Overview

• The sequel debuted at number one on global and U.S. Netflix charts on July 2 before slipping to the number two spot in its second week.
• It holds just a 24% critics’ score and a 37% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with similarly mixed or low ratings on Metacritic and IMDb.
• Fans have voiced frustration that the central Joe-Nicky romance was downplayed in favor of action set pieces.
• Production encountered leadership-driven halts and industry strikes that led to reshoots under director Victoria Mahoney before its eventual release.
• No third film has been confirmed, with Charlize Theron admitting she has “absolutely no idea” what a follow-up would look like.