Summary
Wolfsdirector Jon Watts addressesWolfs 2as Apple TV+ eyes another outing forGeorge Clooney and Brad Pitt. Telling the story of lone wolf fixers Nick (Pitt) and Jack (Clooney) as they’re assigned to the same job,Wolfswas originally slated for a wide theatrical release in September. It was announced earlier this month, however, that the film, which also stars Amy Ryan and Austin Abrams, would instead be getting a limited theatrical release before landing on Apple TV+, withWolfs 2now also in the works.
In a recent interview withVanity Fair, Watts comments on this uniqueWolfs 2development, revealing thattalks regarding a sequel have actually been ongoing since the end of 2023. As for whether a follow-up film actually happens, the director reveals that it’s up to audiences. Check out Watts' comment below:
“Apple’s been talking to me about a sequel since I turned in my cut in December. That’s always been an ongoing discussion. I absolutely did not write the movie with a sequel in mind. But it was very fun to make, so I don’t know, I think you let the audience decide if they want to see more.”
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Why Wolfs 2 Was Announced Before The First Movie Even Came Out
Apple’s Decision To Scrap The Theatrical Release Explained
Though not confirmed, it’s now theorized thatWolfs 2is essentially a peace offering to Watts, Clooney, and Pitt.Wolfswas supposed to be getting a wide theatrical release, as previous Apple films likeRidley Scott’sNapoleonand Matthew Vaughn’sArgylledid, andWatts, Clooney, and Pitt would have signed onto the film knowing this, with deals that account for box office performance. It’s possible, however, that Apple changed its mind about a theatrical release after being underwhelmed by early box office tracking figures for the film.
It’s not clear what the budget forWolfsis, but Clooney and Pitt likely commanded large salaries.
Internal data at Apple has evidently suggested thatWolfswould do better as a streaming film or that it would be a disappointment theatrically. Considering bothNapoleonandArgyllewere also significant box office disappointments,it makes sense that Apple would want to avoid establishing a pattern of underwhelming theatrical releases. Making this kind of shift, however, obviously has financial consequences for creatives involved, and some have theorized thatgreen-lightingWolfs 2, probably with big paydays for Clooney, Pitt, and Watts, is Apple’s way of smoothing things over.
Watts' latest comment, though, affirms that talk ofWolfs 2has actually been ongoing for well over six months, and it suggests that Apple is happy with the film and sees its potential. With box office performance no longer likely to be much of a factor when looking at the first movie’s performance,viewership on Apple TV+will now be the key metric that decides whether there’s an appetite for more. It’s likely that more concrete information regardingWolfs 2won’t arrive until the end of 2024, or at some point next year.
Wolfs
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Wolfs is an action-thriller film written and directed by Jon Watts, and sees the on-screen reunion of Brad Pitt and George Clooney after nearly fifteen years. The film centers on two fixers who are brought together when they’re both hired for the same job.
