Nearly two years after Red, White & Royal Blue stole hearts with its swoon-worthy adaptation on Prime Video, fans are finally getting the update they’ve been longing for—a sequel is officially in the works.
Casey McQuiston, author of the bestselling novel and co-writer of the film, recently shared exciting details during an interview with Yahoo’s Queer Voices.
McQuiston confirmed that they are actively working on a script for Red, White & Royal Blue 2, once again teaming up with Matthew López, the co-writer and director of the first film.
The duo are reuniting creatively to explore what’s next for the beloved couple, Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz, and it sounds like things are about to get even more intimate—and mature.
“I’ve spoken to a lot of the cast about the sequel, and they’re all so excited,” McQuiston said, hinting that the energy and chemistry we fell in love with are returning—just with more depth.
The original story followed the enemies-to-lovers journey of Nicholas Galitzine’s British prince and Taylor Zakhar Perez’s son of the U.S. President, a romance born out of political scandal and media chaos that turned into something genuinely sweet and powerful.
Now, the sequel aims to go beyond the fairy-tale vibes and into the realities of adult partnership.
According to McQuiston, the next chapter will dive into “what happens after the confetti has fallen,” focusing on how Alex and Henry build their relationship as adults facing real-life pressures, expectations, and diverging paths.
“With pressures and expectations and dreams that might be coming into conflict with each other, and things that might be pulling them and pushing them in different directions,” McQuiston explained, “it’s about how they navigate that together.”
Although there’s no release date yet, fans are already buzzing on social media with speculation, wish lists, and fan art exploding again across platforms like Tumblr and TikTok.
Since both the book and the movie adaptation were major hits—earning cult status in queer circles and mainstream rom-com fans alike—it’s no surprise Prime Video is investing in a sequel that goes deeper and delivers more emotional pay-off.
The sequel was officially confirmed last year in May, but McQuiston’s update is the clearest sign yet that production momentum is picking up.
So prepare your hearts and your popcorn, because Alex and Henry are coming back—and this time, it’s not just about falling in love, it’s about staying in love.