Julia Roberts Spills New Details After Reading Oceans 14 Script

Alright, some news from the Ocean's universe—and yes, it actually sounds like the next installment isn't a pipe dream. Julia Roberts just dropped some hints about Ocean's 14, and for once, it's not just vague 'we'd all love to do it if the script is good' chatter. There are real scripts being read, budgets being approved, and cast members ready to jump back into their very expensive shoes.

Julia Roberts Breaks Her Silence on Ocean's 14

So, here's where things get interesting. Julia Roberts, who last moonlighted as Tess Ocean back in the early 2000s, went on the record at the Golden Globe pre-show: she's actually looked at the script for Ocean's 14. And her reaction? Not just polite Hollywood fluff:

'Yes, I have seen a script. And I was kind of surprised, because I was like, "Oh, what is the story going to be?" And it’s good. I mean, we wouldn’t do it if it’s not good.'

Take it from someone who's seen all kinds of sequels churn out—if Julia Roberts is 'kind of surprised' in a good way, that's a promising sign. Makes you wonder what kind of heist or twist they've cooked up after all this time.

What We Know About Ocean's 14 (So Far)

• Cast reunion: George Clooney has been talking about Ocean's 14 for a while, and the plan is to get the band back together—meaning Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, and, of course, Julia Roberts all on board.
• Shooting timeline: Clooney said late last year that filming could kick off around mid-to-late 2026, depending on everyone's schedules (and let's be honest, trying to wrangle these guys is probably harder than any movie heist).
• Script and budget: Apparently, the script is done and both Clooney and Roberts have given it the thumbs up. Warner Bros. has signed off on the budget. So all that's left now is getting everyone in the same room at the same time—which, with this crew, is its own expensive miracle.
• Director shake-up: David Leitch, the guy behind Atomic Blonde and Deadpool 2, is reportedly circling the director's chair. That's a new flavor for the Ocean's series, so expect things to get a bit punchier (or at least more kinetic) if he signs on.
• Roberts' return: If you're keeping score, this would be Julia Roberts' first time back in the franchise since Ocean's Twelve (yes, that was over 20 years ago—feeling old yet?).

And About Those Golden Globes…

To top it off, Roberts wasn't just showing up to dish about heist movies—she landed a Best Actress nomination at the 83rd Golden Globes for her work in After the Hunt, Luca Guadagnino's latest. If you forgot, she's already got a stack of Globes for Erin Brockovich, Pretty Woman, and Steel Magnolias, plus a few other nominations just for fun. Makes sense they'd bring her back for another big job.

What Happens Next?

No official shooting start date yet, but it sounds like Warner Bros. and everyone involved are just waiting to sync up calendars—no small feat with this much A-list firepower. As soon as they do, Ocean's 14 will be moving from rumor to reality. Stay tuned—this one genuinely looks like it might happen.