: Director Shawn Levy and star Hugh Jackman frequently discuss a sequel due to fan enthusiasm, but as of late 2025/early 2026, Levy stated the status is "TBD" and admitted it is not currently likely.

Despite the years of rumors and the desire from the creative team, a sequel to Real Steel has never gone into production. In 2022, Shawn Levy finally put the rumors to rest, confirming that while they tried, they could never crack the story in a way that satisfied the studio or the filmmakers.

. As of early 2026, the project is still in early development; while a writing team was previously attached, official production updates have been sparse. Where to Watch the Original: