The "story" behind this sequel is primarily one of fan persistence and internet rumors. Despite the original 2014 film's mixed critical reception, it has gained a massive streaming following, leading to a decade of speculation. The Ongoing Mystery of the Sequel Status of the Project: Universal Pictures canceled the broader Dark Universe franchise after the failure of 2017's

Because of the 2014 film's cliffhanger ending, fans have developed several popular theories found on movie-sharing sites: The Modern Setting