It's technically a sequel. Though initially marketed as a remake, the character in the film, played by Samuel L. Jackson, is John Shaft Jr. and he is supposedly related to the original Shaft, played by Richard Roundtree in the 1971 original film. So it is a sequel. Samuel L. Jackson often referred to it as an "update" while promoting the film.
Yes. The sequel is Shaft (2019), in which both Samuel L. Jackson and Richard Roundtree reprise their roles.
So far, 5. First there was Shaft (1971), and it spawned two sequels; Shaft's Big Score! (1972), and Shaft in Africa (1973). This was followed by this film in 2000, which spawned another sequel; Shaft (2019). There was also a short-lived, 7 episode TV series, Shaft (1973), also starring Richard Roundtree.
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- How long is Shaft?1 hour and 39 minutes
- When was Shaft released?June 16, 2000
- What is the IMDb rating of Shaft?6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Shaft?John Shaft, Carmen Vasquez, Peoples Hernandez, Walter Wade, Jr., Rasaan, Jack Roselli, Diane Palmieri, Jimmy Groves, Curt Fleming, and others
- What is the plot of Shaft?New York City police detective John Shaft (nephew of the original 1970s detective) goes on a personal mission to make sure the son of a real estate tycoon is brought to justice after a racially-motivated murder.
- What was the budget for Shaft?$46 million
- How much did Shaft earn at the worldwide box office?$108 million
- How much did Shaft earn at the US box office?$70.3 million
- What is Shaft rated?R
- What genre is Shaft?Action, Crime, and Thriller
- How many awards has Shaft won?2 awards
- How many awards has Shaft been nominated for?15 nominations
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