Road House 2's "Bigger" World Teased By Jake Gyllenhaal (2024)

Jake Gyllenhaal teases the expanded world of Road House 2. Starring opposite MMA star Conor McGregor, Gyllenhaal plays former UFC fighter Dalton in the 2024 Prime Video film, which is a remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze film of the same name. Shortly after the release of Road House to Prime Video in March, the production of Road House 2 was confirmed. Gyllenhaal is confirmed to return as Dalton, but McGregor’s return prospects have not yet been confirmed.

Per TV Line, Gyllenhaal alludes to Road House 2’s larger scale. Speaking with the source, the actor said that Road House 2 “will be expansive, and it will be bigger.” He also expressed excitement about filming the project. Gyllenhaal did not confirm any further details about Road House 2 including the plot, release date, or whether McGregor would return to his role. Check out the full quote from Gyllenhaal below:

[Road House 2] will be expansive, and it will be bigger, and I can’t wait. Like, I can’t wait.

What Does This Mean for Road House 2’s Release Plan?

Road House Was A Hugh Hit For Prime Video

While this is an intriguing tease towards Road House 2, whether the sequel can actually top the first film remains to be seen. Road House was an incredibly successful streaming jaunt for Prime Video, kicking off 2024 with a bout of high viewership numbers. The film racked up 50 million viewers in its first two weeks on the platform, performing well beyond what the streamer could have suspected. When the sequel was announced, Amazon announced that Road House’s views had climbed up to an impressive 80 million.

While it will be difficult for Road House 2 to come close to these numbers, one thing that the first film’s success could do is ensure that Amazon will change its release strategy for the sequel after some controversy surrounding the first Road House. The film was released directly to Prime Video, not getting the chance to show its strength in theaters first. This was a major source of contention for director Doug Liman, who claimed that Amazon had promised a potential theatrical release pending the film’s positive reception. The rampant success of Road House could mean a change for Road House 2.

Gyllenhaal’s update is a hopeful step in the right direction for Road House 2’s theatrical release potential. Road House 2 being “bigger” than the first film could mean a number of things, but among them could signify a larger budget and more cinematic nature. This shift could better suit Road House 2 for a theatrical release. Combined with the success of the first film, Amazon might be moved to alter the release strategy for the sequel.

Source: TV Line

Road House (2024)

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Action

Thriller

Road House is a remake of the original 1989 film, which followed protagonist Dalton, a Ph.D. educated bouncer at the roughest bar in the south known as the Double Deuce. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dalton, with two major changes including Dalton being a retired UFC fighter and the bar locale being in the Florida Keys.

Director

Doug Liman

Release Date

March 21, 2024

Studio(s)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , Silver Pictures

Distributor(s)

Prime Video

Writers

Anthony Bagarozzi , Charles Mondry , David Lee Henry

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal , Daniela Melchior , Billy Magnussen , Jessica Williams , Joaquim De Almeida , Conor McGregor , Lukas Gage , Arturo Castro , B.K. Cannon , Beau Knapp , Darren Barnet , Dominique Columbus , Bob Menery