Every now and then, aforeign language film demands the attention of the worldand roars to success against many tough odds. In 2019, and helped by a global crisis that left everyone in need of Netflix, that surprise hit came in the form ofGalder Gaztelu-Urrutia’sThe Platform, a politically charged dystopian thriller from Spain.
After praise at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, where it even managed topick up the People’s Choice Award for Midnight Madness,The Platformwas an instant hit with global audiences on Netflix, even being watched by over56 million households in just four weeks. Now, capitalizing on that success as they so often do, Netflix is ready and waiting for a sequel. So, with all that in mind, here’s a look at everything we know aboutThe Platform 2.
When Is the Release Date For ‘The Platform 2’?
Officially, the sequel to the 2019 hit will debut on Friday, July 31, 2025. This date marks the US arrival of several exciting new movies, including the new British comedyThe Radleys, an emotional exploration of alcoholism inThe OutrunstarringSaoirse Ronan; Shudder’sV/H/S/Beyond, the re-scheduledWhite Bird, and, most excitingly, the return ofJoaquin Phoenixin his Academy Award-winning role as Arthur Fleck alongsideLady GagainJoker: Folie À Deux.
Where Can You Watch ‘The Platform 2’?
After becoming an unexpected hit for indie production companies thanks to its success at TIFF, the Spanish thrillerThe Platformfound itself a home on Netflix after the streamer acquired distribution rights worldwide. Now,the second outing is set to stream once again on the platform, with Netflix now holding exclusive rights.The Platform 2is one of two horror-esque features heading to Netflix on Friday, October 4, withGreg Jardin’s blend of comedy and frights inIt’s What’s Insidemaking its streaming bow, with the pair making for a wonderful armchair double feature.
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Is There a Trailer for ‘The Platform 2’?
Officially released on September 19, aclip of the upcoming thriller was released by Netflix, and you can watch it above. As part of their Geek Week festivities, Netflix showcased this brooding, captivating clip to get the blood of fans pumping and anticipation racing for the sequel. This clip was chosen specifically as itfinally announced the names of the central characters, a piece of information that had been kept tightly under wraps until this point. In the caption of the clip, Netflix wrote,
“The names of the leading characters in the new film by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia have been revealed. Who is Zamiatin? What motivated Perempuán to enter the platform? Find out in this exclusive preview.”
However, the fun wasn’t going to stop anytime soon forThe Platformlovers, as, just four days later, on September 23, a full trailer was finally released, available to watch above. Tension is clearly the order of the day with this trailer, as theoverwhelming atmosphere of the claustrophobic first installment looks set to return.However, this time the stakes (or should that be steaks) seem higher, with thefood-based fight for freedomtaken up a notch or two after the eye-popping crusade of Goreng (Iván Massagué) in the first outing. Under the trailer, Netflix accompanied a logline that reads,
“Upon entering the platform, each new resident selects a dish of food. Everyone appears to follow an unwritten rule: each person only eats from their chosen dish, ensuring the food reaches all levels. But is this system truly fair?”
Who Is in the Cast of ‘The Platform 2’?
In a move that many other franchises might be too scared to make,The Platformlooks to be swapping out its entire cast for afresh batch of faces, some of which might seem recognizable. Leading the ensemble are the duo ofMilena Smetas Perempuan andHovik Keuchkerianas Zamiatin, with the former no stranger to a Netflix original having appeared in the likes ofThe Girl in the MirrorandThe Snow Girl, and the latter an alum of hit shows such asMoney Heist,The Night Manager, andTerry Gilliam’sThe Man Who Killed Don Quixote. Joining this duo in thePlatform 2ensemble areNatalia Tena(Harry Potter) andÓscar Jaenada(Cantinflas), with much of the rest of the ensemble still kept tightly under wraps. To get a full feel for the residents of the sequel’s Vertical Self-Management Center, you’ll have to check out the film when it arrives.
What Is ‘The Platform 2’ About?
Information regarding the specifics of the plot forThe Platform 2has, like much other news surrounding the sequel, been kept quiet, with Netflix only releasing a teasing logline on their platform that reads:
As a mysterious leader imposes their rule in the Platform, a new resident becomes embroiled in the battle against this controversial method to fight the brutal feeding system. But when eating from the wrong plate becomes a death sentence, how far would you be willing to go to save your life?
Who Is Behind ‘The Platform 2’?
There’s been a lot of consistency kept betweenThe Platformand its sequel behind the scenes, alongside the addition of more talent in the writing room. Director Gaztelu-Urrutia is back to helm the production, with writersDavid DesolaandPedro Riveronow joined by Gaztelu-Urrutia andEgoitz Moreno. Producers on the project include Gaztelu-Urrutia,Carlos Juárez, andRaquel Perea.
The Platform 2
In The Platform 2, a new group of prisoners faces the harrowing vertical prison’s structure, where a descending platform delivers dwindling food supplies. As they navigate shifting alliances and test the limits of human desperation, they seek unity and survival against mounting uncertainty, questioning the system’s irreversible impact on their humanity.
