There’s certainly lots of uncertainty regarding what gets a sequel these days. Hollywood often places more of their focus on major IPs than churning out brand-new franchises, but there are the occasional follow-ups that slip through the cracks. Now a 2023 movie is getting a surprise sequel from Sony Pictures‘ Screen Gems.
Additionally, the film will feature the return of its writer and director, Jalmari Helander. While the announcement of a sequel to his 2023 hit comes as a surprise, it may be even more surprising to note that the film will be released as quickly as this year. Now that’s definitely surprising.
While the first film was released by Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions’ Stage 6 Films only sold the domestic rights to that first film while keeping the global rights. For the sequel, they are continuing to keep global rights to the rather successful property.
As shared via Deadline:
“Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems is releasing a sequel to Jalmari Helander’s gritty World War II action movie Sisu.”
The outlet adds that the release date for the Sisu sequel has been marked for November 21, 2025. The film’s release is also slated for theaters, which means that Sisu fans will be able to see the 2023 sequel on the big screen.
Actor Jorma Tommila will reprise his role for the sequel which will include two major actors in new roles: Richard Brake and Stephen Lang. Details regarding the follow-up are being kept under wraps, but hopefully we’ll have more information in the near future. Especially if the release date will be following later this year.
Fans will be able to see the surprise sequel to 2023’s Sisu in theaters on November 21, 2025. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for more updates regarding this highly-anticipated project from writer and director Jalmari Helander as we have them. It’s definitely turning out to be a good time for original movies and IPs.