Atomic Blonde, the 2017 spy thriller starring Charlize Theron as a badass MI6 agent, was a hit among fans and critics alike. The film, based on the graphic novel The Coldest City, featured stunning action sequences, a twisty plot, and a killer soundtrack. Ever since the film ended with a cliffhanger, fans have been eagerly waiting for a sequel to see what happens next to Theron’s character, Lorraine Broughton.
Is Atomic Blonde 2 Confirmed?
The good news is that Atomic Blonde 2 is confirmed to be in development. Theron herself revealed this in a 2020 interview with Total Film, saying, “We took [Atomic Blonde 2] to them and Scott Stuber [head of Netflix’s film division] was really interested in it. We talked to him about it extensively, and we’re in the process of writing it right now.” She also added, “That character was set up in a way where she didn’t really reveal much of herself. So I feel like there’s a lot of potential there. The bar’s pretty high, but we’re excited about it.”
The film will also bring back David Leitch as the director, who previously helmed John Wick, Deadpool 2, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Leitch has expressed his enthusiasm for continuing Lorraine’s story, saying, “I think she’s an incredible character, and it’s a really fun and interesting world, and it’s an interesting take on the spy genre, sort of like revisionist history look that’s centered around a character with an existential crisis, and then we wrap it up with some great trappings of music and hardcore action.”
What Will Atomic Blonde 2 Be About?
The plot details of Atomic Blonde 2 are still under wraps, but we can expect the sequel to pick up where the first film left off. In case you need a refresher, the first film followed Lorraine as she was sent to Berlin in 1989, during the fall of the Berlin Wall, to recover a list of double agents who were being smuggled into the West. Along the way, she teamed up with David Percival (James McAvoy), a fellow MI6 operative who turned out to be a traitor. She also had a brief romance with Delphine Lasalle (Sofia Boutella), a French agent who was killed by Percival.
The film ended with a twist, revealing that Lorraine was actually a triple agent working for the CIA, and that she had manipulated both the MI6 and the KGB to expose Percival and get the list. She then boarded a plane with her CIA handler, Emmett Kurzfeld (John Goodman), and hinted that she was ready for another mission.
The sequel could explore Lorraine’s next assignment, as well as her past and motivations. Leitch has hinted that he would like to take the story to a different location and time period, saying, “I think it would be awesome to do something in, like, 1989 Berlin, and have like a David Bowie soundtrack, and just go for it. That would be really cool. And then maybe do something in the ’90s, you know, like in the fall of the Soviet Union. There’s a lot of history there that’s interesting.”
When Will Atomic Blonde 2 Release?
Unfortunately, there is no official release date for Atomic Blonde 2 yet. The film is still in the early stages of development, and it has not started production or filming. However, based on some reports and speculations, we can estimate that the film could come out in 2024 or 2025.
One of the reasons for this estimation is that the film is reportedly going to be a Netflix original, which means that it will skip the theatrical release and stream directly on the platform. This could speed up the process of distribution and marketing, as well as avoid any potential delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Another reason is that Theron and Leitch are both busy with other projects, and they might need some time to fit Atomic Blonde 2 into their schedules. Theron is currently working on The Old Guard 2, another Netflix action sequel, while Leitch is directing Bullet Train, a star-studded thriller with Brad Pitt.
Therefore, we can hope that Atomic Blonde 2 will start filming sometime in 2023, and release in 2024 or 2025. Of course, this is just a guess, and we will have to wait for an official announcement from Netflix or the filmmakers to know for sure.
Conclusion
Atomic Blonde 2 is a highly anticipated sequel that will continue the adventures of Charlize Theron’s Lorraine Broughton, a kickass spy who can take on anyone. The film is confirmed to be in development, with Theron and Leitch returning as the star and director, respectively. The plot details are still unknown, but we can expect the sequel to explore Lorraine’s past and future, as well as take her to a new location and time period. The release date is also uncertain, but we can estimate that the film could come out in 2024 or 2025, as a Netflix original. Until then, we can rewatch the first film and enjoy its awesome action and soundtrack.