Grab your suits and sharpen your poker faces. George Clooney just confirmed that Ocean’s 14 is officially in motion, and filming kicks off in 2026. That’s right, after almost twenty years since the crew last pulled off a cinematic heist in Ocean’s Thirteen, the gang is gearing up for another round. And the best part? Clooney says the old crew might be coming back.
During an interview at the New York Film Festival red carpet last night with E! News , Clooney dropped the kind of news fans have been waiting years to hear. The budget’s been approved, the wheels are turning, and it’s only a matter of time before cameras start rolling.
“It’s just scheduling, so it’s just setting a start date for us. Probably start in about nine or ten months, shooting.”
He also mentioned, “We just got the budget approved at Warner Bros. and we’re trying to set up.”
In other words, this isn’t one of those “maybe someday” sequels. This one’s actually happening. If everything stays on track, filming could begin around mid-2026, and in all probability, we might see Ocean’s 14 hit theatres late 2026 or early 2027.
The exciting news is that, Clooney has confirmed that Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, and Julia Roberts are all likely to return. That’s basically the dream team right there. Clooney even mentioned catching up with Roberts over dinner recently, so yeah, the vibes are good.
Sadly, not everyone from the original trilogy can come back. Legends like Bernie Mac and Carl Reiner have since passed away, and some cast members’ returns will depend on their schedules and how the story is shaped. Still, the thought of seeing Danny Ocean and Rusty Ryan back together is enough to make any fan grin.
This is where the mystery deepens. Steven Soderbergh, who directed the original trilogy, probably won’t be returning. He’s said before that he feels his story with the series is complete. That leaves room for someone new to take the reins, and word on the street is that David Leitch (Bullet Train) is in talks to direct. There were even earlier whispers about Edward Berger, but that seems less likely now.
Whoever ends up in the director’s chair, they’ve got some big shoes to fill. Clooney says the script is “really good” and has a tone similar to Going in Style, meaning it’s clever, character-driven, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
“We have a really good script for another Ocean’s now,” Clooney said. “It’s actually a great script.”
And that’s a promising sign from the man himself.
If Ocean’s 14 hits all the right notes, it could revive one of Hollywood’s coolest franchises. It’s not just about another heist, it’s about the chemistry, the wit, the slick dialogue, and the absolute chaos of pulling off something impossible with style. This continuation has the potential to bridge the gap between the fans who grew up with the trilogy and a new generation who’ve only heard the legends of Danny Ocean.
As always, there are some moving parts. The cast still needs to lock in, schedules need to align and scripts sometimes shift before production. But Clooney’s update makes one thing crystal clear. Ocean’s 14 isn’t a rumour anymore. It’s definitely in motion. If all goes to plan, we’ll see the crew back in action. And honestly? After all this time, watching Clooney, Pitt, and Damon outsmart an entire city again sounds like cinematic gold waiting to happen.
So get ready. The cards are back on the table, and Danny Ocean’s crew has one more job to pull.
