Robert Zemeckis’ best films were box office hits that helped put the American filmmaker’s name on the map like Forrest Gump, the Back to the Future films, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. With his top box office flick being 1994’s best picture winner Forrest Gump,

Hanks said on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in 2022 that they “did take a stab at talking about another Forrest Gump ,” however, it “lasted all of 40 minutes.” He added, “And then we never… we said, ‘Guys, come on.’”

Forrest Gump 2 still hasn't happened after 30 years, but the release of Here has caused many to wonder if one finally will. However, it's a bad idea.