There have been loads of situations through which a movie or TV present, it turns into obtainable to Netflix subscription holders and it experiences a resurgence. This appeared to occur this previous week with Geostorm, which landed on the streamer and seemingly made waves. As thrilling as that’s, followers of the movie ought to get pumped for an additional motive. That is as a result of a distinct film starring Gerard Butler is about to get a sequel.
Upon its arrival on Netflix, Geostorm managed to crack the streamer’s Prime 10 record, hitting the No. 4 spot. That might seemingly point out {that a} strong variety of viewers determined to observe the movie, which as a Rotten Tomatoes critic rating of 18%. Whereas it has since fallen off, I might nonetheless say that is spectacular. What I might argue is much more notable, although, is that the opposite Butler-led movie I alluded to is receiving a sequel after experiencing a wild launch.
The movie receiving the sequel is Greenland, which didn’t precisely get its due when it was launched again in 2020. The movie was delayed a number of occasions on the introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic and ended up receiving an at-home launch, finally turning into obtainable with a Max subscription by the tip of that 12 months. Regardless of the hiccups and the discharge date woes, the Ric Roman Waugh-helmed flick surprisingly carried out nicely financially, and that is arguably what sparked a sequel titled Greenland: Migration.
The truth that the 2020 survival film, which has a 77% critics rating on RT, didn’t have a standard theatrical opening is really a disgrace, as a result of it is a actually good catastrophe film higher than many would possibly anticipate. The movie follows a household who fights for his or her survival as a comet races in the direction of Earth and threatens to exterminate the human race. Greenland acquired largely constructive crucial evaluations, and Gerard Butler offers one of many strongest performances of his profession.
Butler isn’t any stranger to the motion/thriller style, having starred in motion pictures like Aircraft, Olympus Has Fallen and 300. Nonetheless, Greenland showcases a extra grounded, right down to earth efficiency from him and he actually shines.
Migration instantly follows the occasions of its predecessor. The central household, who survived inside a bunker within the OG flick, are compelled to go away their shelter and embark on a harmful journey to discover a new residence in decimated Europe. The film has already wrapped filming and can be launched by Lionsgate someday this 12 months. It feels like an ideal popcorn movie and, as soon as a trailer is lastly launched, it could encourage individuals to take a look at the unique movie as nicely.
Hopefully, Migration will get its due in the best way the primary movie ought to have. I additionally might completely see this title thriving on a platform like Netflix. If a critically-panned film like Geostorm is ready to discover an viewers on Netflix, and even rank within the Prime 10, a movie with a movie with a bit extra oomph might achieve much more consideration. I’m rooting for this sequel and hoping that it lives as much as the standard of the unique whereas additionally discovering a strong viewers.
It is possible for you to to see Greenland: Migration this 12 months, because it’s anticipated to drop amid the 2025 film schedule in some unspecified time in the future. As for the primary film, it is nonetheless obtainable to stream on Max. Lastly, when you’re searching for much more spectacle, try Geostorm as nicely.