: The "riveting piece of cinema" won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

: Tony Award-winning producer Ken Davenport has secured the rights.

: The film was noted for its use of body-mounted cameras to create a sense of being "lost in chaos".

: Officially in development for the stage as of late 2024.

: As of March 2026, the project is in the very early stages, with no workshop announcements or city tryouts confirmed yet. Slumdog Millionaire 2 (Film/TV Sequel) :

: It remains unclear if director Danny Boyle or original stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto will return for the follow-up. Legacy of the Original Piece

: Screenwriter Simon Beaufoy spent months interviewing children in Mumbai slums to capture an authentic "sense of community" and energy.