Films

Cue the wedding bells! Red, White & Royal Blue sequel receives new title and director

By Jordan Robledo

15th October 2025

Stop what you’re doing! The Red, White & Royal Blue sequel has received a MAJOR update.

On 15 October, Amazon MGM announced that the highly anticipated sequel was officially greenlit via a short teaser posted on social media.

In a six-second clip, we see someone filling pristine glasses with wine and champagne for fancy guests mingling within a ballroom. The camera then pans out to reveal a giant wedding cake before the film’s new title, Red, White & Royal Wedding, pops up on the screen.

However, the exciting news didn’t stop there. In addition to the title and brief teaser, Prime Video revealed that But I’m a Cheerleader filmmaker Jamie Babbit has been tapped to direct the film, taking over for Matthew López.

“After seeing the incredible outpouring of Love for Red, White & Royal Blue from fans around the world, it’s clear Alex and Henry’s story truly resonated with audiences,” Amazon MGM’s head of film, production and development Julie Rapaport said in a statement.

“We couldn’t be more excited to continue that journey with Jamie Babbit at the helm – her sharp comedic sensibility and heartfelt storytelling make her the perfect director to build on the magic of the first film, in which Matthew López beautifully brought to life from Casey McQuiston’s beloved book.”

Since the news was announced, Babbit shared her own statement expressing excitement for the film and joining the RWRB universe.

“After directing But I’m a Cheerleader in my twenties, I’m thrilled to be back in the queer love universe of Red, White & Royal Wedding. We all need this kind of optimism, fantasy and gay joy. I’m thrilled to work with this brilliant team,” she said.

Casey McQuiston, the author of the original book and co-writer of the sequel’s script, echoed similar sentiments in their own statement.

“Working with this team to bring Red, White & Royal Blue to life has been a dream come true, and I hope readers and watchers alike will love how the story continues in the sequel,” the acclaimed writer wrote.

“I’m so grateful to Matthew for all his hard work on the first movie and in co-creating this new story with me, and I know that Kamie has the vision, wit, and tenderness to take great care of Alex and Henry from here.”

López concurred with his colleagues’ statements, adding: “It’s been a blast to dream up the next chapter of their story as a producer and co-writer, and I’m delighted to be passing the baton to Jamie, whose vision and sense of humour will be a perfect match for our film.”

As of writing, Amazon MGM have not shared a release date for Red, White, Royal Wedding, nor have they confirmed if it will be a streaming exclusive or be released in cinemas.

Of course, the exciting update has gagged fans of the novel and book, resulting in many flocking to social media to express their excitement.

“Can’t believe we get to live at the same time to witness the gay wedding of the fsotus and the prince of england LETS F**KING GO,” One fan wrote on X/Twitter.

Another Red, White & Royal Blue enthusiast tweeted: “I JUST FELL TO MY F**KING KNEES FIRSTPRINCE IS GETTING MARRIED OH MY GODDD!! BIG DAY FOR QUEER PEOPLE AND LATINASSS.”

A third fan added: “Red, White and Royal Wedding, I don’t have you yet, but I love you so much already”

Red, White & Royal Wedding will see the return of Taylor Zakhar Perez as the first son, Alex Claremont-Diaz and Nicholas Galitzine as the British royal Prince Henry.

Uma Thurman and Sarah Shahi are also expected to return for the sequel as US President Ellen Claremont-Diaz and the president’s Deputy Chief of Staff Zarah Bankston, respectively.

Amazon MGM have refrained from sharing additional casting announcements.

While we wait with bated breath for Red, White & Royal Wedding, check out our list of things we hope to see in the exciting sequel here.