Netflix had some
disappointing news for fans of one popular
Ryan Reynolds film. A new report from
Variety explains that
6 Underground will not be getting a sequel. The streamer has made a point to
pursue the most-watched titles on the service as they expand out. However, the Michael Bay movie ended up being a bit of a disappointment for the company. Netflix spent $150 million on the duo’s project and Scott Stuber explained how they ended up making that decision. It’s not at all uncommon for a project that fans absolutely adore to not get that chance at another go around. The streaming company has tightly-guarded secrets when it comes to how their algorithm prioritizes content. When it comes to
6 Underground, it was probably a number of factors. Not the least of which would be that price tag in the face of smaller investments
yielding greater returns for the company. In spite of all of that, it has to sting for fans that were hoping for more.
“We didn’t feel like we got there on that one creatively,” Stuber said. “It was a nice hit, but at the end of the day we didn’t feel like we nailed the mark to justify coming back again. There just wasn’t that deep love for those characters or that world.”
When the movie was getting ready to release, Bay told fans about it on Instagram. “Last summer I was in Europe shooting a big movie for Netflix, all over Italy and other parts of Europe. It’s a big movie with Ryan Reynolds, big action, fun, fun flick,” Bay explained. “It’s kind of back to my old school self. I think the trailer drops Tuesday. I’m not really allowed to show that, I think the studio will kill me.”
