The Has Fallen franchise, known for its action-packed and thrilling narratives, continues with its fourth installment, Night Has Fallen (2024). The series, starring Gerard Butler as United States Secret Service agent Mike Banning, has captivated audiences since its debut with Olympus Has Fallen (2013).

Previous Films in the Series

The Has Fallen series includes:

1. Olympus Has Fallen (2013) – Gerard Butler stars as Mike Banning, with Aaron Eckhart as U.S. President Benjamin Asher and Morgan Freeman as Speaker of the House Allan Trumbull.
2. London Has Fallen (2016) – The sequel takes the action to London, with the same principal cast.
3. Angel Has Fallen (2019) – This installment focuses on Banning being framed for an assassination attempt on the president.

Despite mixed critical reception, the series has been commercially successful, grossing a combined total of $523 million worldwide.

Continuation and Expansion of the Franchise

Gerard Butler has signed on for three more feature films, and the producers have ambitious plans to expand the franchise. These plans include various foreign, local-language, TV spin-offs. In November 2019, Alan Siegel announced that three additional Has Fallen films were in development.

Night Has Fallen

In November 2020, the fourth film, titled Night Has Fallen, was given the green light. Gerard Butler is set to reprise his role as Mike Banning and will also serve as a producer. Ric Roman Waugh will return as director, with a script he co-wrote with Robert Mark Kamen. The project is a joint-venture production between G-BASE, Eclectic Pictures, Campbell Grobman Films, and Millennium Media. Producers for the film include Alan Siegel, Heidi Jo Markel, Les Weldon, Jeffrey Greenstein, Jonathan Yunger, and Yariv Lerner.

New Cast and Plot Speculations

While specific plot details remain under wraps, the teaser has generated excitement for what promises to be another high-stakes, action-filled adventure. Angela Bassett’s involvement adds a new layer of intrigue to the film, as fans speculate on her role and its impact on the series’ dynamics.

As Night Has Fallen continues to develop, audiences can look forward to more intense action sequences, complex characters, and the relentless determination of Mike Banning as he faces new challenges and threats.