We heard back in 2008 that director M. Night Shyamalan has interest in going back to one of his better films, the Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson thriller, Unbreakable.
When Unbreakable came out, Shyamalan was riding high on the success (both financial and critical) of his first film, The Sixth Sense. Everyone was wondering what he’d come up with next and if he could improve upon his debut effort.
But c’mon – how the hell do you top “I see dead people”? 
Contrary to the majority’s opinion, I actually thought Unbreakable was Shyamalan’s best film, though it didn’t get the reception it truly deserved. You may not know that it was originally conceived as a trilogy but because of the underwhelming reaction to the first installment, Shyamalan got discouraged and moved on to do other films like Signs, The Village, Lady in the Water and The Happening (of that list, only Signs was worth watching, in my opinion).
However, with his last two outings in particular being more poorly received than Unbreakable ever was, it’s not surprising that Shyamalan is looking to go back to his abandoned trilogy. On top of the director expressing interest, we also have star Bruce Willis wanting to do a sequel to Unbreakable.
While doing the rounds promoting the new Kevin Smith movie Cop Out, Willis talked a little about Unbreakable 2. He told WENN:
“I’ve been talking to [M.] Night Shyamalan about going back to do the middle story to Unbreakable. That whole story was written in three parts and he just chose to shoot the origin story first where the two characters find out they have superpowers. What he wanted to do at the time was shoot the second part where the two superheroes fight and we didn’t do that; we started a different way but he’s still talking about shooting that film.”
Even though Unbreakable was never an action film (although it features the closest thing Shyamalan has ever done to a fight scene), I really like the idea of exploring the two characters of David Dunn (Willis) and Mr. Glass (Sam Jackson) and how they butt heads, so to speak, after the way the first film ended. I assume Jackson would also be back as well – he’s in every other movie that comes out, so I see no reason he wouldn’t want to return to one of his most unique and interesting roles.
This is one of those cases where I would like to see a continuation of the story that played out in the first film, as well as seeing Willis and Jackson reprise their roles (along with Twelve Monkeys, Unbreakable saw Willis at his post-Die Hard best). However, at the same time I wouldn’t be mad if they never did Unbreakable 2. Either way…
Would you like to see an Unbreakable 2? Are you interested in seeing the story continue or is it best left at one?
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Yes. I want Unbreakable 2 and I can't think of a better time for this to happen than post-Airbender where M.Night can get his CGI yah-yahs out and bring us a Hero vs. Villain fight that is as real and subtle as the first Unbreakable.
Geez Bruce. Die Hard 5 now this? I am a fan of Unbreakable as it was a truly remarkable film. I honestly wouldn't mind a sequel, however I wouldn't mind if it didn't happen as well.
I loved Unbreakable and would totally go see a second one. I didn't even hear about it until it was on DVD, though, which is weird. I see a lot of movies and don't recall ever having seen a preview Unbreakable.
Can't say I remember Unbreakable to begin with. I remember watching it I just don't remember details. Sixth sense and Signs are my favorite Shyamalan films.
Unbreakable was a realistic take on a “superhero” film and i loved it. They have many directions they can go with the story.
IMO, an action flick with Mr. Glass vs. the Indestructible Security Officer would end up looking a lot like Lex Luthor vs. Superman. I really liked Unbreakable which told a great superhero story without the action of a typical superhero film. I don't think a sequel could do the original justice. Bruce Willis should stick to Die Hard movies until he finally realizes that he is “too old for this…”
Signs had some creepy scenes
When I first saw unbreakable the first thing I thought was this needs a sequal. I would love to see a sequal to it!
Without a doubt.
But i dont know how well its going to get received, Seeing as heroes being so popular now a days. And further more there are way to many other superhero movies in production.
Ross, your not the only one who thinks that Unbreakable is Shyamalan's best film, I actually think its the best superhero movie in existence! While I don't think a sequel is neccesary I will without a doubt watch it!
I thought Unbreakable was truly fantastic but to be honest, it only got better on repeated viewings. I'm interested in seeing the sequal but I hope it delivers. I wouldn't want a 'sequal-stench' to cloud over the first.
Unbreakable was a neat little movie with an untraditional look on heroes, but overall it was just ok. Willis's portrayal was ultra-bland, and I really didnt care for S. Jackon in it – but maybe Im just burned out from seeing him in so many films.
If there ends up being a part 2 I would hope the actors project a little more feeling into their characters.
HELL YEAH!!!
Unbreakable has been by fave Night movie.
I believe as a trilogy the story can be told completely
Just cant wait
I'm with you Ross, I loved this film. This was my favorite M.N. film as well and I'd love to see this continued.
Unbreakable is one of those few films that I can watch again, and again, and again. It never fails to entertain me each and every single time.
Surprisingly, I didn't always feel that way, I absolutely hated it when it hit theaters, because it was nothing like what the trailer was telling me. I walked out of the theater thinking it was terrible.
It wasn't until years later, when I was really getting into film, that I picked up a used copy for 5 bucks, and figured, it's worth at least trying again. I watched it twice that night, and have since then decided that it is by far my favorite M. Night movie, but also one of my favorite films.
I would absolutely love to see a sequal, and I would be very dissapointed if it didn't happen, especially knowing the Bruce Willis wants to do it, and as was already said, Sam Jackson will star in anything nowadays. He needs to do this!
“Unbreakable 2″ could be a good sequel (among many BAD sequels)
It's s e q u E l
As long as he does it right and make it more realistic and believable like the first I would def like to see a second one.
This is also my favorite M. Night movie!
Jackson and Willis have an outstanding chemistry (Die Hard 3 was my fav of that series). And Jackson doesn't often play villains, but man! He's more Lex Luther than Hackman and Spacey combined! A truely cold sadistic egomaniac!
I'd LUV to see him return to this role!
It is not needed .
I wont see it if they make it.
I'm in the torn column too. Would like it to happen in principle but not so sure how good it will be compared to the first one. I suppose one can easily argue that you can always give the second one a pass. Being a Willis fan though makes it hard to go completely out of the way to not see it eventually. Whether as a dollar rental or TV.
I first saw “Unbreakable” at University as part of my screen studies program. Liked it enough to buy on DVD that week. Hopefully the second one will be as good as the first.
I would kill a hobo to see this movie made.
I'm not so sure about this… I loved the first one. I know it is set up to be a trilogy, but I don't know if he should go back to it. It would seem too much like “I know this works, and after all my other stuff recently, I should go back to it and build it up more.” I think I would much prefer him to get off his gimmicky kick of crazy plot twists that got old after too many repeated viewings of Sixth Sense (and all the spoofs they spawned) and give us a nice, chilling story that is easy to follow but somehow still powerful like he did with Signs. I can only pray that The Last Airbender is good… maybe that will help him get his groove back.
I loved the first one, you pretty much said all of my thoughts. But I believe both Bruce Willis and Samuel Jackson need to be back to make the picture work. After all, even though the movie and the writing was great, what really made the movie awesome was the flawless performances by Willis and Jackson.
I loved the first one, you pretty much said all of my thoughts. But I believe both Bruce Willis and Samuel Jackson need to be back to make the picture work. After all, even though the movie and the writing was great, what really made the movie awesome was the flawless performances by Willis and Jackson.
I loved the first one, you pretty much said all of my thoughts. But I believe both Bruce Willis and Samuel Jackson need to be back to make the picture work. After all, even though the movie and the writing was great, what really made the movie awesome was the flawless performances by Willis and Jackson.
I sincerely hope they make Unbreakable 2. It would be great I think. Whether as brilliant as the first one I don’t know.
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