Overview
- Mattson Tomlin posted on X that he and director J.D. Dillard pitched a live‑action sequel to The Rocketeer, describing it as a real‑time, "100 harrowing minutes" thriller.
- Tomlin said Disney passed on the idea, and there is no announced live‑action sequel in development while the original film and past revivals remain on Disney+.
- The proposed film would have focused on the physical terror of using a rocket pack and framed the story as a tight thriller built around fighting fascists.
- The Rocketeer earned strong reviews in 1991 but underperformed at the box office, which led Disney to shelve sequels then and helps explain the studio's current caution.
- The news highlights how nostalgia interest and industry talent can clash with studio risk calculations, and Tomlin’s rising profile from work on The Batman sequels may keep future revival talks alive.