Don't Breathe 2 returns on Netflix.
Don't Breathe 2, a 2021 horror-thriller, has gone global on Netflix three years after its theatrical premiere. Directed by Rodo Sayagues with Fede Alvarez as executive producer, the sequel centers on Stephen Lang's Norman Nordstrom, the vengeful blind man with hidden secrets, who today leads a calm life with a young daughter he adopted. The popularity of the movie on Netflix is evidence of both its continuing appeal and its capacity to appeal to viewers worldwide.
Global Stream Success
On Netflix's worldwide Top 10 most-watched English-language films for the week of July 22 through July 28, Don't Breathe 2 ranks number 8. With 3.2 million viewers and 5.2 million viewing hours, the movie proved appealing everywhere. It exceeded other well-known Movies including Hillbilly Elegy, whose topic J.D. Vance became Donald Trump's running mate attracted current attention, and Anyone But You, a 2023 romantic comedy making over $200 million at the box office.
A Reiteration for Fede Alvarez
The popularity of Don't Breathe 2 arrives at a critical junctur for Fede Alvarez. Although his last couple projects—The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018) and the 2022 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Netflix film—failed to satisfy either commercial or critical expectations, this streaming success could indicate a filmmaker's turn-around. Originally well-known in the mid-2010s with Evil Dead (2013) and the original Don't Breathe, he
An Other Age for Alvarez
Alvarez's popularity on Netflix coincides with his impending release of a new sci-fi horror sequel Alien: Romulus, so starting a new franchise. Set to open on August 16, the movie has created a lot of buzz by leveraging the heritage of the Alien series. Following the popularity of Don't Breathe 2 on Netflix, Alvarez's movie might be a theatrical triumph.
The Direction of the Franchise
Alvarez is concentrated on his current project even if the ending of Don't Breathe 2 might limit the prospect of a sequel despite its streaming success. Currently under development is a continuation of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series movie.
