Brothers 2receives an enthusiastic response from director Max Barbakow who teases an “Ocean’s 11 style” heist. The new action-comedy follows a reformed criminal, now living a quiet life with his wife, who is pulled back into a dangerous heist when his reckless twin brother convinces him to join a cross-country mission, forcing them to navigate gunfights, legal trouble, and family tensions as they struggle to repair their fractured relationship before it leads to their undoing. Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage lead theBrotherscastalongside Taylour Paige, Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser, M. Emmet Walsh, and Jennifer Landon.
In an exclusive interview withScreen Rant,Max Barbakow shared an enthusiastic response to the idea ofBrothers 2. The director expressed enthusiasm for a potential sequel, noting that there are many unexplored characters and stories in the film’s universe. He suggests the sequel could focus on a larger, more ambitious heist, drawing inspiration from the style ofOcean’s 11. Read his full comments below:
Oh, I would love that. We were just talking about it. There’s so much going on in this world, and so many characters popping up whose realities and stories are only alluded to. So yeah, I’m down. We’ll do a team-building sequel. It’ll be a bigger heist, Ocean’s 11 style.
What Max Barbakow’s Comments Mean For Brothers 2
The Director Is Enthusiastic About A Sequel
Max Barbakow’s comments mean that the director is seriously interested in and enthusiastic about a potential sequel toBrothers. He says thatthere are many unexplored characters and stories in the movie, including Oscar winner Marisa Tomei’s character, who only appears for a brief cameo. Fellow Oscar winner Brendan Fraser appears as Farful, followed by eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close playing the twins' overbearing mother, Cath. The director teases anOcean’s 11style heist, meaning that many of these characters and more could return for a bigger, better, and possibly multi-million dollar heist.
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While Barbakow is seriously interested in and enthusiastic about a sequel, its fate will likely be decided by howBrothersperforms with critics and audiences on Prime Video, where it was released on October 17.Early reviews are mixed, with some praising Josh Brolin for delivering a solid performance in an unusual role, while others are criticizing the movie’s heavy-handed humor and lack of originality that fails to live up to Barbakow’s directorial debut,2020’sPalm Springs. Viewing numbers aren’t available yet, though it will have to do well to justify a sequel.
Our Take On Brothers 2’s Chances
It’s Too Early To Tell
Given the mixed reception toBrothersso far, a sequel may seem unlikely, though it could easily make up for that with a strong performance on Prime Video. Case in point, it’s too early to speculate about a sequel’s chances. Director Max Barbakow’s idea for an “Ocean’s 11 style” heist is a good starting point for the sequel that could appeal to those who enjoyed the first film’s world and its characters, especially Peter Dinklage andJosh Brolin’s strong performances. However, it’s unclear if a potential sequel will materialize.
Brothers
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Brothers (2024) is a film centered around the complex dynamic between two siblings navigating personal and familial challenges. Directed by nan, the movie explores themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption as the characters confront their past and seek reconciliation.
