The Kingsman
The Kingsman franchise has captivated audiences since its explosive debut in 2014 with Kingsman: The Secret Service. Created by director Matthew Vaughn and based on the comic book by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the series has blended stylish action, dark humor, and a unique take on the spy genre. Now, fans are eager for what’s next—and while there is no official film titled The King's Man 4, there are multiple projects in development that could fall under that label. Chief among them is a sequel to the 2021 historical prequel The King’s Man, tentatively titled The King’s Man: The Traitor King.
This new chapter will continue the story of the Kingsman agency’s early days, picking up where the last film left off—at the conclusion of World War I. Director Matthew Vaughn has confirmed that the script is complete and that the film will focus on the rise of Adolf Hitler within the alternate history of the Kingsman universe. Unlike the grounded and noble origin story told in the first prequel, The Traitor King is expected to dive into darker territory, highlighting the geopolitical tensions of the 1930s and the growing threat of fascism across Europe. It will also explore the internal struggle of the British aristocracy, some of whom are sympathetic to totalitarian ideals—a central theme that ties directly into the secretive and morally ambiguous world of the Kingsman agency.
Although fans refer to it as The King's Man 4, the film is technically the second installment in the prequel series and the fifth entry in the overall franchise. It follows The Secret Service (2014), The Golden Circle (2017), and The King’s Man (2021). There is also a separate project in development titled Kingsman: The Blue Blood, which will act as a direct sequel to the Eggsy-Harry storyline and conclude their arc. Both films are reportedly in early stages of production, though studio support has fluctuated. In late 2024, reports surfaced suggesting that 20th Century Studios currently has no firm release schedule for either film, despite completed scripts and vocal support from cast members like Taron Egerton.
While The Traitor King may be exploring heavier historical themes, Matthew Vaughn has stated it will retain the high-stakes action and offbeat tone that defines the franchise. The question remains whether the film will be produced as a theatrical release or possibly as a limited series. Vaughn has kept both options open, noting that the scope of the story may be well-suited to serialized storytelling. Either way, the return to the Kingsman origin timeline promises to expand on characters introduced in The King’s Man, including Conrad’s family, the remaining agency founders, and a younger version of key historical figures recast into the franchise’s fictional narrative.
In conclusion, The King’s Man 4—while not officially titled as such—represents the continuation of a bold and stylistically unique spy saga. With plans for The Traitor King and The Blue Blood moving forward in concept if not yet in production, fans can remain cautiously hopeful that the world of Kingsman will soon return, bringing with it new action, new intrigue, and a deeper dive into the history that shaped the agency’s secretive legacy.
