Overview
- The sequel collected an estimated $13 million over three days and $15 million across the four-day MLK weekend in the U.S., with roughly $31 million worldwide.
- Critics and audiences have embraced the film (about 93% on Rotten Tomatoes), with praise for Nia DaCosta’s direction and standout performances that include a widely noted mid-film moment applauded at press screenings.
- With a reported $63 million production budget, industry reporting notes the film would need a significantly higher global haul to reach theatrical profitability once marketing and exhibitor cuts are factored in.
- Sony had been moving toward a third installment, though coverage now frames the timeline and release strategy as under review, and separate reports indicate Danny Boyle is expected to return to direct if it proceeds.
- The antagonist’s design deliberately references Jimmy Savile, a creative choice acknowledged by the filmmakers that has driven cultural conversation and uneven reactions in some territories.