6 Ways Twisters Sets Up A Sequel

Twisters is a bona fide blockbuster, so the studio might not wait 28 years for another sequel – and the new movie has plenty of interesting setups for more stories in this world. The 2024 sequel stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Carter, a meteorologist struggling to move on from a past trauma, and Glen Powell as Tyler Owens, a charismatic storm chaser with a popular YouTube channel and more moxie than sense. Twisters is mostly a standalone sequel, with only tangential connections to the 1996 original, so a third movie would be a great way to bring these two stories together.

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Although Twisters works well as a story on its own, it does leave the door open for a sequel with a few possible storylines. Once the story is all wrapped up and Kate heads to the airport to return to New York, she ends up staying in Oklahoma. This leaves all kinds of possibilities on the table: a continuation of her love story with Tyler; further research with her groundbreaking tornado-stopping technology; or even a team-up with Helen Hunt’s Jo Harding from the first film. The sky is the limit for a third Twister movie.

6 Kate Decided To Stay In Oklahoma

Embracing Rural Life in Oklahoma

5 Kate & Tyler’s Romance Is Just Beginning

Navigating New Love and Old Wounds

4 Ben’s Story Could Make Kate A Storm-Chasing Superstar

From Profile Piece to Fame

3 Kate’s Technology Works – Now, She Has To Put It To Use

Tackling Larger Tornadoes Ahead

2 Kate, Tyler & Javi Could All Work Together

Strengthening Bonds for Future Storms

1 Twisters Leaves The Door Open For Helen Hunt To Appear In A Sequel

Potential for Legacy Character Return

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All throughout Twisters, Kate ignores calls from her mom and avoids going home. During the second act of the movie, she finally goes back to the family farm to visit her mother. This initially seemed like the perfect setup for a cameo appearance by Helen Hunt as her storm-chasing character from the original movie, Jo Harding. However, those expectations were subverted when audiences were introduced to Kate’s mother and she was an original character, Cathy, played by the great Maura Tierney.

While it was disappointing that Hunt didn’t appear in the Twister sequel, given how integral and iconic she was in the original movie, it was probably for the best that she wasn’t revealed to be Kate’s mother. It would’ve been a let-down after all these years if Jo just ended up sitting around the house, trying to get in touch with her estranged daughter. That would’ve been a sad fate for such an awesome character. Jo should be out chasing tornadoes, not cooped up in the house, being ignored by her kid.

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It’s become a common problem for legacy sequels to give beloved characters a miserable fate. The Star Wars sequel trilogy had a sad, divorced Han and Leia and a Luke Skywalker who’d given up on the Jedi way. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny turned its titular pulpy adventurer into a lonely divorcee and grieving father. It was refreshing for Twisters to avoid falling into this cliché – and it leaves the door open for Hunt to play Jo in a threequel that acts as a crossover between Twister and Twisters.

It’s become a common problem for legacy sequels to give beloved characters a miserable fate.

If Ben’s article does indeed turn Kate into a storm-chasing superstar, then Jo will undoubtedly take notice. The sequel to Twisters could combine the worlds of the first two films, much like Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire did with the old and new Ghostbusters casts, or X-Men: Days of Future Past did with the original X-Men cast and the prequel cast. It would be a joy to see Jo take Kate and Tyler under her wing as a sort of mentor.

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What’s Known About A Potential Twisters Sequel

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Despite the critical and financial success of Twisters, there are not currently any plans for a Twisters sequel. This might not be surprising given how long the franchise took to deliver its first sequel. However, with Twisters proving to be one of the best success stories of the summer box office season, it also wouldn’t be surprising if the studio was eager to continue with a property that the audience is enthusiastic about. While no confirmation on the sequel has been made, that is also certainly not a confirmation that it won’t happen.

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Many of the Twisters cast members have proven themselves to be hot commodities in Hollywood recently. It could be that a Twisters sequel will need to wait for Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones’ schedules to clear up. However, some of the cast members have already shared their own thoughts on whether a Twisters sequel is likely or necessary.

What The Cast Said About A Twisters Sequel

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As much as the special effects and natural disaster chaos provided some of the best moments of Twisters, the sequel also was elevated by its wonderful cast. The movie was able to find an ensemble of actors who were on the rise, catching them just as audiences were beginning to recognize them and their other exciting roles. While Twisters managed to succeed despite its original cast members, a Twisters sequel needs to bring back its cast.

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Twisters Cast	Twisters Characters
Daisy Edgar-Jones	Kate
Glenn Powell	Tyler
Anthony Ramos	Javi
Brandon Perea	Boone
Maura Tierney	Cathy
Daryl McCormack	Jeb
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David Corenswet	Scott
Kiernan Shipka	Addy

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Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones led the Twisters cast as Tyler and Kate, two characters fans would likely expect to return for the sequel. When asked about the potential of a sequel, both actors remained coy but seemed to suggest it was a possibility. Edgar-Jones joked that the sequel would have to keep on adding on to the title just as Twisters did with Twister. However, Powell was more direct with his response, suggesting that the audience would ultimately decide if the story continued (via Yahoo! Entertainment):

“That’s really up to the audience with a movie like this. If the audience proves there’s a hunger there, then we have an amazing team of people that will always figure out how to make another story.”

If that is all it takes for the sequel to be greenlit, it would seem like fans can expect another movie soon. Twisters was a box office success as well as being embraced by fans. However, most of them would likely want to see a potential sequel take its time to get it right rather than rushing in for more just to capitalize on the initial success.

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6.7/10 Twisters PG-13ActionAdventureThriller

A follow-up to the 1996 original film Twister, Twisters is a sequel set years after the original, said to be fast-tracked by Steven Spielberg and Mark L. Smith, with Frank Marshal as producer. Little details exist about the film, but Helen Hunt is expected to reprise her role as Jo, with the film likely to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton. 

Director Lee Isaac Chung Release Date July 19, 2024 Distributor(s) Universal Pictures , Warner Bros. Pictures Runtime 117 Minutes Main Genre Thriller

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