After years of "development hell," major updates have surfaced recently regarding the long-awaited sequel: Production Timeline : Reports indicate that filming is slated to begin in , with a potential theatrical release targeted for Christmas 2026 Cast and Crew

The film is reportedly in active development. Producers Susan Downey and Team Downey have confirmed they are still working on the script.

It has been over a decade since Robert Downey Jr. last doned the deerstalker hat and pipe, charming audiences with his manic, energetic portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective. Since the release of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows in 2011, fans have been clamoring for a third installment.