Overview

• The sequel debuted on June 20 with a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling strong critical support.
• Viewer responses have split over the film’s narrative coherence and ending despite its praised visuals.
• Boyle addressed UK child protection laws by employing realistic prosthetics in scenes featuring 14-year-old actor Alfie Williams.
• The director continued his digital experimentation by shooting key sequences with iPhone cameras for an immersive aesthetic.
• As the first installment of Boyle’s new trilogy, the film sets the stage for a second chapter directed by Nia DaCosta in January 2026.