Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube in Talks to Return for “24 Jump Street”

**Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill in Talks for ’24 Jump Street’ Movie**

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill are reportedly edging closer to reprising their roles as undercover police officers Schmidt and Jenko in a new instalment of the beloved *Jump Street* franchise. The third film, tentatively titled *24 Jump Street*, marks a significant return for the duo following their last appearance in *22 Jump Street*, released in 2014.

As multiple sources confirm these discussions, excitement is building around the prospect of the comedic pair once again donning badges in their unique blend of humour and action. At 46 and 42 years respectively, Tatum and Hill would bring a decade’s worth of experience to their roles, which have endeared them to audiences since the franchise began in 2012 with *21 Jump Street*.

Rodney Rothman, who previously directed the acclaimed *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* and wrote the screenplay for the second *Jump Street* film, is set to direct the upcoming movie. He has collaborated with Hill and writer Meghan Malloy on the script, promising a fresh take while retaining the franchise’s signature wit. Renowned filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who directed the earlier entries, are returning to serve as producers, further solidifying the project’s potential for success.

Exciting hints about the film have surfaced through social media, notably an Instagram post by Neal H. Moritz, a producer on the previous films. He shared a photograph of the script, accompanied by a playful caption, “A picture says a thousand words!” The cover page of the script teased, “It took so long to make we had to skip one,” cleverly acknowledging the absence of a *23 Jump Street* sequel.

In the original films, Tatum and Hill portrayed police partners who pose as students: first in high school and then in college. Their antics involve navigating the complexities of youth culture while attempting to break up drug rings. The character Captain Dickson, played by Ice Cube, is also expected to reprise his role, promising to add to the film’s comedic dynamics.

The *Jump Street* films are known for revitalising the concept established by the eponymous 1980s television series, formerly led by Johnny Depp. The conclusion of *22 Jump Street* suggested several potential settings for future adventures, including medical and culinary schools, as well as firefighter training programmes, leaving fans excited about what the duo could tackle next.

There had been earlier discussions about a crossover between the *Jump Street* franchise and the *Men in Black* series, initially intended for *23 Jump Street*. However, plans for that project never came to fruition. Tatum indicated in a 2024 interview that the script for that concept was exceptional, and he and Hill have continued to express their interest in returning for another sequel.

Hill is experiencing a resurgence in his career, having recently released his directorial debut *Outcome* on Apple TV, as well as working on a new project titled *Cut Off*. His acting career saw a break since 2023’s *You People*, but he continued to build his portfolio as a director with the 2022 documentary *Stutz* and contributions to HBO’s series *Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty*.

Tatum, often seen as a leading man in Hollywood, was last featured in the film *Roofman*. He has also made headlines for his role in *Josephine*, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, and is slated to appear in *Avengers: Doomsday* as the character Gambit.

With both Tatum and Hill involved and familiar faces at the helm, anticipation for *24 Jump Street* continues to grow. Should the film come to fruition, it promises to deliver a blend of nostalgia and modern comedy, much to the delight of fans worldwide. The ongoing conversations signal that the duo’s undercover escapades are far from over, and audiences eagerly await news of this latest chapter in the *Jump Street* saga.