A Bend It Like Beckham sequel is officially in the works, and it seems like some of the original cast members are entertaining the idea of reprising their roles. "I'm excited to revisit the original characters and revive the enduring story and build on the legacy we helped to create for the women's game," Gurinder Chadha, who directed the 2002 film, told Deadline in July 2025. In the original sports drama, Jess (Parminder Nagra) befriends Jules (Keira Knightley), a fellow soccer player who encourages her to try out for the Hounslow Harriers.