Summary

• Code 8: Part II is a Netflix hit, topping the English-language movie charts globally.
• The science fiction sequel stars cousins Robbie and Stephen Amell.
• The movie has garnered 33.4 million hours viewed thanks to 20 million viewers.

Code 8: Part II has become a Netflix hit. The new movie, which stars cousins Robbie and Stephen Amell, is a follow-up to the 2019 science fiction movie Code 8, which followed a young man named Connor (Robbie Amell) who used his superpowers to aid a gang of criminals in an attempt to quickly get money for his sick mother. The sequel, which also stars Sirena Gulamgaus, Altair Vincent, and Jean Yoon, follows Connor trying to rebuild his life and finding himself in the middle of a life-and-death struggle between a wicked police officer and his teenage target.

movie Code 8: Part II has topped the chart, taking the No. 1 slot in its debut week. Thanks to 20 million viewers, the title has been streamed for a total of 33.4 million hours, landing it above other Netflix original hits such as Tyler Perry's Mea Culpa and the Adam Sandler vehicle Spaceman.

Is There a Future for the Code 8 Franchise on Netflix?

Now that the movie has become a Netflix hit, the question remains as to whether or not there will be a third installment in the franchise. The Code 8: Part II ending hints at the possibility of a sequel that would see Connor facing off against Stephen Amell's character, the telekinetic Garrett Kelton. This would seem to imply that Netflix has already laid the track for Code 8: Part III, which could be officially greenlit quite soon if the new movie continues to top the chart.

One factor working in favor of a possible future for the franchise is the fact that the sequel has performed better than the first movie did in its original run. In its limited release, Code 8 only made $157,209. While it premiered on Netflix just a few months later, it didn't have enough traction to land in the Top 10 during that time. The fact that the franchise has continued to grow could imply that a third movie would do even better.

Code 8 made its first appearance on the Netflix Top 10 this week, just below Part II, at No. 4.

One element that may prove helpful for Netflix in deciding to greenlight the sequel is the Code 8: Part II cast. The Amell cousins have already proven their willingness to work together twice in this franchise, so they may welcome a third opportunity with open arms. However, Stephen Amell is set to star in the pilot of the Suits spinoff Suits: L.A. If that show officially goes to series, his schedule may be impacted severely, preventing him from returning in a timely manner.

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Source: Netflix