Sony has already started planning for The Grudge 3 - several months shy of the release of Grudge 2, according to Moviehole. But can Shimizu resist the temptation to direct yet again? At this year's San Diego Comic Con Takashi Shimizu, director of "The Grudge 2", tells Moviehole that the studio is keen for him to direct the second sequel [as well]. Though he said he'd like to be involved in some capacity - and he isn't ruling out directing it, yet - he would probably only produce it. He seems keen to journey beyond the world of "The Grudge".