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'Nobody 2' Surges to No. 1 on Netflix, Reviving Sequel Talk for Bob Odenkirk Franchise

Netflix gains follow a weak theatrical run, placing fresh attention on Universal's still-unsigned decision on a third installment.

Overview

  • Collider reports that as of March 22, 2026, Nobody 2 sits at No. 1 on Netflix’s U.S. movie chart, overtaking Alan Ritchson’s War Machine.
  • FlixPatrol data showed the film at No. 4 on March 21, signaling a swift rise after its mid-March arrival on the platform.
  • The sequel grossed roughly $41–43 million worldwide on a reported $25 million budget, falling short of standard break-even thresholds.
  • Universal Pictures has not greenlit a third movie, and Bob Odenkirk says he has ideas for two sequels while waiting for the studio’s decision.
  • Critical reception is around 76% on Rotten Tomatoes with stronger audience scores, and industry coverage suggests streaming traction could weigh on the franchise’s future.