Why the delay? Some speculate Johnson’s meteoric rise made scheduling impossible. Others point to box office dips for mid-budget family adventures. But the most intriguing theory? The studio reportedly wanted to “ground” the story in Verne’s original science while adding fantastical elements—a creative tug-of-war that never resolved.
As of now, there isn’t one. The film has been stuck in “development limbo” for over a decade.
So no, you can’t buy tickets for Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon . But the project isn’t officially dead. In 2021, Johnson mentioned in an interview that the script “still exists” and that he’d love to revisit it. With the current revival of nostalgic franchises, a surprise launch isn’t impossible.
But here’s where it gets interesting. Back in the early 2010s, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. had big plans. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who joined in Journey 2 , was attached to return. The third film was reportedly set to adapt Jules Verne’s classic From the Earth to the Moon —taking the franchise literally skyward. The premise? A daring lunar mission combining Verne’s 19th-century vision with modern sci-fi spectacle. Director Brad Peyton ( San Andreas ) was in talks, and a 2014 or 2015 release was floated.