The sun might have set on Fire Island, but a second serving of the beloved queer rom-com may still be on the horizon.
Andrew Ahn, the director behind the hit 2022 LGBTQ+ film Fire Island, recently opened up about the possibility of a sequel—and while nothing’s confirmed, fans have reason to keep their beach bags packed and ready.
The Queer Classic That Sparked Joy (and Viral Memes)
Originally released on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the UK, Fire Island is a modern, gay reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, centered around two best friends—Noah (Joel Kim Booster) and Howie (Bowen Yang)—as they dive into a week of romance, friendship, and drama at the famous gay vacation spot.
The film was praised for its hilarious dialogue, heartfelt representation of queer Asian-American experiences, and thoughtful explorations of race, class, and body image. Oh, and let’s not forget the viral Marisa Tomei-inspired scene featuring Matt Rogers and Tomas Matos that lit up timelines and solidified Fire Island‘s cult status.
Naturally, fans (and let’s be honest, the entire internet) have been demanding a sequel ever since.
A Sequel? It’s in the Ether
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ahn revealed that while a Fire Island sequel isn’t officially in development, the idea hasn’t been ruled out.
“There’s always been conversation about doing a sequel,” he said. “I don’t know if a real concrete idea has been formed yet, but there are things in the ether.”
Ahn also shared that Booster, who wrote and starred in the original film, “always jokes” that a sequel would be like And Just Like That… — the Sex and the City reboot — but “30 years later, and they’re older and gayer.”
Provincetown Wedding? Yes, Please
The dream of a sequel has popped up before. In 2023, Matt Rogers told GAY TIMES there were “immediate” conversations post-release about a follow-up set in Provincetown, with a potential wedding between Howie and Charlie taking center stage.
“It would be a really interesting continuation,” Rogers said. “You pull away from the dock, watch them dance, and you do wanna know what’s next. That is, I think, a compliment to the ensemble and the wonderful script.”
Booster echoed the sentiment in an earlier GAY TIMES interview, saying, “While I don’t know that I necessarily feel all the way inspired to write another gay vacation movie at this time, I would definitely do anything to work with this cast again.”
Still, he teased the same And Just Like That style reunion: “We’ll all return to Fire Island, and we’ll see where these characters are in 20 years.”
Andrew Ahn’s Queer Cinema Continues
Even if Fire Island 2 doesn’t land on our screens just yet, Ahn isn’t done blessing audiences with queer-centric stories.
His next film, The Wedding Banquet, hits theaters in the U.S. on April 18. A remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic, the updated version follows lesbian couple Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) and Lee (Lily Gladstone), who are navigating IVF challenges. Their friend Min (Gi-chan) steps in—offering to fund their next round of treatment in exchange for a green-card marriage, following a breakup with his boyfriend Chris (played by none other than Bowen Yang).
Family secrets, complicated love, and sharp humor? It’s another Ahn signature.
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Will the Gays Return to Fire Island?
The answer is still up in the salty, sunscreen-scented air—but as long as the cast, the fans, and the memes are ready, hope for a sequel is far from washed out.
Stay tuned… and maybe keep your Speedo handy.
