Director Jon Watts Won't Direct "Wolfs" Sequel Due to Broken Trust with Apple
Director Jon Watts has stepped away from the planned sequel to his Apple TV+ film "Wolfs," citing a loss of trust in Apple as his creative partner. Read more about the canceled sequel here.
Watts expressed disappointment with Apple's last-minute decision to limit the film's theatrical release to just one week before its streaming debut, despite initial promises of a wider theatrical run. This change reportedly occurred shortly before the public announcement, surprising Watts.
Although "Wolfs" became the most-viewed film on Apple TV+, the altered release strategy strained the director's relationship with Apple. He felt further disheartened when Apple announced the sequel in a press release about the release change, despite his explicit request not to do so.
Watts ultimately returned the money he received for the sequel, stating, "I no longer trusted them as a creative partner." Learn more about Apple TV+ here.
Despite this setback, sources close to Apple still consider the film a success and remain open to developing a sequel. Explore Apple's evolving content strategy.