The director of one of the most beloved sci-fi films ever just dropped an interesting new update regarding a potential sequel. While speaking withTotal Filmto promote his upcoming action comedyThe Instigators(starringMatt Damon,Casey Affleck, andHong Chau),Doug Limanrevealed that a sequel toEdge of Tomorrowmay not be hopeless. Fans have been clamoring for moreEdge of Tomorrowsince the first film premiered — now 10 years ago in 2014 — but aside froma few small updates here and there, it’s been mostly quiet on that front. However, Liman did mention that if Warner Bros. were to ask him about it tomorrow, it would be far from the first time:
“I do think there’s probably no better compliment to a movie than people wanting for there to be a sequel. Road House — there’s call for a sequel. Edge of Tomorrow, there’s no better compliment than Warner Bros. constantly bringing it up, ‘Will you go and make another one of these?'”
While asecond installment in theEdge of Tomorrowfranchisemight work better as a prequel, sci-fi fans will take whatever they can get at this point. However, it’s one thing to say a movie is beloved and acclaimed and that people want more, but it’s another thing to prove it.Edge of Tomorrowcurrently sits at a 91% rating from audiences and a 90% score from critics onRotten Tomatoes, making it Liman’s highest-rated movie. The film boasted a large reported budget of $178 million, but that didn’t stop it from turning a major profit at the box office, earning $370 million worldwide which, when adjusted for inflation, is roughly $490 million.
Tom Cruise Is Proud of His Work on ‘Edge of Tomorrow’
Movie savantTom Cruiserecently celebrated the10-year anniversary ofEdge of Tomorrow, highlighting how much fun he had on set while also reminiscing on his work with Liman,Christopher McQuarrie, andBill Paxton. It’s funny to consider how much of a successEdge of Tomorrowhas been for Cruise, consideringBrad Pittalmost played the lead role in the film. It is well-regarded as one of Cruise’s best movies, and his performance alongside co-starEmily Bluntis truly something to behold. Liman has also mentioned that coming back for a sequel would be an immensely high bar to jump, and one that runs the risk of hurting the first film’s legacy if it goes poorly, something that legacy sequels have done too many times.
There has been no official word fromWarner Bros. on anEdge of Tomorrowsequel. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and streamEdge of Tomorrowon TNT.
Edge of Tomorrow
In a future Earth besieged by alien invaders, an untested officer finds himself caught in a time loop, reliving the same brutal battle repeatedly. As he learns from each experience, he partners with a skilled warrior to alter the course of the conflict and humanity’s fate.
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