Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for A Quiet Place: Day One!
Summary
There may be a sequel on the way afterA Quiet Place: Day One. Directed and written by Michael Sarnoski on a story concept from him and John Krasinski,Day Onetakes place long before the originalQuiet Placemovies and is set during the initial disaster that saw much of the world obliterated by alien invaders. The movie stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn and had a budget of $67 million. WhileDay Oneis already known for its seemingly bleak ending, there may be a more hopeful sequel on the horizon after some of the characters escaped to an island of survivors.
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Sarnoski spoke about how the ending sets up a sequel. The writer/director highlights the island’s appearance inA Quiet Place IIas a potential linking element, and while he does not describe any specific plans,Sarnoski believes that a sequel could happensometime in the future. Check out his full quote below:
I mean, definitely a good portion of those people probably ended up on the island that we see in Part Two of A Quiet Place. I think there’s a good chance that they’re there, and definitely there’s a good chance we’re going to see them again. I just think they did an incredible job. And I think Paramount would be really happy to see where they ended up. I don’t think there are any super-specific plans. But I would not be surprised if that happens. So that’s a very loose, unofficial sequel tease.
A Quiet Place: Day One Will Likely Get A Sequel
Its Early Box Office Success Nearly Guarantees A Follow-Up
Even before Sarnoski discussed a potential sequel, a follow-up toA Quiet Place’s prequel was inevitable. Whether it happens to beA Quiet Place IIIor aQuiet Place: Day Two,the early incredible success ofDay Onemakes it extremely likely. The reviews have been positive, as it sits at an 84% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 73% audience score, and a B+ from CinemaScore. Those are extremely positive totals for a horror movie, even if they fail to match the original’s 96% Tomatometer score and 83% audience score. Check out how it compares to otherfranchise movies below:
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Thebox office totals forDay Onehave also already been excellent. The prequel has earned $22.5 million on its opening day and is expected to earn $53 million for its opening weekend.That marks the best start in franchise history, with the first day already far surpassing the previous record of $19.3 million from the 2021 sequel, and it is ready to capitalize in the coming weeks. Even against stiff competition fromInside Out 2, which is fighting for the No. 1 spot, Nyong’o’s latest hit is still performing incredibly well.
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There are also in-story reasons for a sequel toA Quiet Place: Day One. Many people in the movie survive to see its ending and go on to find security on the island. After Sam sacrifices herself to save Eric, he is able to reach the island safely, where he can work to redevelop society in the wake of the invasion. He can serve alongside Djimon Hounsou’s Henri to help launch an offensive against the Death Angels, and in the process, honor Sam’s memory. Sam may be dead, but, ifA Quiet Place: Day Oneever getsa follow-up story, her legacy is not over.
A Quiet Place: Day One
Cast
A Quiet Place: Day One is a spin-off of the A Quiet Place franchise conceived by John Krasinski. The film is set at the beginning of the invasion as humanity scrambles to survive, before the events of the original film, with Lupita Nyong’O leading the cast, directed by Michael Sarnoski.
