Sharon Stone’s 'Basic Instinct' Is Coming Back — But Can It Still Shock Us in 2025?
Has the thrill cooled in today’s hyper-aware culture war?
What do you get when one of the most controversial films of the ’90s comes back in today’s world of cancel culture, TikTok debates, and endless reboots? Apparently, Amazon and MGM want to find out.
According to The Wrap, the Basic Instinct reboot is officially in the works — with the original screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas, returning to write the script. And not just for nostalgia. He’s being paid $4 million to deliver something bold, wild, and — in his words — "orgasmic." He also says it will be "anti-woke," which already has the internet buzzing.
Will Sharon Stone be back?
That’s the question fans are dying to know.
She hasn’t confirmed anything yet. But Sharon Stone’s character, Catherine Tramell, wasn’t just part of the original film — she was the film. Her cool stare, her mystery, and that interrogation scene made movie history.
If she returns, it could add a whole new level to the story. Catherine, now older, could be even more powerful — and even more dangerous.
But what does "anti-woke" actually mean here?
Joe Eszterhas says he’s tired of today’s Hollywood playing it safe. He wants to bring back the raw energy and sexual tension that made Basic Instinct so iconic. But will that work in today’s climate?
Let’s be real: the 1992 version was already criticised for being offensive and outdated, especially in how it portrayed queer characters. So making something "anti-woke" now? That could either make headlines or create backlash — maybe both.
