Since its release in 2015, Spy has remained a fan favorite, thanks to its sharp humor, high‑octane action, and the unexpected—but utterly entertaining—chemistry between Melissa McCarthy’s Susan Cooper and Jason Statham’s Rick Ford. The film, directed by Paul Feig, offered a fresh take on the spy genre, recasting the stereotypical leading action hero as comic relief and positioning the heavyset desk analyst as the true field operative. It ended with a tantalizing moment hinting at more to come in Susan’s career — and perhaps even her personal life.

Despite critical acclaim and commercial success—including a 95 % Rotten Tomatoes rating and a global box office of around $235 million on a $65 million budget—Spy 2 has yet to start production. Feig has often expressed hesitation toward sequels, preferring original stories, but on multiple occasions he’s acknowledged that Spy is the one film he’d consider revisiting. He’s even said, “If there was ever going to be another one… it would probably be Spy.” He also teased that he has a story and a “funny idea that will kick it off” involving Statham’s character, one that would make Ford “even less self‑aware” than before

Melissa McCarthy, too, has reiterated her readiness to return, saying she’s “in” and has been waiting for the call, with others from the original cast apparently on board. Nevertheless, studio interest has been lacking. Feig explained that despite the original’s success, the studio—a 20th Century Fox, now under Disney—did not green‑light a sequel, and as time has passed, momentum may have waned.

Still, fans remain hopeful. The characters, especially Susan Cooper’s underdog transformation and her dynamic with Rick Ford, left many wanting more. One writer noted that despite Spy’s unique charm, “Spy 2 remains nothing more than a hypothetical possibility”—a sentiment echoed by many fans who are still eager for a follow‑up.

Should Spy 2 ever materialize, it would likely reunite McCarthy and Statham, building upon the comedic chemistry and clever subversion of spy‑thriller tropes that made the first film stand out. But as of now, no release date, script, or production start date has been announced. For fans of Susan Cooper’s unlikely rise to heroism and the hilariously oblivious Rick Ford, the hope for Spy 2 remains alive—even if its future is uncertain.