In Forrest Gump 2, Tom Holland plays Forrest Jr., who follows in his father’s footsteps across modern-day America, only to discover that Forrest (Tom Hanks) is battling dementia praecox.

The emotional trailer, shot with Canon Cinema lenses, reached 45 million views in three days, praised for its poignancy and nostalgia. With a budget of $120 million and $3.5 million invested in the trailer alone, the film is set for release on December 18, 2026. Directed by Greta Gerwig, it promises to honor the original film while exploring new generational themes.

Decades have passed since Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) told his life story at a Savannah bus stop. Now a widower and aging father, Forrest lives a quiet life in Alabama, raising his grandson, Forrest Jr. II, while grappling with the memories of Jenny and the world he once wandered.

But when his son (played by a grown-up Haley Joel Osment) joins the military and is declared missing in a humanitarian mission overseas, Forrest laces up his old sneakers for one more journey. This time, it’s not across America — it’s across the world.

From war zones and refugee camps to viral fame in the digital age, Forrest stumbles into modern history yet again: meeting presidents, unintentionally sparking social movements, and reminding everyone that kindness, love, and a box of chocolates never go out of style.