Timo Tjahjanto’sNobody 2certainly deliversJohn Wickvibes, and audiences are responding in kind. The sequel continues the story of Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) and his family, as Hutch deals with the consequences of destroying a Russian bank. The film received positive reviews in its first week, withNobody 2earning a 77% Tomatometer.
TheNobodyfranchise, which began with 2021’s hit film, has carved out its nicheamong modern action staples. However,Nobodystill parallels theJohn Wickseries, which is expected when the two franchises share a creator in Derek Kolstad. Now, the latest box office figures suggest theNobodyfranchise is stepping out ofJohn Wick’s shadow in a particular way.
According to data provided byThe Numbers,Nobody 2has officially crossed the $15 million milestone at the global box office,0.6 times its $25 million production budget. The sequel earned $9.25 million in its opening weekend, following its debut on Aug. 15, and currently has a domestic box office of just over $10 million.
What This Means For Nobody 2 & The Franchise’s Future
WhileNobody 2’sbox office figures may pale in comparison to blockbuster franchises, considering the gritty action sequel has fairly modest origins, a $15 million worldwide box office is a significant feat. However, even with a relatively low $25 million production budget,grossing $15 million in its first week means Odenkirk’s sequel still has ways to go before it breaks even.
Yet the performance ofNobody 2seemingly reaffirms audiences' appetite for stripped-down, choreography-heavy action films with lone-wolf protagonists and minimal CGI.It alsopositions theNobodyseries as a viable mid-budget alternativein an era dominated by superhero and blockbuster action flicks. Consequently, the sequel’s success could open the door for apotentialNobody 3.
Our Take On Nobody 2’s Box Office
Nobody 2hitting $15 million globally might not seem particularly worthy news on paper, butin the context of today’s market, especially for original IP, it’s a genuine achievement. For something like another installment of Kolstad’sJohn Wick, you might expect a much higher box office result. However, that is because there is a larger staple action franchise behind it.
Yet, Odenkirk’s film is significantly more niche.TheNobodyfranchise doesn’t just borrow fromJohn Wick, it reinterprets it through a different lens: a quiet family man drawn back into the fire. WhileNobody 2may have a tough time at the box office, if it does well enough and is praised by those who see it, the series could still solidify its own legacy in modern action cinema.
