Summary
Argylledirector Matthew Vaughn addresses whether audiences can expect anArgylle 2. Hitting theaters earlier this year, Vaughn’s latest action comedy follows espionage novelist Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) as she becomes tangled in a very real web of international spycraft that mirrors the events of one of her books.Argylle’s reviewswere overwhelmingly negative right out of the gate, and the film, which also stars Henry Cavill and Sam Rockwell, was a major disappointment at the box office.
In a recent interview withEmpire, Vaughn comments on the chances ofArgylle 2after the first film’s poor reception. According to the director,all hope is not yet lost for a sequel (or aYoung Argyllespinoff) due to the movie’s strong performance on streaming. Check out his full comment below:
“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.”
Will Argylle 2 Actually Happen?
A Sequel Would Have One Major Difference From The Original
TheArgylleendingclearly sets up further adventures for Conway and some key characters, but the film was a significant dud in theaters. Thespy movie had an estimated budget of $200 million, making it a wildly expensive endeavor. To break even, according to the standard Hollywood blockbuster formula,Argyllewould have had to make somewhere in the ballpark of $500 million to account not only for the production budget, but also theaters' cuts of the gross and marketing expenses.
Argyllecame nowhere close to this number. As of writing,Argylle’s box officesits at a disastrous $96.2 million worldwide. In order to make up for this poor performance, Vaughn’s film will not only have to perform well on VOD, but it will have to drive Apple TV+ subscriptions. Detailed stats in these two areas aren’t really ever made public, but it’s hard to imagine either will ever be high enough to move the needle as much as is necessary after the film fell so far short of expectations.
That being said, Vaughn clearly sees some hope when it comes toArgylle 2’s chancesand the further expansion of the franchise. If another movie does move forward, thebiggest difference it would have from the first movie would be its price tag. Should Vaughn find a way to makeArgylle 2for about $81 million, which is estimated to be the budget of his firstKingsmanmovie, then the movie might stand a chance.
Source:Empire
Argylle 2
Shortly after the original film’s release in 2024, director Matthew Vaughn expressed interest in developing Argylle 2. The film has yet to be announced; however, Vaughn has stated ideas are in motion for the action-packed spy comedy sequel.
