Summary
The new movieWolfsis already slated for a sequel, just as its release plan changes.Wolfsis an upcoming action moviestarring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, who play two crime fixers who are assigned to the same job.Wolfsis directed by Jon Watts, and in addition to Pitt and Clooney features aleading cast including Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, Poorna Jagnnathan, Irina Dubova, and Richard Kind.
PerDeadline,Wolfs 2has already been confirmed. The sequel deal has been made with Watts, Clooney, and Pitt returning. In addition to the sequel news, a change to the release plan for the Apple film has been announced.Wolfswill still hit theaters on September 20, but it will have a limited theatrical release rather than the originally planned wide exclusive theatrical release. After just one week in theaters,Wolfswill transition to Apple TV+ availability, debuting globally on the platform on Friday, September 27.
With This Decision, Wolfs Will Avoid Major Competition
September Is A Packed Month For Film
This dual announcement — of the sequel and release strategy pivot — is an interesting combination of choices forWolfs. With asequel already confirmed, Apple is confident in the film’s success. However, Apple is not confident enough thatWolfscan succeed in theaters to warrant a full theatrical release before hitting streaming. It will beinteresting to see howWolfsfareson its various platforms, especially as it prepares for a sequel.
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George Clooney and Brad Pitt are set to star in their first live-action onscreen reunion since 2008 with the upcoming Jon Watts action comedy Wolfs.
Part of whyWolfsmight be switching its release plan could come down to the sheer amount ofcompetition there is during the film’s planned release time. September 20 alone sees the release of the upcomingTransformersfranchise filmTransformers One,along with the horror filmsBagmanandThe Substance.Transformers Onealone would provide ample competition forWolfs, but the other titles would make it even harder for the film to compete. The following weekend is also competitive, seeing the release ofLee,The Wild Robot,Megalopolis, andNever Let Go.
With only one week exclusively in theaters for only a limited release,Wolfswillnot even have time to be considered a flopagainst the wider releases. Instead, audiences will be able to quickly enjoyWolfsfrom their homes, so the only battles the film will wage will arise from streaming-based competition. Hopefully, this move works out forWolfsand will allow the thriller to perform well on Apple TV+, encouraging audiences to check out the eventual sequel.
Wolfs
Cast
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.
