UNCHARTED Producer Teases Possible Sequel to Faith-Infused Blockbuster
By Movieguide® Contributor
UNCHARTED fans might get a sequel to the hit movie after producer Charles Roven revealed they are interested in continuing the story.
“We had a really good time with that movie,” Roven told The Hollywood Reporter. “The fans really liked the movie, and people who didn’t know anything about the game really liked the movie. So we are definitely looking to make another one of those.”
The sequel will hopefully follow the original and keep its characters rooted in strong Christian values. A portion of Movieguide®’s review of UNCHARTED reads:
UNCHARTED tells an exciting, terrific story. This big adventure will thrill moviegoers looking for a fun time at the movie theater. Also, UNCHARTED has a Christian worldview. For example, Nate has a strong respect for human life, and his pro-life attitude eventually rubs off on Sully giving the movie a redemptive premise. Also, UNCHARTED has Christian references and symbols, including a positive statement of Christian faith in one scene. However, Nate and Sully must steal a golden artifact from a ruthless Spaniard at an auction house to find the gold, and the movie contains excessive foul language.
Despite Roven’s enthusiasm, the sequel is likely years away as the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes have paused most productions.
Furthermore, Tom Holland, who played Nathan Drake in the Movieguide® Award-nominated movie, has taken a yearlong break from acting after filming the Apple TV+ series THE CROWDED ROOM. Holland revealed that the heavy topics the series explored took a major toll on his mental health.
“It was a tough time for sure. We were exploring certain emotions that I have definitely never experienced before, and then on top of that being a producer dealing with the day-to-day kind of problems that come with any film set added that extra level of pressure,” Holland told Extra! in June.
UNCHARTED’s strong release at the beginning of 2022 helped bring audiences back into theaters following the pandemic. The movie grossed over $400 million on a budget of $120 million.
Movieguide® previously reported:
UNCHARTED led the weekend box office, proving that people are still showing up to theaters, even amid COVID-19 worries.
“This speaks to the health of the market and shouldn’t be overlooked. The marketplace can sustain more than one overperformer,” Erik Lomis, head of United Artists Releasing, said.
UNCHARTED, starring Tom Holland, made $51 million over four days.
This box office bounty is due to creative marketing strategies implemented by Sony and UAR, Deadline reported.
For example, Sony spent close to $20 million on TV spots and partnered with Hyundai for a commercial starring Holland.
In addition to extensive marketing, movigoers also flocked to UNCHARTED for its moral messages and Christian and patriotic elements.
- Content: +1Share:
- Content: +4