Forrest Gump 2 was never made due to a combination of factors, including a rocky development process, Tom Hanks' reluctance to make a sequel, and the September 11 terrorist attacks. Forrest Gump 2 would have focused on recent historical events like the AIDS epidemic and the Oklahoma City bombing, which would have made the film extremely dark and potentially insensitive, especially in the wake of 9/11. It's likely for the best that Forrest Gump 2 was never completed, as it would have risked feeling like an unnecessary attempt to extend the original's moneymaking potential.

Forrest Gump is an all-time classic American film, but the plans to make a sequel fizzled out and Forrest Gump 2 was never made. The original Forrest Gump was a massive success, both critically and financially. It made over $678 million in box offices over the years (via Box Office Mojo), and it has a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Forrest Gump is...