Will There Be A Fall 2?

It's time to "Fall," again.

The beauty of cinema is that it can transport you to any location, anywhere in the world. Fictional or real, films have always taken advantage of allowing audiences to experience worlds and scenarios that could only possibly dream of. Not all dreams are perfect, however, as films like "Fall" have managed to capture genuine nightmare scenarios many hold. Released in 2022, the Scott Mann-directed film follows two women who climb up a broadcasting tower to confront their fears, only to find themselves stuck at the top... with no help in sight. 

Filled with stomach-dropping shots that will make anyone with acrophobia quiver in fear, "Fall" emerged as a tight-paced, anxiety-inducing survival thriller that went under the radar. Grossing over $21 million worldwide, the mid-August release was mostly out of domestic cinemas by September 2022. In a bid to get more viewers, the film utilized deep fake technology to scrap all instances of F-bombs, securing a PG-13 rating. Instead of collecting dust as an obscure gem, "Fall" rose to prominence when it debuted on Netflix. Deadline says that the film became an international juggernaut in territories like the United Kingdom, where it stood tall as part of the Top 10.

Thanks to its impressive showing on the streaming service, "Fall" is now on track to get a sequel.

It's not too surprising that "Fall" is getting a sequel considering it received mostly positive feedback at the time of release. Looper gave the film a 6/10 score, praising it for its ability to build tension and effectively make use of its singular location. Critic Alistair Ryder was particularly intrigued by the film's stunning visual effects despite an economical budget of $3 million. "Fall's" shoestring budget is precisely why the film is getting a sequel: low risk can lead to high reward. While the film brought home a profit thanks to a $21 million global run, producer Mark Lane isn't surprised that audiences helped take "Fall" to new heights on streaming. "It's an easy thing for people to pick up on a streamer," Lane told Deadline. "You can see the concept in the poster image and we're finding that if people try it, they are getting hooked instantly."

Details on the "Fall" sequel are extremely slim but audiences should be warned: don't expect the same thing. "We've got a couple of ideas we're kicking around," said co-producer James Harris. "We don't want to make something that feels like a copycat or less than the first one." Production on "Fall 2" is expected to begin in 2023. No announcements regarding casting have been made but audiences should likely expect a direct sequel to the first.

Stateside, "Fall" is streaming on Starz, though international audiences in territories like Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland can watch it on Netflix.