Release Date
The Platform 2 is desperately awaited among audiences of dystopian thrillers, especially after how the first installment turned out. There has, however, been no announcement from Netflix regarding the release date, but insiders claim that it may come out in late 2024 or early 2025. This timeframe is consistent with the average time frame that Netflix originals take from production to release. Fans now seek an announcement from Netflix or the production company, as the anticipation over what the follow up would be like increases.
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The Platform 2 picks up the disturbing story from the first film, which is about a grotesque prison where prisoners are fed from a self-operating platform that is lowered in the middle of the cell. The new part will delve deeper into the different layers of the system, its builders and the people portrayed in the story. El Hoyo ( The Hole ), the Spanish name of the original movie, grappled with consumerism and social class struggles which, for the film’s protagonists, were but the symptoms of a much larger problem. In the second part, expect a more profound contemplation of social hierarchies and the worst of them survival in the savage world.
The story will delve deeper into the origins of the prison, unveiling the motivations behind this grim experiment and how the characters are tested mentally and physically. Whether it explores escape, rebellion, or a new system altogether, The Platform 2 promises to bring back the same visceral social commentary that made the first movie unforgettable.
Cast & Crew
There are hints that some of the characters who have become familiar to us from the predecessor will appear in Platform 2. Although no official cast list has been announced yet, there is hope that fans will see Iván Massagué performing Goreng again – the character who tried to get the system to listen to him in the first chapter. Perhaps Antonia San Juan, who appeared as Imoguiri, would have some voice in the matter even if she were not to reprise her role, perhaps through narrated sequences of her character in the prison system.
In addition to strengthening the team, new cast members are also likely to join the fold, having new twists and ideas to the film’s bleak backdrop. After the successful performance of this installment of the series, fans wonder if more popular actors will join this project as well.
As for the authors’ cum directors, we are likely to see Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia again as the lead for this film project, a person with a distinctive vision and thematic influence. There will be no new faces who will be in charge of the story – David Desola and Pedro Rivero also should remain in the positions of primary writers as both of them wrote the story for the first film.
Location
Like its predecessor, The Platform 2 will most likely be filmed in a few, cramped sets as the tension found within the prison structure will still have to be emphasised. The first movie was shot in Spain, mostly in a studio where the design features of a minimalist and brutalist prison were realised through various set designs and visual techniques.
While further information regarding the new filming sites has not been provided, the second installment can feature new unexplored prison levels or even new locations that are connected with the broader universe. Considering Spain’s role in the success of the first film, it’s reasonable that the shooting would still focus on Spain, making the most of the growth of the film and TV industry in the country.
Budget Insights
The original The Platform was made with a relatively modest budget by Hollywood standards, around €4 million. Despite this, it achieved widespread acclaim and became a global success, proving that a well-executed concept could triumph even with limited resources.
For The Platform 2, it’s expected that Netflix will increase the budget, given the first film’s success. With an expanded universe, more intricate set designs, and potentially larger-scale action scenes, a larger budget is likely necessary to meet the growing expectations of the audience. However, the gritty, minimalist aesthetic of the first film will probably still be a defining characteristic, keeping the atmosphere raw and grounded, despite any budget increases. The sequel’s budget might fall in the range of €8 to €10 million, allowing for more elaborate storytelling without losing the core essence of the film.