Poor reviews and an underwhelming box office performance have madeArgylle’s legacy something of a disappointment, but that hasn’t stopped veteran action directorMatthew Vaughnfrom wanting to make a sequel. In a recent interview withEmpire, theKingsmanseries director expressed interest in continuing the twisty spy story ofArgylle. Vaughn cited the film’s performance as a big component in wanting to make anotherArgyllefilm in the following statement. Vaughn also expressed his confusion at the film’s negative reviews, saying:
“We’re doing very well on streaming. People are liking it. Nothing would make me happier than making another one. I’m getting texts saying, ‘Wow, those reviews were f—ing harsh!’ The more we can get people to watchArgylle, the more chance we make another one. I’d love to make another one, we’ve got it planned. It’ll make a good little movie. We’ll see. Never say never.”
2024 has been a rough year for action movies, with even the most well-reviewed and anticipatedfilms likeThe Fall GuyandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagagreatly performing below expectations.Argylle, which primarily follows a shy author (Bryce Dallas Howard) as she gets embroiled in a world of spies and espionage, is one of the more egregious examples of a 2024 box office flop. The film failed to break even, making less than $100 million at the global box office on a reported budget of $200 million. Still, despite the reviews and box office, Matthew Vaughn is right that the film didperform very well on streaming following its debut on AppleTV+. The film also has its fans — you’re able to read Collider’s ownMaggie Lovitt’s positive thoughts inher review ofArgylle.
Matthew Vaughn Has Several Other Projects in Development
The odds of us getting anArgyllesequel are completely up in the air, but Matthew Vaughn has more than a few other projects in the works. That’s especially true for his other (and moderately more successful) spy franchise, theKingsmanseries. Not only is Vaughn working on a proper sequel toKingsman: The Golden Circle, but he’s also working on a WWII-set continuation tothe prequel facet of theKingsmanuniverse,The King’s Man: The Traitor King.
In addition to multipleKingsmanprojects, Vaughn is also set to return to one of his oldest and most beloved franchises. In early 2024, Vaughn revealed in a Collider exclusive that he is producing a new trilogy set in theKick-Assuniverse.This new saga set in the superhero parody world will begin withThe Stuntman, which will follow two brothers who fulfill their lifelong dream of becoming stunt performers. How this will tie into theKick-Assstory isn’t entirely known, but it’s still exciting news for fans of the cult classic.
Argylleis currently available to stream on AppleTV+.
An introverted spy novelist is drawn into the activities of a sinister underground syndicate.
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