What to look for in the unbreakablesplit sequel ign. Yes, split is set in the same world as 2000s unbreakable, which starred samuel l. Its a sequel to split and unbreakable simultaneously and it. Splits connection to unbreakable popsugar entertainment. The sixth sense director m night shyamalan has announced that his new film will act as a sequel to both split, his recent hit multiplepersonality thriller starring james mcavoy, and unbreakable. Night shyamalans split is the horror movie that became the first outright sensation of 2017. Glass star didnt get split was a sequel to unbreakable at first. Fans of shyamalans work were immediately aware of the implications after leaving the cinema having watched split. Glass, the sequel both to split and unbreakable, will be.
It was a metatwist, really, in an otherwise straightforward flick. Night shyamalan released the first poster for his dual unbreakable and split sequel, teasing the films upcoming comiccon panel, a group of photos from ew now provide more. Glass is the followup film to both 2000s unbreakable and 2016s split, which tell a different kind of superhero story. Night shyamalan has confirmed that filming on the highlyanticipated sequel to unbreakable and split, officially titled glass, has begun. First glass trailer reveals plot details for unbreakable, split sequel. Night shyamalans latest movie, glass, is the third and final installment of the creativelyprotracted eastrail 177 trilogy. Shyamalans glass begins filming, aka unbreakable 2, split 2. Night shyamalan announces split and unbreakable sequel. Oct 11, 2018 the sequel to shyamalans unbreakable and split opens in theaters nationwide in january. Im not talking about how the actual story concludes i. Unbreakable, split stories continue with shared sequel glass m. The unbreakable trilogy, also known as the eastrail 177 trilogy, is an american superhero thriller and psychological horror film series. Glass star originally didnt get split was a sequel to unbreakable. M night shyamalan announces sequel to unbreakable and.
The film stars james mcavoy, anya taylorjoy and betty buckley, and follows kevin wendell crumb, a man with 23 different personalities who kidnaps and imprisons three teenage. Jul 20, 2018 watch the official trailer for glass, a thriller movie starring bruce willis, james mcavoy and samuel l. Night shyamalans unbreakable sequel yields split decision, with james mcavoy, samuel l. Night shyamalans surprise sequel to unbreakable and split. Night shyamalan, who also produced with jason blum, marc bienstock, and ashwin rajan. Glass is a sequel to unbreakable and split heres what to know. Jackson and bruce willis untied in split followup that joins the two films.
Jan 22, 2019 the unbreakablesplitglass trilogy is now complete, but which is the best film. Glass cinemacon trailer teases unbreakablesplit sequel plot. Night shyamalan released the first poster for his dual unbreakable and split sequel, teasing the films upcoming comiccon panel, a. Unbreakable and split are different experiences in nearly every way, from their opening credits onward. Night shyamalan is making a sequel to unbreakable and. The director also wrote james mcavoys split character into the.
While you may know its a sequel to 2017s thriller split, starring james mcavoy as a man with multiple personalities, you may not have realized its also a direct sequel to one of shyamalans first movies, unbreakable, distributed by disney in 2000 under its touchstone brand, which. Fans have been asking for an unbreakable sequel from shyamalan for years, and now it seems like hes finally ready to make a third unbreakable movie, since split technically counts as the second. Apr 27, 2017 the sixth sense director m night shyamalan has announced that his new film will act as a sequel to both split, his recent hit multiplepersonality thriller starring james mcavoy, and unbreakable. M night shyamalan announces sequel to unbreakable and split. Night shyamalan was one of the big winners at comic con over the.
Split movie ending explained, unbreakable 2 with bruce. Night shyamalan revealed in the final minutes of the film that it was actually a sequel to his 2000 film, unbreakable. Glass is a 2019 american psychological superhero thriller film written and directed by m. The film is a supervillain origin story set in the unbreakable universe and is the second installment in the trilogy. Jul 20, 2018 split earned acclaim from fans and critics and proved to be a box office hit, which allowed shyamalan to finally see his unbreakable sequel through. Jan 11, 2019 spoilers ahead for unbreakable and split one of the reasons the twist ending at the conclusion of split was so great is that it provided a tease fans of unbreakable had been waiting for since.
With wordofmouth and social media, the marketing for the movie caused people to become interested in the new. For years, fans have hounded shyamalan about a potential sequel to unbreakable, and here. Night shyamalan just announced via twitter that his next movie is called glass. Night shyamalans lowkey superhero movie from 2000 that vulture called the best superhero movie since blade. Night shyamalan films, nothing ever happens by chance. Glass, the sequel both to split and unbreakable, will be out. Shyamalans sequel to split and unbreakable duration. Night shyamalans latest movie, glass, is the third and final installment of. Jan 22, 2017 yes, split is set in the same world as 2000s unbreakable, which starred samuel l. The sequel to unbreakable and split may offer a twist to what audiences expect from marvel and dc films. Even though unbreakable is almost 20 years old and wasnt ever visibly built as the first movie in a series and shyamalans been out of the spotlight since splits release, theres still a. Watch the official trailer for glass, a thriller movie starring bruce willis, james mcavoy and samuel l. And as an added bonus, its being combined with a split sequel as well.
Split was a sequel to the 2000 film unbreakable hiding inside what appeared to be a standalone thriller. With the movie being a secret sequel to unbreakable, fans got super excited when a third movie, glass was announced. Spoilers ahead for unbreakable and split one of the reasons the twist ending at the conclusion of split was so great is that it provided a tease fans of unbreakable had been waiting for since. Night shyamalans latest horrorthriller, and if youve seen the movie, you undoubtedly have some questions about the ending. Split and unbreakable sequel glass is a superhero movie, confirms. The trilogy consists of unbreakable 2000, split 2016, and glass 2019. Unbreakable, split stories continue with shared sequel. Split and unbreakable sequel glass is a superhero movie, confirms producer jason blum but what. Two years ago, m night shyamalan delivered his greatest twist since the sixth sense as split was revealed to be a stealth sequel to his cult comicsthemed hit unbreakable once unbreakables. Glass takes place approximately 19 years after unbreakable and a few weeks after split.
Insider breaks down everything you need to know about the two movies as their sequel, glass, comes to theaters friday, january 18. Apr 26, 2017 unbreakable, split stories continue with shared sequel glass m. Heres what to remember from unbreakable and split from left, samuel l. Night shyamalan announces splitunbreakable sequel, glass. Night shyamalans unbreakable and split is now a real movie thats in production lets see what you got, m. Jan 04, 2019 fans of shyamalans work were immediately aware of the implications after leaving the cinema having watched split. Glass movie clip opening scene 2019 fandangonow extras. Night shyamalan is finally making a sequel to his 2000 superhero thriller unbreakable and its also a sequel to his recent horror flick split.
Shyamalan always intended to create a franchise with the movie, and he. Split earned acclaim from fans and critics and proved to be a box office hit, which allowed shyamalan to finally see his unbreakable sequel through. Split sequel cast, trailer, release date, and news. Those attending cinemacon this year got to witness the glory of the first trailer for glass, m. Jackson, james mcavoy and bruce willis in glass, the third film in an original superhero trilogy from m. Jan 19, 2019 with the movie being a secret sequel to unbreakable, fans got super excited when a third movie, glass was announced.
Rejoice, longtime unbreakable fans the ones for whom even m. The film is a crossover and sequel to shyamalans previous films unbreakable 2000 and split 2016. The film is a crossover and sequel to shyamalans previous films unbreakable 2000 and split 2016 and the third and final installment in the unbreakable trilogy a. Against all odds, the sequel to unbreakable and split. After years of waiting, the unbreakable sequel is almost here. The series has been noted for its differences from more. Glass 2019 movie will bring back characters from the original film, as well as those from split, and is set to be yet another subversive take on the superhero film. Split is a 2016 american psychological horrorthriller film written and directed by m. The films were written, produced, and directed by m. Jan 18, 2019 heres what to remember from unbreakable and split from left, samuel l. Night shyamalan has confirmed that filming on the highlyanticipated sequel to unbreakable and split, officially titled. Why the splitunbreakable sequel will redefine the shared.
With split, he then based a movie on another crazy question. Jan 17, 2019 unbreakable and split are different experiences in nearly every way, from their opening credits onward. No to glass sequels, originally wrote the horde from split into unbreakable. Jun 29, 2018 those attending cinemacon this year got to witness the glory of the first trailer for glass, m. When split premiered in 2017, fans were shocked when director m. Night shyamalans next movie glass is in theaters friday, january 18, and its been a long time coming. It was always my dream to have both films collide in this third film. Unbreakable, arguably one of the better films in shyamalans catalogue, follows bruce willis as david dunn, a man who realizes he has special abilities after he emerges unscathed from a horrific train accident. Telling the story of a man, david dunn bruce willis, who, after a train accident, discovers he has powers of invincibility, unbreakable was the superman legend, sans spandex or capes. Night shyamalans glass follows up his most recent film. Whatever my hopes about the movie from a quality pointofview, and whatever my presumptions about it capitalizing on split s popularity and unbreakable s cult status, a. Apr 26, 2017 the sequel to unbreakable and split may offer a twist to what audiences expect from marvel and dc films.
The unbreakablesplitglass trilogy is now complete, but which is the best film. Brilliantly, the shock twist of split was that we were, in fact, watching a sideways sequel to his 2000 cult hit unbreakable. Night shyamalan confirms sequel for unbreakable and split. Telling the story of a man, david dunn bruce willis, who, after a train accident, discovers he has powers of invincibility, unbreakable was. Glass trailer reveals plot details for unbreakable, split. Glass trailer 2 music version unbreakable movie sequel split theme song. The unbreakable trilogy, officially known as the eastrail 177 trilogy, is an american superhero thriller and psychological horror film series. May 04, 2017 brilliantly, the shock twist of split was that we were, in fact, watching a sideways sequel to his 2000 cult hit unbreakable. Night shyamalan, but its most satisfying gambit came in unexpectedly setting up a sequel to his. Night shyamalan says no to any glass sequels indiewire.
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