Netflix has officially announced that the highly anticipated second part of The Platform universe is set to be released on October 4. The first film in the series gained immense popularity as one of the most-watched Spanish movies on the streaming platform, ranking fifth in the non-English film top ten category with nearly 83 million views.
The Platform was initially released in 2019 and quickly became a hit, with Netflix reporting that the film was watched by 56 million households in its first four weeks of release by July 2020. The movie's success continued to grow during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, further solidifying its place as a fan favorite.
The Platform 2 features a talented cast including Milena Smit, Hovik Keuchkerian, Natalia Tena, and Óscar Jaenada. The film is directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia and produced by Carlos Juárez, Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, and Raquel Perea from the Basque Films team.
A sneak peek of the upcoming installment was recently released, offering viewers a chilling glimpse into the world of the second sci-fi horror movie. Set in a Vertical Self-Management Center, residents are subjected to a brutal feeding system under the rule of a mysterious leader. The plot follows a new resident who becomes entangled in the fight against this controversial method of survival, where choosing the wrong plate could mean a death sentence.
The Platform 2 promises to deliver a gripping and intense storyline that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. With themes of survival, sacrifice, and morality, the film poses thought-provoking questions about the lengths one would go to in order to save their own life.
