Overview

• The film hit No. 1 on Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 after its Aug. 28 launch and held the spot for three days before dropping as Unknown Number: The High School Catfish took over on Sept. 3, per FlixPatrol.
• It remains a top global title on Netflix, with tracking showing it near the summit of worldwide rankings.
• Director Chris Columbus and stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie have publicly expressed eagerness to return.
• Forbes notes an ending change from the novel and potential cast scheduling conflicts as factors that could complicate a swift sequel.
• Adapted from Richard Osman’s bestseller and released by Netflix after a limited U.K. theatrical run, the film has multiple published follow-up novels available for potential future installments.