Kim Rosenstock is penning the script for Lionsgate's feature follow-up to the 1987 classic.
was previously announced to executive produce and reprise her role of Frances “Baby” Houseman that originated in director Emile Ardolino’s 1987 original movie that also starred the late, who was previously attached to helm the sequel, is still set to serve as executive producer but will not direct.
, set to hit theaters Nov. 20, 2026. They are also executive producers on Ryan Murphy’s forthcoming FX seriesDirty Dancing centered on Baby falling for dance instructor Johnny Castle at the Kellerman’s resort in the 1960s. It was a major hit, collecting $214 million at the global box office and winning the best original song Oscar for signature tune “ The Time of My Life.” The film spawned a 2004 prequel, remains as beloved today as it was upon its initial release, and we knew that a very special group of people would have to come together for fans to embrace a return to Kellerman’s,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson says in a statement. “We are beyond thrilled to announce we have assembled the perfect team to carry this film forward in partnership with Jennifer Grey. There are no better producers for this movie than our longtime partners and friends Nina and Brad from , and we could not be more excited to have Kim coming on board to write. With this super team now in place, we are moving full steam ahead so that both existing fans and new audiences can discover the magic, the music and the emotion that is Grey adds, “The role of Baby has held a very deep and meaningful place in my heart, as it has in the hearts of so many fans over the years. I’ve long wondered where we might find Baby years later and what her life might be like, but it’s taken time to assemble the kind of people that I felt could be entrusted to build on the legacy of the original film… and I’m excited to say that It looks like the wait will soon be over!” is that rare film that is as emotional, exhilarating and rebellious today as it was the year it was released. To be able to work with Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate on the sequel is a genuine joy for Brad and me. We feel so fortunate to have been invited back to Kellerman’s for one more dance.”‘In the Blink of an Eye’ Review: Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon and Some Cavemen Teach Us a Maudlin, Obvious Message About LifeSteven ZeitchikThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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