Tornadoes, storm chasers, and Glen Powell's charm—Twisters (2024) was a force of nature at the domestic box office. Now, Hollywood's betting that audiences will once again chase the storm. But is this sequel a fresh gust of excitement, or just reheated leftovers?
Insider Daniel Richtman dropped the news: Twisters 2 is officially in early development at Universal and Warner Bros. The first film, despite mixed overseas reception (104Minternationallyvs.astaggering104Minternationallyvs.astaggering268M in North America), proved that America still loves watching Midwestern landscapes get obliterated by CGI cyclones.
Why Did ‘Twisters' Work?
- Red State Appeal? Deadline noted its apolitical approach (no climate change debates, just pure destruction).
- Nostalgia Factor: A legacy sequel to the 1996 cult hit Twister, complete with updated VFX and Powell's star power.
- Marketing Blitz: Universal hammered trailers into every ad break, turning it into an event movie.
Sequel Speculation:
- Titles in Play: Twi2sters, Twisters: Part Deux, or the gloriously ridiculous Twisters in Space (please, no).
- Cast: Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones are expected to return. Director Lee Isaac Chung's involvement? Still up in the air (but money talks).
- The Big Question: Can they replicate the first film's domestic frenzy, or will this be another Independence Day: Resurgence—a hollow cash-grab?
The Verdict?
Hollywood's sequel obsession isn't slowing down, and Twisters 2 is riding the gust. But without a fresh hook (space tornados don't count), this might just be more sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Let's be real—Twisters (2024) worked because it was big, dumb, and knew it. The sequel? It'll live or die on whether it can bottle that same chaotic fun. But here's the twist: audiences are smarter now. A rehash won't cut it. They'll need sharper writing, wilder set pieces, and maybe—just maybe—a reason to care beyond Powell's smirk.
“Should ‘Twisters 2' take risks or just double down on destruction? And what's your pitch for the sequel's title?”
