Jack Bauer’s return remains uncertain
Summary
– Howard Gordon is developing a new 24 revival idea
– Kiefer Sutherland remains interested in completing Jack Bauer’s story
– Disney has not officially approved the project
A potential revival of 24 is still being discussed, but the project remains far from officially confirmed.
Kiefer Sutherland revealed in 2025 that showrunner Howard Gordon had developed an idea for bringing Jack Bauer back. Sutherland said he liked the material and believed it was strong enough to continue the character’s story.
Sutherland also explained that the revival faced an additional hurdle because 24 is now under Disney control following the sale of several Fox assets. The project would need approval through Disney and 20th Television before moving forward.
“I would like to close that story,” Sutherland said, explaining that Jack’s journey was left open. He added that meaningful progress had been made, though there was no guarantee the revival would receive approval.
Gordon later confirmed that a new 24 project was being developed, but stressed that nothing had been formally ordered. He said previous attempts to continue the franchise had struggled to find a direction capable of sustaining the series.
According to Gordon, the current idea feels more promising, but he remains cautious about returning unless the story lives up to the original show. He said reviving 24 only makes sense if the creative team believes the material is worthy of the franchise and its audience.
Sutherland remains interested in returning as Jack Bauer, while Gordon continues weighing whether the concept is strong enough to justify another season. For now, the revival is still in development, with Disney yet to make a final decision.
