Yeah, we know this story deserves a better title than what we have above. But considering everything happening with Twisters, which will serve as a standalone sequel to the cult classic Twister (1996), things are not looking good for the upcoming Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones starrer. And yes, it may get sandwiched between Despicable Me 4 and Deadpool 3. Here’s how!
In a recent interview with Vogue, Glen Powell revealed that Twisters would not serve as a direct sequel to the 1996 Jan de Bont directional. Instead, it will have a completely original story. “It’s definitely not a reboot. We’re not trying to recreate the story from the first one. It’s a completely original story. There are no characters from the original movie back, so it’s not really a continuation. It’s just its own standalone story in the modern-day.”
Making Twisters completely different from its predecessor makes sense, as it provides makers a great chance to honour the original film’s legacy while entertaining viewers with a new and fresh story. New entries in a film franchise do not need to share strong connections with their previous instalments. This approach is indeed surprising, considering the ongoing trend of prominent Hollywood franchises trying really hard to build up nostalgia and lore to get more traction for future entries. However, it is also possible that the decision to prefer a completely original plot may backfire on the production houses involved, such as Universal and Warner Bros. Fans of the original flick may feel disconnected while watching the film. Ultimately, it all depends upon how well ‘Twisters’ turns out.
But there is one more thing that the makers of Twisters should worry about: its release date. The second entry to the Twister franchise will hit theatres worldwide on July 19, 2024. And it will get only one week to mint as much money as possible, as MCU’s Deadpool 3 will receive a grand worldwide theatrical release on July 26, 2024. Given the hype the forthcoming Ryan Reynolds starrer has with it (which will certainly increase in the upcoming months), it will be impossible for Twisters to outperform the third Deadpool film. Plus, Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 is set to release theatrically on July 3, 2024. We all know how popular this franchise is across the globe. Considering all the scenarios, Twisters will likely get fewer screens than Deadpool 3 or Despicable Me 4.
Furthermore, Twisters reportedly has a mammoth budget of $200 million. Both Despicable Me 4 and Deadpool 3 may cross the prestigious $1 billion mark globally during their respective theatrical runs, giving Twisters no room to breathe. Stay tuned for more updates.