As fans of Tom Holland continue to wait for anUnchartedsequel, one of his biggest blockbusters has found a new streaming home. Holland emerged as one of the most popular up-and-coming stars in Hollywood in the 2010s, as following his acclaimed breakout role inThe Impossible, he became theMCU’s Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man.
Holland has appeared in six MCU movies to date,with his fourth standalone project on the way withthe upcomingSpider-Man: Brand New Day. His career has also expanded into some exciting new projects outside the MCU, including joining thecast of Christopher Nolan’sThe Odyssey.
As exciting as his upcoming slate of movies is,many fans are disappointed to see no sign of a continuation of another big movie franchise Holland leads.
Uncharted’s New Streaming Release Is A Reminder The Movie Needs A Sequel
Uncharted Is Available On Prime Video
Unchartedlanded on Prime Video on July 15, three years after its theatrical release,and still no sequel to speak of. Based on the hugely popular video game franchise from Naughty Dog,UnchartedstarsTom Holland as Nathan Drake, a young man who is roped into a treasure hunt by Sully (Mark Wahlberg), an old friend of Nathan’s long-lost brother.
Unchartedwas quickly surrounded by controversy due to its casting choices, with many fans questioning the younger take on Drake with Holland in this role. The fact thatWahlberg doesn’t sport Sully’s trademark mustachefrom theUnchartedgames added to the fan outrage.
Despite a rather mixed response from critics, with 41% on Rotten Tomatoes,Unchartedwas a box office hit,earning $407 million (viaBox Office Mojo). With two post-credits scenes hinting at big things ahead, it’s clear a cinematic franchise was planned. But while fans can watch the first movie on Prime Video now, they’ll have to keep waiting forUncharted 2.
What’s Going On With Uncharted 2?
The Sequel Is Still being Planned
As much asUnchartedwas a success, fans may worry abouthow longUncharted 2is taking. This is a big franchise, andSony certainly began the first movie with its eyes on the future.It is rare for such a property to go three years without any real movement on a sequel.
Holland is currently filmingThe Odysseyright now and will then switch to filmingSpider-Man: Brand New Day.
This is especially surprising considering thatUncharted’s endingwas already setting up some major storylines, including the return of Nathan’s brother, Sam Drake, and the introduction of the franchise villain, Gabriel Roman. With those ideas in place, a sequel could have moved along quite quickly.
The latest update onUncharted 2is that the script is being written,and they are waiting forTom Holland’s busy scheduleto clear up. Holland is currently filmingThe Odysseyright now and will then switch to filmingSpider-Man: Brand New Day. Assuming the script is ready, it seems likelyUncharted 2would be his next project.
While it is certainly a long hiatus, those who remember all the failed attempts and delays that happened before the firstUnchartedmovie was released are probably used to waiting.
