Netflix has announced a sequel to its hit fantasy film, Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. The news was confirmed on the movie’s official Twitter account on Wednesday (January 3.)
While there’s no word yet on the release date or any plot details, reports state that Smith and Edgerton will reprise their roles from the original film. David Ayer will return to direct and also write the script.
The $90 million budget thriller holds the title of being the most streamed movie on Netflix internationally. Bright was released on December 22 and earned 11 million streams in its first three days, breaking the record for most views in an opening week for a Netflix original film.
Despite being a fan favorite, critics were overwhelmingly negative about the movie. One review called it “astoundingly bad” while another said it was “visually grotesque, dreadfully dull and hopelessly convoluted.”
HipHopDX wasn’t quite as harsh, noting how Bright “could have been a classic video game but settles in just for an O.K. movie” in our review. The Hip Hop community had some things to say about the film too, with Chance The Rapper saying its depiction of racism was “shallow,” stating he felt “cheated.”
The sci-fi/action film is set in present-day Los Angeles but depicts humans, orcs and elves as the different races in society. The film serves as social commentary with Smith and Edgerton playing cops — a human and an orc, respectively — who set out to battle enemies and rescue civilians.
F^ck the critics.
waiting for chance the rapper to make his announcement
Chance the rapper needs to stfu, with his annoying puberty voice. Stick to music bro…
This movie was really
…good
I thought it was dope!
Bright was light (pun intended) script wise, wasn’t disappointed but they could have done more, hopefully they will for the sequel
I wanna taste his ork spluge
It should feature Jaden Smith instead
These critics are early working for the Hollywood producers. I thought the movie was good.
I watched it and I thought it was allot better than critics was making it seem, it was a different type of movie and yes it could have had a few improvements but will Smith and Joel Edgerton did a good job with the roles they had. Hats off also to Netflix for taking the chance and producing quite a few good shows as of late, I will be looking forward to the sequel of bright