Sequel in the Works for Sylvester Stallone's Superhero Film 'Samaritan'
'Samaritan 2' continues the thrilling saga of Sylvester Stallone's superhero, delving deeper into his mysterious past, tackling new villains, and pushing the boundaries of his extraordinary abilities Bragi F Schut returns to craft an electrifying script, promising an action-packed sequel that will leave fans on the edge of their seats
Production companies often rely on the success of a new venture to gauge the potential for a follow-up. After careful evaluations, Amazon and MGM have decided to develop a sequel to the 2022 superhero film, Samaritan, which featured Sylvester Stallone as a former superhero turned vigilante. Stallone will not only reprise his role from the first film but also produce it under his production company, Balboa Productions. Prior to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, Stallone had already agreed to the deal, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Samaritan, based on a 2014 graphic novel, follows the story of Joe, played by Stallone, a garbage collector who forms a deep bond with a young boy named Sam living in the same neighborhood. Their relationship blossoms after Joe saves Sam from a group of bullies, leading Sam to believe that Joe is Samaritan, a superhero presumed dead after a fiery clash with his twin brother Nemesis 25 years earlier. Despite the passage of time, some, including Sam, still believe that Samaritan is alive and secretly residing in their city.
Samaritan received mixed reviews from critics with Marco Vitto Oddo from Our website highlighting that, despite its potential, the film transformed an "inventive concept into a generic superhero story." Nevertheless, the movie resonated better with audiences, achieving a 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Samaritan made its exclusive debut on Prime Video in August 2022 and proved to be a massive success for the streaming platform as it secured the top spot on the charts for three consecutive weeks.
What Will 'Samaritan 2' Plot Be About?
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Details of the sequel's plot are currently being kept secret. However, considering that the original film's ending left audiences with numerous unanswered questions, there is ample room for fan speculation about where the sequel might be headed. Some fans theorize that Joe could potentially be the villainous brother, Nemesis, and that Sam is the son of the deceased brother. If this speculation is accurate, the sequel could explore Joe's role in helping Sam discover his true identity and nurture his superhero abilities. But for now, all of this remains mere speculation. Stay tuned to Our website for further updates.
