Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz have one condition to return for The Mask 2

“The Mask” feels like one of those movies that could only have existed in the 90s. Although Chuck Russell’s beloved 1994 comedy is mostly known for being one of the quintessential Jim Carrey classics that launched him into stardom, it’s also got a strange kind of ’90s gloom and a strangely contradictory adult sensibility to it.

Maybe it has something to do with the truth “The Mask” was originally conceived as a horror filmOr because it was directed by the guy who directed “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” and the 1988 remake of “The Blob,” but there was always something a little dark about the movie that on its surface seemed like a good excuse for a scene-chewing Carrie In his typical style. When Peter Green’s Dorian Tyrell donned the titular artifact at the end of the film, for example, it was a bit creepy to witness his demonic form emerge. Meanwhile, Stanley Ipkiss, who plays Carrie, has lived a distinctly monotonous life, working as a bank teller and spending his nights watching classic cartoons alone in his apartment. Additionally, Cameron Diaz’s introduction of Tina Carlisle was as masculine and sexist as a film that was clearly made with a younger audience in mind and could get away with.

It all created a truly bizarre mix that, today, seems like it could only exist in a decade of its own. But in Hollywood, nothing truly lives in its own time, as there’s always the threat of an outdated sequel, a multiverse-induced spinoff, or an unnecessary remake lingering on the horizon. However, with ‘The Mask’ holding a special place in the hearts of many ’90s kids, the possibility of seeing a sequel is real (and not so) The 2005 sequel that never needed to happen“Son of the Mask”) certainly generates a buzz of excitement. But for that to happen, both Curry and Diaz have certain conditions that must be met.

Cameron Diaz made her film debut in The Mask, and quickly saw her career take off. The actress, who had previously only been a model, suddenly found herself starring in a slew of indie dramas after The Mask, eventually becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars by the end of the 1990s. That decade culminated in, According to Rotten Tomatoes, it remains Diaz’s best filmBeing John Malkovich, but the actress had a lot more to offer after that, starring in some of her biggest films of the early 2000s and 2000s.

After debuting a series of three poorly received films in 2014, Diaz disappeared from Hollywood For a full 11 years, she revealed in 2018 that she had officially retired from acting. Then, in 2025, she suddenly returned. Not as part of some career-redefining drama that saw her play against type in Matthew McConaughey’s resurgence, but in a Netflix action comedy that was summarily dismissed by critics as too sloppy for streaming. This certainly wasn’t the triumphant return fans were waiting for, but perhaps returning to the role of Tina Carlisle will help remedy that.

Speaking with Access Hollywood (via CNN) About a potential sequel to The Mask , Diaz revealed that she would be open to the idea “if Jim is okay with it.” “I mean, I’ve been riding those coattails since day one,” she added. So, if a proper sequel to “The Mask” is on the table, bringing back Diaz and Jim Carrey seems as simple as convincing Carrey to agree to return — which, judging by his recent statements, isn’t outside the realm of possibility.

After 2022 Jim Carrey claimed he was seriously considering retirement in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’. He said at the time that “if the angels brought some kind of writing written in golden ink” he might reconsider. Then, just two years later, Carrey said “nah” to retire and returned for the “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” movie. It’s hard to imagine that the “Sonic” trilogy came written in gold ink, suggesting that Carrey’s thoughts on retirement aren’t all that serious. This in turn means that there is real potential for a proper sequel to “The Mask.”

Asked by ComicBook.com Regarding returning for such a film, Carrey was somewhat noncommittal but at least seemed open to the idea:

“If someone has the right idea, I guess… it’s not really about the money. I joke about the money… but I never know. You can never be sure about these things. I said I wanted to.” He retired, but I think I was talking more about the power break because once a good idea comes your way, or a group of people that you really enjoyed working with and things like that, things tend to change.

In order to see the return of Stanley Ipkiss and Tina Carlisle, someone needs to give Carrey a great script, and he needs to agree to do so, ensuring Cameron Diaz’s involvement. Judging by the fact that “Sonic 3″ convinced Carrey to come out of retirement, I’m not sure the idea of ​​”The Mask 2” has to be that great either. Let’s just hope that, if the sequel is made, it retains that strange mix of styles that made the original so great.