After years of anticipation and speculation, the first trailer for World War Z 2 has finally dropped, sending zombie apocalypse fans into a frenzy. Set for release in 2026, the sequel sees Brad Pitt reprising his role as Gerry Lane, the former United Nations investigator who once again takes on a global horde of relentless undead. The trailer, released today by Paramount Pictures, promises a darker, more intense chapter in the blockbuster franchise that captivated audiences in 2013.

The original World War Z, directed by Marc Forster, became the highest-grossing zombie film of all time, raking in over $540 million worldwide despite a troubled production that saw its budget balloon to $190 million due to extensive reshoots.

Based loosely on Max Brooks’ acclaimed novel, the movie followed Pitt’s character as he raced against time to find a solution to a devastating zombie pandemic. Its cliffhanger ending—where Gerry discovers a temporary camouflage against the infected—left fans clamoring for more, though the sequel’s journey to the screen has been anything but smooth.