Nobody 2is gearing up to be one of the biggest action movies of 2025, andBob Odenkirk’s franchise is looking more and more like the perfectJohn Wickreplacement with every update. Despite the original film’s modest budget,John Wickhas grown into a blockbuster juggernaut and the standard-bearer for modern action movies, grossing over $1 billion across its four installments. As a result, it has spawned many similar projects, but none have come as close to matching the franchise’s tone and personality asNobody, making it all the more ironic that the IPs are set to compete.
John Wick’sBallerinaspinoff andNobody 2both have 2025release dates, putting the two films head-to-head. WhileJohn Wickhas a bigger budget and a more identifiable name, seeing how Odenkirk’s sequel compares toBallerinawill be a great measuring stick for its potential longevity. The two franchises also share the same creator and have a similar gun-fu combat style, leading to constant comparisons. However, with Keanu Reeves set to leave his iconic role, the doubt aroundJohn Wick 5makesNobody 2’s arrival even better, and its early signs indicate that it could be a worthy alternative.
Nobody 2 Will Look More Like A John Wick Movie
Nobody 2 Looks Like It Will Move Towards The More Colorful Tone John Wick Is Known For
Being compared toJohn Wickshould be nothing but flattering, andNobodyseems to have embraced this, as the sequel looks like it would be right at home in the iconic action universe. Hutch’s solo mission against a criminal organization closely resembles the Baba Yaga, and his expert fighting skills mixed with his sense of justice make him every bit as likable. Now, a newimage of Bob Odenkirk inNobody 2has indicated that the project will continue following inJohn Wick’s footsteps, as Hutch’s blood-covered face and submachine gun give the movie an even more colorful tone.
Nobodymade $57.5 million at the worldwide box office from a $16 million budget.
Director, Timo Tjahjanto, further emphasized this shift by claiming the sequel will move away from the gloomy warehouse feel and have a more summery vibe. Although the original environments helped create a more grounded story which made the franchise stand out,Nobody 2has to be bigger and replicatingJohn Wick’sgradual transformation into a more vibrant world makes sense.Rather than sticking to Hutch’s local town, taking the story to different cities and countries while facing off against more powerful enemies feels like the natural progression forNobody, which will give it a similar trajectory to Keanu Reeves' movies.
Nobody 2’s Story & Action Could Become More Like John Wick
Timo Tjahanto Previous Work Has Plenty Of Similarities To John Wick
AlongsideNobody 2’s aesthetic resemblingJohn Wick, the story and action could also become more like the blockbuster franchise. Hutch’s journey in the first film wasn’t too dissimilar to John’s in the originalJohn Wick, other than Hutch having a family to protect. However, withJohn Wick 2branching out beyond local Russian gangsters,Nobody 2may follow suit, asSharon Stone’s villain casting teases a High Tableequivalent for Bob Odenkirk’s series.Seeing the protagonist have to raise his game and clash with even more skilled fighters would make the film more exciting, giving it some much-needed higher stakes.
Given the action sequences were one of the first movie’s highlights, having Tjahjanto on board will only make this a bigger focus, and his style already resemblesJohn Wick’s, making him the perfect fit.
Therefore, with Hutch’s enemies evolving, so would the action. Shootouts and close-quarter fights could be more intimate than before, mimicking the iconic bus scene from the first movie but on a much larger scale. It could also have combat take place in more crowded, public spaces, or labyrinth-type areas designed to put Hutch at a disadvantage as he faces off against deadly assassins and killers. Given the action sequences were one of the first movie’s highlights, having Tjahjanto on board will only make this a bigger focus, and his style already resemblesJohn Wick’s, making him the perfect fit.
AssumingNobody 2maintains a similar style of choreography as the original, Tjahjanto will only help elevate the combat, making the project one of 2025’s biggest action movies.
Nobody 2 Has To Avoid Becoming Too Much Like A John Wick Clone
Bob Odenkirk’s Action Franchise Still Needs Its Own Identity To Succeed
Despite the firstNobodyfilm being great because of some of its similarities toJohn Wick, the sequel has to avoid becoming a clone of the hit franchise.Nobody 2should continue borrowing story and action ideas from its billion-dollar competitor, but it still has to forge its own pathby making Hutch’s family an important aspect of the plot while avoiding ripping offJohn Wick. It’s fine for Odenkirk’s movie to take the protagonist across the world and face off against some powerful, shadow organization. However, firefights in hotels and bulletproof suits may be a little on the nose.
Christopher Lloyd’s Nobody 2 Role Confirms The Franchise’s Biggest John Wick Difference
Christopher Lloyd will officially reprise his role as David Mansell in Nobody 2, which shows what makes Nobody unique from the John Wick franchise.
Nobodyalready has a strong identity, but it has to ensure it doesn’t lose that while trying to chaseJohn Wick’s success. The return of Christopher Lloyd is a positive sign given the father-son relationship was an enjoyable element of the original, but keeping Hutch’s more tired, weary attitude is crucial as well. Seeing more lively locations will be fun, butNobody 2should still attempt to keep the laid-back tone alongside its dingy atmosphere - even in more exotic environments - if it wants to avoid becoming just anotherJohn Wick.
