Kevin Smith's beloved stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob will be returning in another cinematic adventure with Smith penning the script for Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars. Making their debut in the indie sensation Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob quickly became one of the most popular parts of Kevin Smith's View Askew universe, and only a handful of the director's films don't feature an appearance by the loudmouthed Jay and his quite buddy. Though they typically play ing roles, Jay and Silent Bob have also starred in two solo movies, further solidifying their place in pop culture.

Seen most recently in 2022's Clerks III, Jay and Silent Bob were once again on hand to lend a bit of levity with their outlandish antics. While Clerks III was something of a disappointment, every Jay and Silent Bob movie is elevated by their presence, and they may come to truly represent Kevin Smith's legacy as a director. As such, it only makes sense for the director to return to the well again and again, especially when he can continue to do other projects. Smith obviously loves the characters, which is why he is bringing Jay and Silent Bob back again in Store Wars.

Jay And Silent Bob: Store Wars Latest News

Kevin Smith Reveals The Full Title & Plot

things aren't all hunky-dory as a competing weed store threatens to put the enterprising duo out of business.

Though the celebrated indie director dropped a few hints earlier in 2024, the latest news came in July 2024 when he revealed the full title and plot for the next Jay and Silent Bob movie. According to CBR, the next stoner comedy opus will be titled Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars (a reference to Smith's beloved Star Wars universe), and will follow the slackers as they open their own legal weed store. However, things aren't all hunky-dory as a competing weed store threatens to put the enterprising duo out of business.

Jay And Silent Bob: Store Wars Is Confirmed

The Threequel Was Announced In 2023

A new Jay and Silent Bob movie was confirmed by Kevin Smith in December 2023, and it is an exciting continuation of his View Askewniverse following Clerks III. Speaking in a somewhat joking manner, Smith (who plays Silent Bob) mentioned that he "lost a bet" with Jason Mewes (who plays Jay), and thus was forced to write another script. All jokes aside, Smith reaffirmed his love for the characters and contextualized the movie through his own experience with his co-star Mewes. Smith said "we always kind of have fun doing those and stuff...so I'm writing another Jay and Bob movie".

A few months later, Smith would make a heartfelt post on Instagram that celebrated the 30th anniversary of Clerks and the Jay and Silent Bob characters. In the post, Smith reiterated his threequel plans, and it would be revealed in July 2024 that the third movie is officially titled Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars. No timeline has been announced, and it's unclear where the movie currently stands in the development process.

Jay And Silent Bob: Store Wars Cast

Jason Mewes & Kevin Smith Will Reprise Their Roles

So far, the only two cast that are confirmed for Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars are the titular stoner duo themselves. With Kevin Smith penning the script and presumably directing as well, he is guaranteed to return as Silent Bob, while his long-time co-star Jason Mewes will be back as Jay. Though nothing is certain yet, it wouldn't be entirely out of the question to see other characters from the View Askewniverse show up as well.

The presumptive cast includes:

How Does The New Movie Fit Into The Jay & Silent Bob Universe?

The View Askewniverse Is Open

If the movie focuses squarely on the eponymous pair, they will likely embark on a wacky standalone adventure that won't have much to do with the larger View Askewniverse narrative. The characters have bounced in and out of Smith's other films, but they have also existed largely on the outside as ing characters. However, if Smith continues his nostalgic streak seen most recently in Clerks III, this new movie could see the 30-year-old characters finally settle down.

View Askew is Kevin Smith's production company, and all of his films constitute the View Askewniverse because they are often interconnected.

Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars Story

A War In The Legal Weed Business

Smith spoke candidly about what the new movie will entail, and though the details were scant, it's obvious that Jay and Silent Bob: Store Wars will continue the stoner duo's wacky adventures. Smith mentioned that Jay and Silent Bob will open their own legal weed store, only to find a competitor across town is threatening to put them out of business. In typical Jay and Silent Bob fashion, things will escalate as a proverbial "war" breaks out between the competing businesses.