Forrest Gump was a huge hit, but Tom Hanks has shared why a sequel never came to be.
The idea of Forrest Gump 2 floated around for a while, but it never took off. Tom Hanks once explained that there wasn’t a strong reason to make another movie. He felt the story was complete and didn’t need more. Sometimes, it’s better to leave things as they are instead of trying to add more just because the first one was successful.
I think it’s interesting how some stories are perfect just the way they end.
Hanks also mentioned that he only does sequels if there’s something new and exciting to explore. He believes in making movies that have a purpose, not just for the sake of making money.
In Hollywood, sequels are often about cashing in on success, but Hanks seems to value storytelling over profits. It’s like when you have your favorite book, and you don’t really want a second part because it might ruin the magic.