Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson confirmed as early as 2018 that plans for the third film were scrapped. Why the Sequel Was Canceled

Despite numerous "2026 release" rumors and fan-made concept trailers currently circulating online, and is not in production .

Before the cancellation, the film was intended to focus on the moon, continuing the Jules Verne theme established in the first two movies.

: Dwayne Johnson's increasingly packed schedule made it nearly impossible to find a filming window.

While Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was a major box office success, several factors led to the third installment's demise: