Sex and the City could happen again, Sarah Jessica Parker just revealed who’s the only person that matters at Golden Globes

Sex and the City could happen again—but don’t expect it anytime soon. Sarah Jessica Parker just revealed what’s really holding back another franchise revival at the Golden Globes. The answer might surprise fans who’ve been waiting 5+ months since the beloved show ended.

The Door Isn’t Closed—Just Depends on Michael Patrick King

Sarah Jessica Parker made clear that she’s absolutely open to reprising her iconic role. At the Golden Eve gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on January 6, she told reporter Marc Malkin from Variety that she hears “lots of very original ideas.”

But here’s the catch: none of those ideas matter unless Michael Patrick King gets excited about them. “The only thing that really matters is what excites Michael Patrick King. And right now he’s just not thinking about that,” Parker explained.

This is significant news for fans who haven’t seen Carrie Bradshaw on screen since the And Just Like That season 3 finale aired on August 14, 2025.

Five Months Since the Franchise Said Goodbye—But Is It Really Over?

The Sex and the City franchise brought down the curtain in August 2025 after running for more than two decades. Sarah Jessica Parker had played the fashion-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw for an incredible 27 years—from the original series debut in 1998 through the two feature films and the recent HBO Max revival.

Showrunner Michael Patrick King announced that season 3 would be the final season, calling it “a wonderful place to stop.” The announcement came as the season was expanded from 10 to 12 episodes for a proper send-off.

Yet Parker’s comments suggest the story might not be completely written yet. Her willingness to return—if the right idea comes along—indicates that Carrie Bradshaw‘s journey could continue beyond August 2025.

Element	Details
Award Received	Carol Burnett Award for career achievement in television
Ceremony	Golden Eve primetime special honoring Helen Mirren and Sarah Jessica Parker
Air Date	January 8, 2026, 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+
Years as Carrie	27 years (1998-2025)

Parker’s Reunion With Her Castmates Was a Full Circle Moment

Parker didn’t attend the ceremony alone. She walked the Golden Eve red carpet with her husband Matthew Broderick and their actor son James Wilkie Broderick. But the night took an emotional turn when she reunited with her Sex and the City family.

She connected with longtime costars Kristin Davis, Evan Handler, and David Eigenberg—a moment that underscored how deeply woven the show remains in popular culture and the lives of those who made it happen.

“I hear lots of very original ideas, all lovely and well intentioned and often very clever, but the only thing that really matters is what excites Michael Patrick King. And right now he’s just not thinking about that.”

— Sarah Jessica Parker, speaking at the Golden Globes

What Does This Mean for Sex and the City Fans Hoping for More?

The ball is clearly in Michael Patrick King‘s court. He created the universe, shepherded the revival, and he’s the gatekeeper for any future projects. Parker‘s openness to returning is encouraging, but it hinges entirely on what excites him next.

Fans shouldn’t expect a quick turnaround, though. Parker emphasized that King is “just not thinking” about a revival right now. That suggests he’s taking time to step away from Carrie and her world after an intense creative journey.

Still, Parker‘s comments leave the door remarkably open. In entertainment, “not thinking about it” is very different from “never happening again.”

Sources

• Variety – “Sarah Jessica Parker on More ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ and Calls ‘The Family Stone’ Sequel a ‘Bittersweet Quandary’ Following Diane Keaton’s Death”
• Deadline – “Golden Globes’ Helen Mirren, Sarah Jessica Parker Special Sets Talent”
• NBC San Diego – “How finale ended the ‘Sex and the City’ story after 27 years”