- Julia Roberts confirms she has read the Ocean’s 14 script and was “surprised” by how good it is.
- George Clooney has said filming could begin around 2026 with original stars returning.
- Warner Bros. approved the budget; David Leitch has been reported in talks to direct.
Roberts: “We wouldn’t do it if it’s not good”
Julia Roberts told Variety’s Marc Malkin during the Golden Globes pre-show that she has seen a script for the upcoming Ocean’s 14 and was pleasantly surprised. “Yes, I have seen a script,” Roberts said. “And I was kind of surprised, because I was like, ‘Oh, what is the story going to be?’ And it’s good. I mean, we wouldn’t do it if it’s not good.”
Cast and production update
George Clooney — who returns as Danny Ocean — has previously indicated the project is moving forward. Clooney said the fifth chapter would likely film in 2026 and that original co-stars Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Don Cheadle are expected to return. Production insiders reported Warner Bros. has approved the budget and the main hurdle is scheduling the ensemble.
Director talks and timeline
Variety reported David Leitch has been in talks to direct Ocean’s 14. Clooney told E! News that the studio has given the go-ahead on funding and the team is “trying to set up” shooting dates; he estimated a potential start in about nine to 10 months, depending on everyone’s calendars.
Roberts’ Ocean’s history and current awards season
Roberts first joined the franchise in 2001’s Ocean’s Eleven as Tess Ocean, Danny Ocean’s ex-wife, and reprised the role in 2004’s Ocean’s Twelve. Her return would reunite her with Clooney and other original cast members for a franchise many fans have awaited for years.
At the same Golden Globes event, Roberts was nominated for best actress in a drama for her role in Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt. The actress is a multiple Golden Globe winner — recognized for films including Erin Brockovich, Pretty Woman and Steel Magnolias — and her participation in Ocean’s 14 adds another high-profile project to her 2026 slate if schedules align.
What to expect next
With the script reportedly strong and financing approved, the next steps involve firming up directors, finalizing cast availability and setting a production start date. Fans should watch for official announcements from Warner Bros. or the film’s producers for confirmation of a director, exact casting and shooting schedule.
As Clooney and Roberts have indicated, the project appears to be more than a nostalgic reunion; it’s shaping up as a carefully planned sequel that the returning stars are willing to commit to only if the script and logistics meet their standards.
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