Carry-On Is Officially One of Netflix’s Most Viewed Movies Ever (But Where Is the Sequel?)

It’s been confirmed that Netflix’s movie “Carry-On,” starring Taron Egerton, has become one of the streamer’s most-watched films ever, ranking third among English language titles. As of January 21st, it has accumulated an impressive 160.1 million views (equivalent to 320.1 million hours watched). “Don’t Look Up” from 2021 leads the pack with 171.4 million views, while “Red Notice,” also from 2021, takes the top spot with a whopping 230.9 million views. “The Adam Project” (2022) and “Bird Box” (2018) follow closely behind in fourth and fifth place on this popular list. Whether or not a sequel for “Carry-On” will be made is still uncertain.

Although the movie achieved great success on Netflix, no follow-up has been confirmed yet. In essence, ‘Egerton’ plays a TSA agent at LAX who gets blackmailed by a secretive traveler (Jason Bateman). The film wraps up in such a manner that it leaves room for more storytelling. However, according to Collet-Sera, there are currently no plans for a sequel; though he’d be open to the idea if presented with the right opportunity.

According to Collet-Sera, as of now, there are no plans for a sequel. However, if the audience and families express a strong desire for one, and we come up with an idea that matches the quality of the original, we might consider it. But for the moment, nothing is set in stone.

Producer Dylan Clark hinted that there might be additional stories for certain characters in the “Carry-On” series, specifically focusing on Detective Elena Cole played by Danielle Deadwyler, who seems ripe for further exploration.

He mentioned that there aren’t any current ideas for making a film, but it’s enjoyable to discuss such possibilities. The characters they’re working with are fantastic; take a look at Danielle Deadwyler’s character – she seems like she could be the main focus of a whole movie on her own.

Will Carry-On Get a Sequel?

As of now, it’s uncertain whether “Carry-On” will indeed receive a follow-up, as only four out of Netflix’s top ten movies have had sequel announcements made so far. For instance, a sequel for “We Can Be Heroes,” which ranked ninth on the list, was announced in 2021, but no updates about the film have been disclosed since then. Unlike “Bird Box” that did get a spin-off sequel titled “Bird Box Barcelona,” released in 2023, its reception was less favorable compared to the original. On the other hand, a sequel for “The Gray Man” and two for “Red Notice” are still being developed, with the latter’s sequels expected to be filmed one after another, but updates on their progress remain unclear at this point.

If the viewing numbers for “Carry-On” are substantial enough, it’s likely that a sequel will be produced. This was mentioned by Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos during their latest Q4 earnings call.

I believe this film, produced exclusively for Netflix, demonstrates an exceptional ability to attract a large audience and create a lot of excitement. In fact, one of the producers contacted me during the holidays to share that it feels like having a blockbuster in cinemas – which is fantastic news.

Sarandos pointed out that just like Die Hard, Carry-On has found its place in discussions about Christmas movies. However, what truly stood out to him was the movie’s success in being marketed effectively on Netflix.

He noted, “The platform certainly highlights its strength in reaching out to our members effectively. This means Netflix can interact with our members directly within the Netflix environment, informing them about an exciting new film they’re sure to enjoy.

Carry-On is now streaming on Netflix.

2025-01-22 02:41

Will Carry-On Get a Sequel?

Read More