Why the delay? Some speculate Johnson’s meteoric rise made scheduling impossible. Others point to box office dips for mid-budget family adventures. But the most intriguing theory? The studio reportedly wanted to “ground” the story in Verne’s original science while adding fantastical elements—a creative tug-of-war that never resolved.
Until then, Journey 3 remains Hollywood’s most charming lost rocket: fully conceived, partially built, but waiting for the right countdown. Would you like a speculative “if it were released” date based on current industry trends?
But here’s where it gets interesting. Back in the early 2010s, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. had big plans. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who joined in Journey 2 , was attached to return. The third film was reportedly set to adapt Jules Verne’s classic From the Earth to the Moon —taking the franchise literally skyward. The premise? A daring lunar mission combining Verne’s 19th-century vision with modern sci-fi spectacle. Director Brad Peyton ( San Andreas ) was in talks, and a 2014 or 2015 release was floated.
Why the delay? Some speculate Johnson’s meteoric rise made scheduling impossible. Others point to box office dips for mid-budget family adventures. But the most intriguing theory? The studio reportedly wanted to “ground” the story in Verne’s original science while adding fantastical elements—a creative tug-of-war that never resolved.
Until then, Journey 3 remains Hollywood’s most charming lost rocket: fully conceived, partially built, but waiting for the right countdown. Would you like a speculative “if it were released” date based on current industry trends?
But here’s where it gets interesting. Back in the early 2010s, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. had big plans. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who joined in Journey 2 , was attached to return. The third film was reportedly set to adapt Jules Verne’s classic From the Earth to the Moon —taking the franchise literally skyward. The premise? A daring lunar mission combining Verne’s 19th-century vision with modern sci-fi spectacle. Director Brad Peyton ( San Andreas ) was in talks, and a 2014 or 2015 release was floated.
