Two years after the successful release of &#039;Free Guy&#039;, director Shawn Levy revealed plans for a sequel might be crushed by Barbie&#039;s success.

2 Years After ‘Free Guy’, Shawn Levy Reveals “Headaches” Caused By &#8216;Barbie&#8217; Amidst Plans For a Sequel

Anyone who watched Ryan Reynolds [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ryan-reynolds/]‘
Free Guy has been waiting for a sequel since. The film, which was released on
Netflix back in 2021, has since been popping up with updates over the last two
years. At the time, the story of an NPC that comes to life and into the real
world seemed like something brand new. But with Greta Gerwig’s latest
blockbuster hit, Barbie, the game has been taken to the next level.

Recently, the director of the film, Shawn Levy, revealed that a sequel was not
definite after months of speculation. But the surprising part was the reason
behind his uncertainty.


BARBIE SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR FREE GUY 2

According to Collider
[https://collider.com/free-guy-2-barbie-similarity-shawn-levy-comments/], Shawn
Levy sat down for an interview, where he revealed that even though the first
film was such a huge hit, the idea of a sequel was being questioned. He revealed
that the questions arose only after the success of Barbie, as the films have
similar themes. He went on to tell the interviewer that working on the project
has been “thrilling for Ryan Reynolds”, as well as for himself, but with the
mark Gerwig’s film left on the world, the director felt that his sequel should
go a different way.

> Shawn Levy shares how Greta Gerwig's 'BARBIE' affected the 'FREE GUY' sequel:
> 
> "You now have Barbie that has obviously left a mark about a character in a
> fictional world who comes to self-awareness. So, we're only gonna make Free
> Guy 2 if it's different."
> 
> via: @Collider [https://twitter.com/Collider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]
> pic.twitter.com/2RdA7aZuyY [https://t.co/2RdA7aZuyY]
> 
> — Agents of Fandom (@AgentsFandom) September 11, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/AgentsFandom/status/1701246789196677317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



In fact, Levy went on to say that Free Guy 2 would only be made “if it’s
different than the first movie and if it’s different from other movies.” While
that may leave the fans a little disappointed, it was not a definite “no.” While
the film still remains unannounced by Disney at the moment, there might be a
change in plans if the director can figure out how he wants to move forward.

ALSO READ: Shawn Levy Once Revealed Why He Has Such a Great Relationship With
Ryan Reynolds After the Release of ‘Free Guy’
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-shawn-levy-once-reveals-why-he-has-such-a-great-relationship-with-ryan-reynolds-after-the-release-of-free-guy/]

This revelation comes two years after Free Guy was released and stunned the
entire world. While the film was a huge hit, it was not the storyline that
grabbed the audience’s attention.


THE BEST PART OF FREE GUY

The film may have grossed $331.5 million when it was released, but it was not
because it one was of the first good films that were released after the pandemic
in 2020. Instead, it was Ryan Reynolds being his authentic, witty, and sarcastic
self. His humor had audiences clutching their stomachs in laughter, as he always
does. Recently, he even took to his Instagram to share another one of his
brilliant jokes
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-a-week-after-emma-stones-enthralling-venice-film-display-ryan-reynolds-has-a-special-announcement-concerning-his-1-5-billion-business/].



But watching the actor’s journey of realizing that he has become self-aware was
enough to bring full-grown men to tears. This is why it is no surprise that many
of the actor’s fans have been hoping and praying for a sequel to the iconic
movie. But with the latest update, fans may never get the film of their dreams.

ALSO READ: Ryan Reynolds Has an Important Question for the ‘Free Guy’ Sequel
Supporters
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-ryan-reynolds-has-an-important-question-for-the-free-guy-sequel-supporters/]

However, at least they have the Free Guy prequel to reminisce over until the
director of the film, Shawn Levy, gives fans a clearer answer to what he plans
to do.

What do you think about Shawn Levy’s Free Guy 2 revelation? Let us know what you
think in the comments below.

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Anyone who watched <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/ryan-reynolds/">Ryan Reynolds</a>&#8216; Free Guy has been waiting for a sequel since. The film, which was released on Netflix back in 2021, has since been popping up with updates over the last two years. At the time, the story of an NPC that comes to life and into the real world seemed like something brand new. But with Greta Gerwig&#8217;s latest blockbuster hit, Barbie, the game has been taken to the next level.
Recently, the director of the film, Shawn Levy, revealed that a sequel was not definite after months of speculation. But the surprising part was the reason behind his uncertainty.
<h2>Barbie sets a new standard for Free Guy 2</h2>
<a href="https://collider.com/free-guy-2-barbie-similarity-shawn-levy-comments/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to Collider</a>, Shawn Levy sat down for an interview, where he revealed that even though the first film was such a huge hit, the idea of a sequel was being questioned. He revealed that the questions arose only after the success of Barbie, as the films have similar themes. He went on to tell the interviewer that working on the project has been &#8220;thrilling for Ryan Reynolds&#8221;, as well as for himself, but with the mark Gerwig&#8217;s film left on the world, the director felt that his sequel should go a different way.
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Shawn Levy shares how Greta Gerwig&#39;s &#39;BARBIE&#39; affected the &#39;FREE GUY&#39; sequel:
&quot;You now have Barbie that has obviously left a mark about a character in a fictional world who comes to self-awareness. So, we&#39;re only gonna make Free Guy 2 if it&#39;s different.&quot;
via: <a href="https://twitter.com/Collider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Collider</a> <a href="https://t.co/2RdA7aZuyY">pic.twitter.com/2RdA7aZuyY</a>
&mdash; Agents of Fandom (@AgentsFandom) <a href="https://twitter.com/AgentsFandom/status/1701246789196677317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
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In fact, Levy went on to say that Free Guy 2 would only be made &#8220;if it&#8217;s different than the first movie and if it&#8217;s different from other movies.&#8221; While that may leave the fans a little disappointed, it was not a definite &#8220;no.&#8221; While the film still remains unannounced by Disney at the moment, there might be a change in plans if the director can figure out how he wants to move forward.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-shawn-levy-once-reveals-why-he-has-such-a-great-relationship-with-ryan-reynolds-after-the-release-of-free-guy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shawn Levy Once Revealed Why He Has Such a Great Relationship With Ryan Reynolds After the Release of ‘Free Guy&#8217;</a>
This revelation comes two years after Free Guy was released and stunned the entire world. While the film was a huge hit, it was not the storyline that grabbed the audience&#8217;s attention.
<h2>The best part of Free Guy</h2>
The film may have grossed $331.5 million when it was released, but it was not because it one was of the first good films that were released after the pandemic in 2020. Instead, it was Ryan Reynolds being his authentic, witty, and sarcastic self. His humor had audiences clutching their stomachs in laughter, as he always does. Recently, he even <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-a-week-after-emma-stones-enthralling-venice-film-display-ryan-reynolds-has-a-special-announcement-concerning-his-1-5-billion-business/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">took to his Instagram to share another one of his brilliant jokes</a>.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Free Guy | Ryan Reynolds with Captain America&#039;s Shield" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UfqPRD2BlpI?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
But watching the actor&#8217;s journey of realizing that he has become self-aware was enough to bring full-grown men to tears. This is why it is no surprise that many of the actor&#8217;s fans have been hoping and praying for a sequel to the iconic movie. But with the latest update, fans may never get the film of their dreams.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-ryan-reynolds-has-an-important-question-for-the-free-guy-sequel-supporters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ryan Reynolds Has an Important Question for the &#8216;Free Guy&#8217; Sequel Supporters</a>
However, at least they have the Free Guy prequel to reminisce over until the director of the film, Shawn Levy, gives fans a clearer answer to what he plans to do.
What do you think about Shawn Levy&#8217;s Free Guy 2 revelation? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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