<P> While Jack Reacher was intended to be a tent - pole for a film series , it was initially reported that a sequel would be unlikely due to its lackluster run at the North American box office . However , in February 2013 , a sequel became more likely after the film surpassed a gross of $200 million worldwide . On December 9 , 2013 , it was announced that Paramount Pictures and Skydance Media were moving forward with the development of a second film , reportedly based on the 2013 Jack Reacher novel Never Go Back . </P>
jack reacher never go back based on which book
the 2013 Jack Reacher novel Never Go Back