costar, Patrick Swayze<\/strong><\/a>, died of pancreatic cancer<\/a> in 2009. According to the 66-year-old star, there “is no replacing<\/a> anyone who’s passed.”<\/p>\n“You never try to repeat anything that’s magic like that,” she said. “You just go for something different.”<\/p>\n
Jonathan Levine<\/strong>, who had previously been attached to direct the sequel, said Swayze’s character would be part of Baby’s journey.<\/p>\n“This film exists in a dialogue with the original,” Levine added. “We want to introduce this story to a whole new generation. That said, Johnny’s absence looms large over the story, so it’s a coming-of-age story but also a coming-of-age for Baby’s character in a way.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Who’s Behind ‘Dirty Dancing 2’?<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dirty](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/TeoC80Tb6\/0x0\/dirty-dancing-2-sequel-jennifer-grey-return-6-1774566889583.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: MEGA<\/span><\/p>\nJennifer Grey reportedly began working on the project around 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
\nLevine will serve as an executive producer alongside Grey. Nina Jacobson <\/strong>and Brad Simpson<\/strong> will co-produce, while Meredith Wieck<\/strong> and Maria Ascanio<\/strong> will oversee Dirty Dancing 2<\/em> for Lionsgate.<\/p>\n“Dirty Dancing<\/em> remains as beloved today as it was upon its initial release, and we knew that a very special group of people would have to come together for fans to embrace a return to Kellerman’s,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chairman Adam Fogelson<\/strong> in a statement.<\/p>\nHe added, “We are beyond thrilled to announce we have assembled the perfect team to carry this film forward in partnership with Jennifer Grey. There are no better producers for this movie than our longtime partners and friends Nina and Brad from The Hunger Games<\/em><\/a>, and we could not be more excited to have Kim coming on board to write. With this super team now in place, we are moving full steam ahead so that both existing fans and new audiences can discover the magic, the music and the emotion that is Dirty Dancing<\/em> in a new theatrical film meant for the big screen.”<\/p>\nJacobson said in her own statement, “Dirty Dancing<\/em> is that rare film that is as emotional, exhilarating and rebellious today as it was the year it was released. To be able to work with Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate on the sequel is a genuine joy for Brad and me. We feel so fortunate to have been invited back to Kellerman’s for one more dance.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\nArticle continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
When Is the ‘Dirty Dancing 2’ Release Date?<\/h2>\n\n\n![\"dirty](\"https:\/\/media.okmagazine.com\/brand-img\/t8-vfHANE\/0x0\/dirty-dancing-2-sequel-jennifer-grey-return-7-1774566893798.jpg\")
<\/div>Source: Lionsgate Movies\/YouTube<\/span><\/p>\nLionsgate dropped more details about the sequel.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
<\/div>The original ‘Dirty Dancing’ film was released in 1987.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
The Dirty Dancing<\/em><\/a> sequel is about to get in the zone!<\/p>\n Talk of a potential Dirty Dancing 2<\/em> began as early as 2020, when the original star Jennifer Grey<\/strong><\/a> was reported to be developing a secret project with Lionsgate, the studio that owns the rights to the hit romantic drama. At the time, it was revealed the film would be set in the 1990s and that Grey would take on a dual role as both lead actress and executive producer.<\/p>\n Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer<\/strong> officially confirmed the sequel to Deadline<\/em><\/a> in August 2020, saying it was “one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood.”<\/p>\n A voiceover also announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in 2022: “Jennifer Grey returns to Kellerman’s in the next chapter.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The sequel was announced in 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The plot of Dirty Dancing 2 <\/em>continues to be kept tightly guarded, but Lionsgate confirmed 2025 Humanitas Prize winner Kim Rosenstock <\/strong>is writing the script.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Feltheimer teased the sequel would be “exactly the kind of romantic, nostalgic movie that the franchise’s fans have been waiting for and that have made it the biggest-selling library title in the Company’s history.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n A short-lived TV series ran in 1988.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n In a statement, Grey said the role of Baby in Dirty Dancing<\/em> “has held a very deep and meaningful place<\/a> in my heart, as it has in the hearts of so many fans over the years.”<\/p>\n “I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like,” she continued. “But it’s taken time to assemble the kind of people that I felt could be entrusted to build on the legacy of the original film … and I’m excited to say that it looks like the wait will soon be over!”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MORE ON:<\/p>\n Film<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Want OK! each day? Sign up here!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ‘Dirty Dancing’ received a prequel in 2004.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n The casting details are still largely under wraps, but Grey once said she would love Harry Styles<\/strong><\/a> to star opposite her in the Dirty Dancing <\/em>sequel<\/a>.<\/p>\n “How ’bout Shmarry Shmiles? Somebody who rhymes with Shmarry Shmiles,” she shared on The Drew Barrymore Show<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Drew Barrymore<\/strong><\/a> responded, “Harry Styles! Yes, thank you! Yes! You’re right. Harry Styles \u2014 done.”<\/p>\n Grey’s Dirty Dancing <\/em>lead costar, Patrick Swayze<\/strong><\/a>, died of pancreatic cancer<\/a> in 2009. According to the 66-year-old star, there “is no replacing<\/a> anyone who’s passed.”<\/p>\n “You never try to repeat anything that’s magic like that,” she said. “You just go for something different.”<\/p>\n Jonathan Levine<\/strong>, who had previously been attached to direct the sequel, said Swayze’s character would be part of Baby’s journey.<\/p>\n “This film exists in a dialogue with the original,” Levine added. “We want to introduce this story to a whole new generation. That said, Johnny’s absence looms large over the story, so it’s a coming-of-age story but also a coming-of-age for Baby’s character in a way.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jennifer Grey reportedly began working on the project around 2020.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Levine will serve as an executive producer alongside Grey. Nina Jacobson <\/strong>and Brad Simpson<\/strong> will co-produce, while Meredith Wieck<\/strong> and Maria Ascanio<\/strong> will oversee Dirty Dancing 2<\/em> for Lionsgate.<\/p>\n “Dirty Dancing<\/em> remains as beloved today as it was upon its initial release, and we knew that a very special group of people would have to come together for fans to embrace a return to Kellerman’s,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chairman Adam Fogelson<\/strong> in a statement.<\/p>\n He added, “We are beyond thrilled to announce we have assembled the perfect team to carry this film forward in partnership with Jennifer Grey. There are no better producers for this movie than our longtime partners and friends Nina and Brad from The Hunger Games<\/em><\/a>, and we could not be more excited to have Kim coming on board to write. With this super team now in place, we are moving full steam ahead so that both existing fans and new audiences can discover the magic, the music and the emotion that is Dirty Dancing<\/em> in a new theatrical film meant for the big screen.”<\/p>\n Jacobson said in her own statement, “Dirty Dancing<\/em> is that rare film that is as emotional, exhilarating and rebellious today as it was the year it was released. To be able to work with Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate on the sequel is a genuine joy for Brad and me. We feel so fortunate to have been invited back to Kellerman’s for one more dance.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lionsgate dropped more details about the sequel.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\nWhat Is the Plot of ‘Dirty Dancing 2’?<\/h2>\n
<\/div>What Has Jennifer Grey Said About Her Return?<\/h2>\n
<\/div>Who Is in the Cast of ‘Dirty Dancing 2’?<\/h2>\n
<\/div>Who’s Behind ‘Dirty Dancing 2’?<\/h2>\n
<\/div>When Is the ‘Dirty Dancing 2’ Release Date?<\/h2>\n
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