Exterritorialis among the most popular movies on Netflix, but director Christian Zübert reveals what would need to happen for a sequel. The action thriller was released back in April and portrays a special forces soldier who becomes suspicious of a U.S. consulate when her son goes missing.Exterritorialhas generated impressive viewership, but polarized audiences since premiering, as evidenced by the 45% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. The cast features Jeanne Goursaud, Dougray Scott, Annabelle Mandeng, Kayode Akinyemi, and Lera Abova.
During a recent interview withDeadline,Zübert addressed whether he would continue expanding theExterritorialuniverse.While he would not dismiss making another movie, Zübert explained that it would require “a really good idea.” The writer/director added that success would not be enough reason to make a sequel. Read his comments below:
I always like to do something new and challenge myself in a new way. I wouldn’t say no, but I would say we would have to have a really good idea for that first. I wouldn’t just do it just for the heck of it, or just because the first one was successful.
What The Director’s Comments Mean For Exterritorial’s Future
Could Another Movie Work?
Exterritorialquickly became a streaming hit, boasting strong viewership numbers from the week of release, which has continued to improve in total. After premiering, it has also managed to chart onNetflix, generating more than 85 million views and counting, and ranking among the top five most popularnon-English Netflix films, right behindNowhere. Despite mixed reactions, this kind of performance signals thata sequel toExterritorialcould be another massive success.
Theending ofExterritorialseemingly wraps up the story for Sara Wulf (Jeanne Goursaud). The final moments reveal that Josh (Rickson Guy da Silva) was kidnapped, largely because Erik Kynch (Dougray Scott) knew Sara would actively pursue him. Making Sara appear unstable would also cast blame on her for any chaos that ensued, as Kynch targeted Kira (Lera Abova). Once Sara exposes him and reunites with Josh, she finally departs for America. While anExterritorialsequel could possibly pick up from there,it could choose to explore an entirely separate story too.
Our Take On Another Exterritorial Movie
It Could Be Big For Netflix
Considering how successfulExterritorialhas become, it will be interesting to see how much further it can improve on the Netflix charts, especially if Zübert eventually decides to develop a sequel. The movie is full of memorable and entertaining action, including some close-combat fight sequences and war flashbacks, which Zübert can still likely outdo in a follow-up. For Zübert, a sequel is not top of mind, but audiences who have watchedExterritorialare likely eager for more. Should it no longer center on Sara, a second movie could explore Kira’s character or depict another dangerous altercation and the effect of international law.
