Summary
- Juan Carlos
Fresnadillo is optimistic about a
Damsel
sequel, waiting for audience response to guide the way to more adventures with Princess Elodie. - Millie Bobby Brown’s star power could pave the way for
Damsel’s
success despite mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. - The universe of
Damsel
is open for expansion, with a new royal dynamic introduced in the first film hinting at exciting new adventures.
Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo recently shared his optimistic outlook regarding the potential for a sequel to the Millie Bobby Brown-led fantasy movie Damsel, which has been making waves on Netflix.
In a recent appearance on the Inside Total Film podcast, Fresnadillo expressed his enthusiasm for the prospect of continuing the story, indicating that the fate of Damsel 2 largely hinges on the audience’s response to the initial film. Damsel marks another successful collaboration between Brown and Netflix, following her roles in the critically acclaimed series Stranger Things and the Enola Holmes film series. Fresnadillo’s comments on the podcast hint at a universe ripe for expansion, particularly given the film’s intriguing ending.
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I mean, I will be so happy to do a sequel for Damsel.
But obviously, we have to wait to see what the audience thinks and how they react to the movie.
It’s true that the universe of Damsel is really open
. Especially because, you know, of the new configuration of the family. In the story [there’s] this new member, we shouldn’t say too much about that [but] it invites you to think about more adventures with them. So definitely, if that happens, I will be so happy to make it for sure.”
Netflix’s Damsel Sees Millie Bobby Brown Get Scorched With Harsh Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
Millie Bobby Brown’s latest Netflix movie has divided critics, but that won’t likely stop it being another monster hit for the Stranger Things star.
In Damsel, Brown portrays Princess Elodie, a young woman who finds herself in a perilous situation after agreeing to a marriage proposal from the royal family of Aurea. The plot takes a dark turn as Elodie discovers the family’s sinister intentions and must fight for survival in a dragon-infested cave.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Star Power Pushes Damsel’s Viewership Success
The likelihood of a sequel materializing is still up in the air, as Damsel has only recently premiered on Netflix. The decision to greenlight a second installment will depend on various factors, including the film’s reception and viewership metrics. While early critical reviews have been mixed, with a 60% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 70 reviews, the film’s success is not solely contingent on these evaluations.
Streaming platforms like Netflix often prioritize viewership figures over critical acclaim when deciding on renewals or sequels. For instance, the movie Murder Mystery received a sequel despite mixed reviews, thanks to its strong viewership numbers. With Millie Bobby Brown’s star power likely to attract a significant audience, Damsel stands a good chance of performing well in terms of viewership.
Furthermore, the narrative groundwork laid in the first film provides ample opportunity for further exploration. The ending introduces a new royal dynamic that could serve as the foundation for exciting new adventures in a potential sequel. While fans and the film’s creators await the audience’s verdict on Damsel, the possibility of a sequel remains a hopeful prospect. As Fresnadillo aptly puts it, the universe of Damsel is “really open,” leaving the door ajar for the continuation of Princess Elodie’s story.
Damsel
Princess Elodie thinks she is marrying Prince Henry, but discovers she’s actually about to be sacrificed to a dragon, setting up a head-to-head battle with the fire-breather. Millie Bobby Brown stars in this Netflix original.
- Release Date
- March 8, 2024
- Director
- Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
