33% Rated Spy Film That Lost $200M at the Box Office May Still Get a Sequel

Unfortunately, no matter how much money is spent on a movie, critics may not see its appeal. Directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, Argylle had all chances to become a success, but bombed at theaters and lost against its $200M budget. However, that alone doesn’t mean that hopes for the movie to come back are over.

Thanks to the numbers the comedy managed to pull at the streaming services, Vaughn still believes that the movie has all chances to return with a sequel. 72% of viewers, according to Rotten Tomatoes audiences’ score, would be happy to watch it too.

Will There Be Argylle 2?

If you believe the reviews left for Argylle, this is either the best or the worst spy movie ever made. These sentiments are perfectly represented by the film's Rotten Tomatoes score. While critics failed to see the appeal and bombed the movie to the 33% mark, audiences were much more open-minded, giving it a 72% rating.

The same duality ultimately occurred with the viewership. The Henry Cavill led Argylle did not even make half of its budget when it premiered in theaters. Considering the marketing and distribution costs, the $96M that the movie made at the box office is nothing compared to its hefty $200M budget.

In its digital release, however, the movie was saved by streaming numbers. On Apple TV Plus, the film still ranks as the most popular. That alone is enough to get director Matthew Vaughn excited about returning to the Argylle universe. Here's what he had to say in the latest Empire interview:

“We’re doing very well on streaming. People are liking it. Nothing would make me happier than making another one. I’m getting texts saying, ‘Wow, those reviews were fucking harsh!’ The more we can get people to watch Argylle, the more chance we make another one. I’d love to make another one, we’ve got it planned.”

While it's hard to see how the budgeting for the second movie could work, given such a major failure the first time around, there's always the option of making the movie exclusively for streaming.

With Vaughn being so optimistic about the sequel, viewers who enjoyed Argylle may want to keep an eye out for any updates on part 2. And if you haven't seen the first one yet, head over to Apple TV Plus to make up your mind.

Source: Empire