FAQ

It's technically a sequel. Though initially marketed as a remake, the character in the film, played by Samuel L. Jackson, is named John Shaft and he is the nephew of John Shaft, played by Richard Roundtree in the 1971 original film. Roundtree also reprises the role in this film. So it is a sequel. Samuel L. Jackson often referred to it as an "update" while promoting the film.

Yes. The sequel is Shaft (2019), in which both Samuel L. Jackson and Richard Roundtree reprise their roles.

So far, 5. First there was Shaft (1971), and it spawned two sequels; Liebesgrüße aus Pistolen (1972), and Shaft in Afrika (1973). This was followed by this film in 2000, which spawned another sequel; Shaft (2019). There was also a short-lived, 7 episode TV series, Shaft (1973), also starring Richard Roundtree.