At the premiere event for the 2013 film at SXSW, Alvarez announced that a sequel is in the works (but has backed out of writing and directing the film). Sam Raimi confirmed plans to write Evil Dead 4 with his brother; it was later specified that this film would be Army of Darkness 2.[27] At a WonderCon panel in March 2013, Campbell stated that their ultimate plan was for Evil Dead 2 and Raimi's Army of Darkness 2 to be followed by a crossover film which would merge the narratives of Ash and Mia.[5] Campbell had confirmed to reprised his Ash role in Army of Darkness 2.[28] On October 26, Alvarez confirmed on his Twitter that Sam Raimi will be directing Army of Darkness 2.[29] On October 30, 2013, co-writer Sayagues confirmed to Desdhollywood that he and Alvarez won't return for the sequel.[30][31][32] That same month, Alvarez took to his Twitter that the rumor is not true.[31][33] Contrary to popular rumors and even mentions by Campbell himself, Campbell has stated that he may not appear in AoD 2 by stating: "It's all Internet b.s. – there's no reality whatsoever. These random comments slip out of my mouth or Sam Raimi's mouth, next thing you know, we're making a sequel."
