The Godfather Part IV (2025): What Happens After Part Three?
After the third installment of the legendary The Godfather series, there were talks about the possibility of a fourth installment. Andy Garcia, who played Vincent Corleone, expressed his desire to participate and even direct if the project was made – but with one important condition: director Francis Ford Coppola’s approval.
– Why is Francis Ford Coppola’s approval needed?
Francis Ford Coppola not only directed the original three films, he also worked with writer Mario Puzo to turn The Godfather into one of the immortal monuments of cinema history. His name is synonymous with the soul of the series – so any sequel, whether a fourth or a prequel, cannot be separated from Coppola’s artistic mark.
Creative influence and power
Coppola not only directed, he also co-wrote the screenplay with Puzo, contributing to the creation of the world of tragedy, honor and power revolving around the Corleone family. Therefore, any project without Coppola’s approval would lack legitimacy, and be vulnerable to negative reactions from the critical community or loyal audiences.
Maintaining quality and reputation
The first three films were masterpieces. Parts one and two won the Oscar for Best Picture, and the third, although controversial, was still highly appreciated for its character depth. A fourth film, if not done properly, could destroy the artistic legacy of the entire series. Therefore, Coppola’s support or at least approval would be a “guarantee” of artistic quality and psychological depth.
Respecting the personal values and spirit of the work
The world of The Godfather is a world that Coppola and Puzo created together – where themes of family, honor, power and destiny are delicately woven. Making a sequel without Coppola’s consent would be an insult to the creator of that universe, especially to those who love pure cinematic art.
Proposed project: Combining prequel and sequel
One script idea that has been mentioned is to combine prequel and sequel in parallel, similar to the way The Godfather Part II did.
🎥 Prequel (1930s) – “The Making of an Empire”
A young Vito Corleone (expected to be played by Diego Luna) is building his influence in Manhattan. This is a period when he is not yet the “Godfather”, just a young man with a mind in the world of Italian, Jewish and Irish crime.
Key events:
The tragic death of his first best friend – turns Vito cold.
His first honor killing – marks a moral turning point.
Establishing his initial relationship with the Tattaglia family – sows the seeds of conflict for the first part.
🎬 Sequel (1990s) – “Bleeding Legacy”
Vincent Corleone (played by Oscar Isaac) is now the Don of the Corleone family. But the world has changed – Eastern European crime, human trafficking networks and even cybercrime have begun to overwhelm the “old rules of the game”.
Internal conflict:
Vincent begins to become like Michael: lonely, gloomy, trading everything for power.
Vincent’s biological daughter (Zendaya) wants to expose the family and bring all the crimes to light. She wants to end the “Corleone darkness”.
Climax: An assassin from the last remaining branch of the Tattaglia family appears. The final confrontation takes place in Sicily – where it all began.
A fitting end to the legend?
The Godfather Part IV, if made with Coppola’s approval or even collaboration, could have been a brilliant finale – not only unraveling the mysteries of the Corleone family’s history, but also reflecting on the world’s change from honor to chaos.
Will the legend have one last say?
