Nobody 2, the sequel to the acclaimed 2021 action thriller, was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on August 15, 2025, with Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Colin Salmon, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, and Christopher Lloyd reprising their roles; newcomers include John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, and Sharon Stone[1].
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto and written by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin, the film continues the story of Hutch Mansell, who, four years after taking on the Russian mob, is $30 million in debt and working to pay it off through hits on international criminals. Trying to reconnect with his family, Hutch takes them on a vacation to a small tourist town, but their trip is disrupted by a corrupt theme-park operator and an unhinged crime boss played by Sharon Stone[2][4].
Nobody 2 performed respectably at the box office, grossing $21 million in the U.S. and Canada and $16 million internationally for a total of $36 million as of September 1, 2025. Its opening weekend saw a $9.2 million debut, ranking third behind Weapons and Freakier Friday[1].
The film received mostly positive feedback: 78% of 181 critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were positive, with the site’s consensus praising Bob Odenkirk’s return and the action-packed sequel. Metacritic assigned a score of 59/100, denoting “mixed or average” reviews. CinemaScore audience polls resulted in a B+ grade, while PostTrak surveys found an average of 4 out of 5 stars and 62% of respondents would “definitely recommend” the film[1][3].
Nobody 2 became available for digital rental and purchase on September 2, 2025, with Blu-ray and DVD releases scheduled for October 7. Bonus features with home releases include deleted scenes and behind-the-scenes content such as “Nobody 2: The Fight Continues,” highlighting new characters and increased action[3][5].