Becca Gleason Directs Upgraded 2, Succeeding Carlson Young

Becca Gleason is directing Amazon MGM Studios' romantic comedy sequel "Upgraded 2," taking over from Carlson Young, who directed the 2024 original, according to Variety (28 October 2026). Luke Roberts and Justin Matthews return to write the screenplay. Filming began in Venice on 21 October, with 33 days of shooting planned in Rome.