Nobody 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest action movies of 2025, and Bob Odenkirk's franchise seems increasingly perfect John Wick replacement with each update. Despite the original film's modest budget, John Wick became a huge box office success and standard-bearer for modern action films, grossing more than $1 billion in its four episodes. As a result, it spawned many similar projects, but none came as close to matching the franchise's tone and personality as Nobodymaking it even more ironic that IPs are ready to compete.
John Wickof Ballerina spin-off and Nobody 2 both have release dates for 2025, putting the two films head to head. While John Wick has a bigger budget and a more relatable name, seeing how Odenkirk's sequel compares to Ballerina it will be an excellent measure of your potential longevity. The two franchises also share the same creator and have a similar gun-fu combat style, generating constant comparisons. However, with Keanu Reeves set to leave his iconic role, the doubt surrounding John Wick 5 he does Nobody 2The country's arrival is even better and its first signs indicate that it could be a valid alternative.
Nobody 2 will be more like a John Wick movie
Nobody 2 looks like it will move towards the more colorful tone John Wick is known for
Being compared to John Wick should be nothing but flattering, and Nobody seems to have embraced this, as the sequel seems to feel right at home in the iconic action universe. Hutch's solo mission against a criminal organization closely resembles Baba Yaga, and his expert fighting skills combined with his sense of justice make him equally enjoyable. Now, a new image of Bob Odenkirk in Nobody 2 indicated that the project will continue to John WickHutch's footsteps, while Hutch's blood-covered face and machine gun give the film an even more colorful tone.
Director, Timo Tjahjanto, further emphasized this change, stating that the sequel will move away from the gloomy warehouse feel and have a more summery vibe. While the original environments helped create a more grounded story that made the franchise stand out, Nobody 2 It has to be bigger and replicate John WickThe country's gradual transformation into a more vibrant world makes sense. Rather than being limited to Hutch's local town, taking the story to different cities and countries while facing more powerful enemies feels like the natural progression for Nobodywhich will give it a similar trajectory to Keanu Reeves' films.
Nobody 2's story and action could become more like John Wick
Timo Tjahanto's previous work has many similarities to John Wick
Next to Nobody 2similar aesthetic John Wickthe story and action could also become more similar to the blockbuster franchise. Hutch's journey in the first film wasn't much different from John's in the original John Wickplus Hutch has a family to protect. However, with John Wick 2 branching out beyond local Russian gangsters, Nobody 2 may follow suit, as Sharon Stone's villainous casting teases a High Table equivalent for Bob Odenkirk's series. Seeing the protagonist having to up his game and face even more skilled fighters would make the film more exciting.giving you some much needed higher stakes.
Given that the action sequences were one of the highlights of the first film, having Tjahjanto on board will only give it greater focus, and his style is already reminiscent of John Wick's, making it the perfect fit.
Therefore, as Hutch's enemies evolved, the action would evolve as well. Close-quarters shootouts and fights could be more intimate than before, mimicking the iconic bus scene from the first film but on a much larger scale. It could also have combat take place in more crowded public spaces or maze-like areas designed to put Hutch at a disadvantage as he faces off against deadly assassins and assassins. Given that the action sequences were one of the highlights of the first film, having Tjahjanto on board will only give it greater focus, and his style is already reminiscent of John Wick's, making it the perfect fit.
Assuming Nobody 2 maintains a similar choreography style to the original, Tjahjanto will only help elevate the combat, making the project one of the biggest action films of 2025.
Nobody 2 needs to avoid becoming too much like a John Wick clone
Bob Odenkirk's action franchise still needs its own identity to be successful
Despite the first Nobody movie being great because of some of its similarities to John Wickthe sequel must avoid becoming a clone of the successful franchise. Nobody 2 should continue borrowing stories and action ideas from its billion-dollar competitor, but it has yet to chart its own path making Hutch's family an important aspect of the plot, preventing robberies John Wick. It's nice that Odenkirk's film takes the protagonist around the world and faces off against some powerful shadowy organization. However, hotel shootouts and bulletproof suits might be a bit much.
Nobody You already have a strong identity, but you need to make sure you don't lose that when trying to pursue John Wickis success. The return of Christopher Lloyd is a positive sign, given that the father-son relationship was an enjoyable element of the original, but maintaining Hutch's more jaded, jaded attitude is also crucial. Seeing livelier places will be fun, but Nobody 2 must still try to maintain the laid-back tone alongside its sombre atmosphere - even in more exotic settings - if it wants to avoid becoming just another John Wick.
- Director
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Timo Tjahjanto
- Release date
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August 15, 2025
- Writers
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Umair Aleem, Derek Kolstad, Bob Odenkirk, Aaron Rabin