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Red Notice 2 (2025) continues the high-octane adventures of master thief Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds), FBI agent John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson), and international con artist Sarah Black (Gal Gadot). Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the sequel picks up after the events of the first film, with the trio forced to work together once again to pull off a daring heist against an even greater threat: a shadowy global syndicate intent on stealing a priceless artifact rumored to have catastrophic powers.
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The film opens with Hartley and Sarah still pulling heists under the guise of double agents while Booth reluctantly joins after being coerced by threats against his family. The team races across exotic locations, including a high-security Swiss vault, a sunken treasure ship in the Mediterranean, and a tech-laden fortress in Tokyo. Double-crosses and betrayals escalate, with Sarah secretly working with the syndicate. Ultimately, Booth and Hartley uncover her plan and turn the tables during a thrilling climactic showdown atop the Eiffel Tower.
Budget
“Red Notice 2” boasts an estimated budget of $200 million, surpassing its predecessor’s $160 million. This substantial investment reflects the franchise’s commitment to jaw-dropping action sequences, globe-trotting visuals, and top-tier cast salaries. The budget also allowed for intricate stunt work, cutting-edge CGI, and lavish production design.
Release Date
The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release on December 20, 2025, followed by a streaming debut on Netflix two weeks later. The hybrid release strategy capitalizes on the franchise’s massive fanbase.
Success Story
The original Red Notice became a streaming juggernaut, and its sequel aims to replicate that success while enhancing box office returns. Early buzz, fueled by an action-packed trailer and the comedic chemistry of the lead trio, has fans eagerly anticipating the film. If the sequel delivers on its promise of thrilling heists, unexpected twists, and witty banter, it’s poised to be a major hit, cementing Red Notice as a blockbuster franchise. The studio also hinted at a potential third film, making this sequel a crucial chapter in building a cinematic universe.
