More than two decades after its release, 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' (2003) looks set to be getting a sequel, multiple outlets have reported. Paramount is developing the follow-up, with Kate Hudson attached as a producer. The project is still in its early stages, with no writer, director, or release date confirmed.
While no cast members have officially been revealed, Paramount reportedly hope Hudson and Matthew McConaughey will reprise their roles as magazine writer Andie Anderson and ad executive Ben Barry. In the original, Andie tries to drive Ben away for an article, while he bets he can make her fall in love with him in 10 days.
Indeed, some movies return with the next chapter almost immediately, but others take their time—sometimes decades. This gallery highlights the sequels (and prequels) that kept fans waiting far longer than expected, building anticipation, curiosity, and, in some cases, a bit of frustration before finally arriving on screen.
Click through to see which ones kept fans waiting the longest.