Uncharted 2 Movie In Development, Sony Pictures Exec Confirms

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Uncharted 2 is officially in development.
Despite mixed reviews, the first film was profitable.
The sequel hints at the rescue of Nathan's brother Sam and a personal treasure hunt.

An Uncharted cast was led by Tom Holland as Nate and Mark Wahlberg as Sully, alongside Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Rudy Pankow.

Now, over two years after the video game adaptation's release, a sequel is officially in development. During Sony's presentation at the 2024 CineEurope trade show (via Variety), O'Dell mentioned that a sequel to Uncharted is one of their many movies in development. However, there was no confirmation that Holland is returning.

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Released in theaters in February 2022, Uncharted reviews weren't especially kind to Holland's video game adaptation, calling it well-cast, but largely unable to live up to its source material, rendering it a disappointing imitation of better action-adventure movies like Indiana Jones. Despite major delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Uncharted actually performed surprisingly well in theaters, grossing $407 million to become the fifth-highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. Given this box office success, it's certainly no surprise that Sony is developing a sequel.

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Around the time Uncharted was released in theaters, there were some early teases that a sequel would happen. Director Ruben Fleischer shared that he already had ideas for a sequel, though he didn't go into further detail. In 2023, producer Charles Roven indicated Sony was interested in exploring an Uncharted sequel. Earlier this year, Wahlberg said he was told to "Start growing your mustache" in preparation for his return as Sully. However, O'Dell's mention at the CineEurope Presentation is the first official confirmation that Uncharted 2 is in development.

Though Uncharted 2 is officially in development, the cast remains unconfirmed. However, the return of Holland and Wahlberg is seemingly necessary for a sequel. In of the sequel's story, the Uncharted ending teases that Nate's brother, Sam, is still alive and in prison, setting up a sequel that focuses on Nate's efforts to find him. Additionally, the introduction of Gage, who seeks Nate's ring linked to Sir Francis Drake, hints at a more personal and adventurous treasure hunt in Uncharted 2.

Uncharted is streaming on Hulu.

Source: Variety