The buzz around Paul Rudd’s rumored sequel, This Is 50, has fans questioning whether the comedy follow-up is actually in the works. After the success of This Is 40, audiences are eager to see Rudd reprise his role, this time tackling the ups and downs of life at 50. With alleged posters making the rounds online, many are wondering if the viral images hint at a real project or are simply fan-made creations.
Here’s everything you need to know about why fans believe the This Is 50 sequel poster could be real.
Is the This is 50 poster with Paul Rudd real or fake?
The This is 50 poster with Paul Rudd is not real.
On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, a poster shared on Facebook by YODA BBY ABY quickly captured online interest. It features Paul Rudd dressed in his white classic T-shirt. Leslie Mann features alongside him, wearing striking red lipstick. The poster announces that the film is set to be released soon.
Rudd and Mann appear against a vibrant backdrop, although AI seems to have generated the background. It has the tagline, “Don’t miss this fresh chapter of love, aging, and unexpected adventures!”
Will Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann star in a This is 40 sequel?
There’s no current update regarding a sequel happening with Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann titled This is 50.
No credible sources have reported that the project has been greenlit or that a filming schedule or release date has been set. There has been continuous buzz among fans, but no announcement of any active production.
In November 2023, Judd Apatow, the director of This is 40, was interviewed by The Playlist. In the interview, he shared that he was in the early stages of developing a sequel. He said that it would take place ten years after the original film, titled This Is 50. It reportedly remains a project he has not abandoned and continues to brainstorm ideas for.
“I have an idea for something (This is 50)…I have an idea for that, so it’s something I’ve been outlining on the side that I would love to do, but right now, it’s all about, is my family available?” He further jokingly said, “Their schedules are getting tight.”
