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| Bird Box | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Bird Box by Josh Malerman |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date | 2018–present |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Bird Box film series consists of American post-apocalyptic thriller-horror installments, which are based on the titular novel series which was authored by Josh Malerman.
The film series will continue, with a third movie intended to serve as a sequel to the first installment in development ...
Origin
editThe 2014 American apocalyptic science fiction book by Josh Malerman in his debut novel, serves as the inspiration for the film series. The plot follows....
Films
edit| Film | U.S. release date |
Director(s) | Screenwriter(s) | Producers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Box | December 14, 2018 | Susanne Bier | Eric Heisserer | Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan and Clayton Townsend | Released |
| Bird Box Barcelona | July 14, 2023 | Álex Pastor & David Pastor | Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Adrián Guerra, Núria Valls, Ryan Lewis and Josh Malerman | ||
| Bird Box 2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | In development |
Bird Box (2018)
editBird Box Barcelona (2023)
editIn March 2021, a Spanish language spin-off film set within the same continuity of Bird Box was announced to be in development. Àlex and David Pastor will serve as co-writers/co-directors on the project, which is said to be the first of multiple foreign-language spin-off films. Dylan Clark, Chris Morgan, Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls serve as producers. The project will be a joint-venture production between Nostromo Pictures, Chris Morgan Productions, Dylan Clark Productions, and Netflix Original Films. Production was tentatively scheduled to take place in Spain, some time during 2021.[1]
By October of the same year, the production hired its cast including: Mario Casas, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Alejandra Howard, Naila Schuberth, Patrick Criado, Celia Freijeiro with Lola Dueñas, Gonzalo de Castro, Michelle Jenner and Leonardo Sbaraglia. The plot centers around a man named Sebastian and his daughter Anna, and takes place in the same continuity as Bird Box. The pair fight for survival on the streets of Barcelona, while navigating a world begin overtaken by an unseen mysterious force that causes the world's population to kill themselves. Production is scheduled to begin in November 2021.[2] By January 2022, it was confirmed that principal photography had officially commenced.[3]
Filming had reportedly wrapped prior to May 2023, when the film was officially titled and a trailer was released. Bird Box Barcelona will debut on July 14, 2023.[4][5][6]
Future
editIn March 2021, it was announced that various projects are in development with Netflix hoping to create a franchise. This includes foreign-located installments with their local language used by its actors; in a similar format to the released Bird Box Barcelona.[1]
Bird Box 2 (TBA)
editIn March 2019, director of the first film Susanne Bier stated that a potential sequel depends on the success of Bird Box. The filmmaker also stated that she would want to take a break from production on the movie, before moving into developing a sequel.[7] In July 2020, writer of the novels Josh Malerman announced that a sequel is officially in development.[8][1][9] The plot is stated to be based on the sequel novel titled, Malorie.[10] By April 2022, Bier expressed interest in the project, while acknowledging that she is not currently involved nor does she know when it will be green-lit.[11]
Main cast and characters
edit| Character | Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Box | Bird Box Barcelona | Bird Box 2 | ||
| Malorie Hayes | Sandra Bullock | Sandra Bullock | ||
| Tom "Boy" Hayes | Julian Edwards | TBA | ||
| Olympia "Girl" Hayes | Vivien Lyra Blair | TBA | ||
| Sebastián | Mario Casas | |||
| Sophia | Naila Schuberth | |||
Additional crew and production details
edit| Film | Crew/Detail | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composer(s) | Cinematographer | Editor | Production companies |
Distributing companies |
Running time | ||
| Bird Box | Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross | Salvatore Totino | Ben Lester | Bluegrass Films, Chris Morgan Productions, Dylan Clark Productions, Netflix Original Films |
Netflix | 2 hrs 4 mins | |
| Bird Box Barcelona | Zeltia Montes | Daniel Aranyó | Martí Roca | Netflix Studios, Nostromo Pictures, Dylan Clark Productions, Chris Morgan Productions |
1 hr 52 mins | ||
| Bird Box 2 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Netflix Original Films | TBA | ||
Reception
editCritical and public response
edit| Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Box | 64% (170 reviews)[12] | 51/100 (26 reviews)[13] |
| Bird Box Barcelona | 53% (78 reviews)[14] | 47/100 (22 reviews)[15] |
| Bird Box 2 | % ( reviews) | ( reviews) |
References
edit- ^ a b c Wiseman, Andreas (March 12, 2021). "Netflix Sensation 'Bird Box' Is Getting A Spanish Spinoff Movie". Deadline. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ Grater, Tom (October 28, 2021). "Netflix Sets Cast For Spanish 'Bird Box' Spin-Off". Deadline. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (January 20, 2022). "Netflix's David Kosse Talks Drawing Top Talent For Streamer's European Film Push & What's On Deck". Deadline. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Travis, Ben (May 9, 2023). "Bird Box Barcelona Trailer Unveils Netflix's Surprise Spin-Off Movie". Empire. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Beth, Amy (May 20, 2023). "'Bird Box Barcelona': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know So Far About the Spinoff". Collider. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Fuge, Jonathan (May 9, 2023). "Bird Box Barcelona Trailer Teases the Netflix Post-Apocalypse Spinoff". MovieWeb. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ Russian, Ale (March 19, 2019). "Bird Box Is Getting a Book Sequel! Is a Netflix Movie on the Way?". People. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ Kleinman, Jake (July 10, 2020). "How 'Bird Box' Author Josh Malerman Wrote a Sequel to Netflix's Biggest Movie Ever". Inverse.
- ^ Chase, Stephanie (October 7, 2020). "Bird Box 2 is officially in the works, reveals writer Josh Malerman". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Walsh, Savannah (July 13, 2020). "Everything We Know About The Bird Box Sequel". Elle. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (April 21, 2022). "Will 'Furiosa' Star Anya Taylor-Joy Shave Her Head for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel? 'She Wants To'". Variety. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
- ^ "Bird Box". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Bird Box". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Bird Box Barcelona". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Bird Box Barcelona". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 24, 2023.