Overview

• Nobody 2 earned $1.3 million from Thursday previews ahead of an opening projected at $10 million to $12 million across roughly 3,200 North American theaters.
• The sequel would double the original’s pandemic-era launch yet is forecast to place behind horror rival Weapons, which aims for $20 million to $22 million in its second weekend.
• Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, the $25 million production reunites Bob Odenkirk with Connie Nielsen and RZA, while adding Sharon Stone, Colin Hanks and John Ortiz to the ensemble.
• Early critical reaction is split, with a Metacritic score of 58 and an 85 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating, as reviewers applaud the action sequences but note thin character development.
• Bob Odenkirk’s intensive stunt training and willingness to continue the role underscore Universal’s reliance on overseas box office and premium video-on-demand to greenlight future installments.