Steven O'Dell, President of International Distribution at Sony Pictures, has confirmed that a sequel to the 2022 action-adventure film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg is in development.
- Jun 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - It's been two years since Nathan Drake and Victor "Sully" Sullivan embarked on their thrilling cinematic debut. Now, fans have reason to celebrate as a sequel is officially in the works, promising even more action-packed adventures.
More than two years have passed since the release of Sony Pictures' live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise, "Uncharted". The 2022 film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, featured Tom Holland as the street-wise Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as his seasoned mentor, Victor "Sully" Sullivan. Despite facing significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the movie grossed over $400 million worldwide on a $120 million budget, making it one of the most successful video game adaptations at the box office.
Fans of the franchise have eagerly awaited news of a sequel, and their patience has been rewarded. During the 2024 CineEurope trade show, Steven O'Dell, President of International Distribution at Sony Pictures, confirmed that a sequel to "Uncharted" is officially in development. This announcement marks the first official confirmation of "Uncharted 2", despite earlier hints and teases from the film's directors and cast members.
The original movie saw Nathan Drake teaming up with Sully to recover a fortune amassed by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Their quest faced stiff competition from billionaire Santiago Moncada, played by Antonio Banderas, and mercenary leader Jo Braddock, portrayed by Tati Gabrielle. Despite mixed reviews from critics, who rated it at 40% on Rotten Tomatoes citing it as an "echo of superior adventure films," the movie was a hit with audiences, achieving a 90% audience score.
As for the sequel, concrete details remain sparse. Mark Wahlberg mentioned last year that a script is in the works and teased that his character Sully would sport a mustache throughout the film, a detail his fans appreciated in the first movie's final scene. The sequel's story is expected to pick up on tantalizing threads from the first film's ending, such as the reveal that Nate's brother Sam is alive and imprisoned, and the introduction of Gage, who is interested in Nate's ring linked to Sir Francis Drake.
While no release date has been announced, the confirmation that "Uncharted 2" is in development is exciting news for fans of the franchise. The cast of the sequel remains unconfirmed at this stage, but the return of Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg seems essential for continuing the thrilling adventures of Nathan Drake and Sully. Stay tuned for more updates as this highly anticipated sequel takes shape.
