More than three decades after Pretty Woman captured hearts worldwide, Julia Roberts and Richard Gere reunite in Pretty Woman 2, a romantic drama set for release in summer 2026. Disney’s Touchstone division and Imagine Entertainment have reportedly confirmed a global release on July 17, 2026, positioning it as one of the year’s major tentpole romances.
The newly dropped teaser trailer opens with familiar echoes: Edward (Richard Gere) standing in the back of a limousine, the city lights of Los Angeles glittering behind him. A sudden cut shows Vivian (Julia Roberts), no longer the young woman from Hollywood Boulevard but now a confident entrepreneur, running her own fashion boutique. The trailer teases the central conflict—Edward and Vivian facing the challenges of marriage, family, and old secrets that threaten to pull them apart.
In a surprising spoiler hinted at in the teaser, Vivian’s daughter, played by rising star Sydney Sweeney, begins a romance with someone from Edward’s corporate world, setting off generational echoes of Vivian’s past. The tagline—“Every fairytale has a new chapter”—flashes across the screen before fading into the iconic strains of Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Industry insiders report that the film carries a production budget of around $85 million, with a significant portion allocated to recreating iconic Los Angeles locations and a lavish European set piece shot in Paris. The studio is betting big on nostalgia: Roberts and Gere’s chemistry remains a draw, and director Garry Marshall’s legacy looms over the sequel, now helmed by his protégé Anne Fletcher (The Proposal).
Fans are already buzzing with mixed feelings—can lightning strike twice? The teaser suggests a blend of old Hollywood charm and modern-day complexity, promising both romance and heartbreak. Early buzz indicates that the film may explore themes of aging, second chances, and whether love truly lasts after the “happily ever after.”
Whether it soars or stumbles, Pretty Woman 2 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases of 2026—an ambitious return to a love story that defined a generation.
