How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Sequel Confirmed, With Kate Hudson Producing

What's actually confirmed about the sequel so far?

Very little beyond its existence and Hudson's producing role. Variety reports the project is in "early stages," with no writer or script attached yet, and plot details still being worked out. Two-time Oscar-nominated producer Stacey Sher, known for Pulp Fiction, Erin Brockovich, and Django Unchained, is producing alongside Hudson. While the intention is reportedly for both Hudson and McConaughey to star, neither actor has officially signed on.

What was the original film actually about?

Andie Anderson, a magazine columnist played by Hudson, sets out to write an article by deliberately driving away a new boyfriend within ten days, using every classic dating red flag she can think of. Unbeknownst to her, her target, advertising executive Benjamin Barry, played by McConaughey, has made his own bet with his boss that he can make any woman fall in love with him within the same timeframe. The film grossed nearly $180 million worldwide against a reported $50 million budget.

How have Hudson and McConaughey talked about the film since its release?

With genuine, consistent fondness. During a 2023 Instagram live chat marking the film's 20th anniversary, Hudson joked, "With respect to our now-partners, we do kiss nicely. It was always a very nice kiss," while McConaughey credited their shared sense of humor and improvisational chemistry, saying, "We enjoy going toe-to-toe." Hudson has also spoken more recently, in an April 2026 interview with People, about a specific improvised line in the original film's breakup scene, defending its inclusion by saying, "if you're going to do it, it's got to be something like that... The timing of it was just really well executed."

Why is this sequel happening now specifically?

Because of a genuinely broad Y2K and early-2000s nostalgia wave currently driving Hollywood's sequel and reboot strategy. 2026 alone has already brought The Devil Wears Prada 2, a new Scary Movie, and Toy Story 5, all outsized box office hits built on nostalgia for that same era. Practical Magic 2 and Focker-In-Law are both headed to theaters soon, with Shrek 5 and Greta Gerwig's Narnia film following in 2027. A How to Lose a Guy sequel fits squarely into that pattern, an established, beloved title with real built-in audience affection rather than an entirely new concept.

Did McConaughey actually step away from romantic comedies after this film?

Largely, yes. McConaughey built a real reputation in rom-coms through the early 2010s, including The Wedding Planner and Failure to Launch, before shifting toward more dramatic work, including HBO's True Detective and his Oscar-winning role in Dallas Buyers Club. A return to the genre that helped define his early career, more than a decade after largely stepping away from it, is part of what makes this potential sequel a genuinely notable move for him specifically.

Is there a release date or timeline yet?

No, none has been set. Given the project doesn't yet have a writer or confirmed cast, a realistic release is likely still a few years away, even if Hudson and McConaughey do ultimately sign on as intended.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kate Hudson confirmed to star in the How to Lose a Guy sequel? Not officially yet, though she's attached as a producer and the stated intention is for her to return as Andie.

Is Matthew McConaughey confirmed for the sequel? Not officially, though reports indicate the goal is for him to reprise his role as Ben.

When does the How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel come out? No release date has been set. The project is in early development with no script or writer attached yet.

Why is this sequel happening now? It fits into a broader 2026 wave of Y2K and early-2000s nostalgia sequels and reboots that have performed strongly at the box office this year.

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