Current Status of Lethal Weapon 5
As of the newest available public reports, a fifth Lethal Weapon film has not been officially greenlit by Warner Bros. Pictures. The studio has not announced a confirmed release date, production start, or final script approval for Lethal Weapon 5. Development conversations continue between franchise stakeholders and the studio, but no binding greenlight has been publicly confirmed. Any future installment would require a formal greenlight from Warner Bros. Pictures before moving into full production.
The Lethal Weapon franchise is owned by Warner Bros. Pictures and was originally produced by Silver Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. Joel Silver, the producer behind the earlier films, has been involved in early talks about reviving the series. Directors and writers from prior Lethal Weapon films have been mentioned in industry reports, but no final creative team has been officially named for a potential fifth film.
Cast and Returning Talent
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are the two leads most closely associated with the Lethal Weapon series. Gibson played Martin Riggs and Glover played Roger Murtaugh across the previous four films. Both actors have publicly discussed the possibility of returning, but no finalized contracts or confirmed roles for Lethal Weapon 5 have been announced.
Richard Donner directed the first three Lethal Weapon films and was involved in early conversations about future installments. Joe Pesci, who played Leo Getz in the original trilogy, has been mentioned in connection with a potential return, though his participation remains unconfirmed. Any casting decisions for a fifth film would be subject to final agreements with Warner Bros. Pictures and the actors involved.
Production and Release Outlook
Warner Bros. Pictures has not set a theatrical release window for Lethal Weapon 5. The studio typically announces release dates only after a project has received a formal greenlight and entered pre-production. Until that point, any reported release timeline for a fifth Lethal Weapon film remains speculative and unconfirmed by the studio.
Box office performance of prior Lethal Weapon films is tracked by industry sources such as Box Office Mojo, which provides data on ticket sales and revenue for the franchise. Warner Bros. Pictures evaluates franchise potential based on box office results, home entertainment revenue, and audience demand before committing to new films. Fans seeking the latest official updates should refer to announcements from Warner Bros. Pictures and trusted entertainment outlets such as Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
