Nobody 2: When Family Vacation Meets Assassin’s Redemption – Bob Odenkirk’s Return as Hutch Mansell

The Return of an Unlikely Action Hero

Nobody 2, the sequel to the 2021 hit action thriller, is directed by Timo Tjahjanto and will arrive in theaters on August 15, 2025. The original film was a significant success, grossing $57 million on a $16 million budget while earning praise from critics for its action sequences and Odenkirk’s performance.

A Vacation Gone Wrong

The story follows Bob Odenkirk’s return as Hutch Mansell, the suburban dad and paid assassin, four years after the events of the first film. Hutch finds himself $30 million in debt to dangerous individuals, forcing him to take on assassination contracts worldwide to pay it off.

The demanding job has created distance between Hutch and his family, causing him to miss important moments in his children’s lives. Seeking to reconnect, he decides to take a break and plan a family vacation at Wild Bill’s Majestic Midway and Waterpark, a destination from his childhood, with his wife Becca and their children.

Star-Studded Cast and New Threats

The sequel brings back familiar faces including Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Colin Salmon, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, and Christopher Lloyd from the original film, while welcoming new cast members John Ortiz, Colin Hanks, and Sharon Stone. Stone takes on the role of Lendina, a powerful mafia boss who runs the corrupt theme park. When Hutch and his family encounter trouble at the park, they find themselves targeted by Lendina’s best operatives, unaware of Hutch’s own connections to the criminal underworld.

Critical Reception and Box Office Performance

The film has received generally positive reviews, with 78% of critics giving favorable ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus acknowledges Odenkirk’s continued success in the role, noting that “Nobody 2 is a diverting sequel that measures up admirably to the original.” As of September 2025, the film has grossed $36 million worldwide, debuting in third place behind Weapons and Freakier Friday.

The Future of the Franchise

According to Connie Nielsen, the sequel explores growing tensions within the family following the events of the first film. She emphasizes the importance of depicting both the natural tensions and the underlying love that connects the family members together, describing it as “a great family.”