The movie ‘Family Plan 2′ has achieved notable success since its release on November 21, reaching the top spot on Apple TV+ rankings in 101 countries, including Spain. This phenomenon occurs in a context where interest in the first installment had returned, evidenced by its rise to number one in 59 countries prior to the sequel’s release. The streaming platform’s strategy seems to have paid off by betting on a continuation.
More family plans
The sequel is set three years after the events of the first film and once again revolves around the McCaffrey family, who plan to celebrate the Christmas festivities in London. However, the appearance of a figure from Dan’s past, played by Mark Wahlberg, promises to complicate things. This new narrative arc aims to maintain the characteristic humor of the franchise while developing more complex plots.
The original cast, which includes Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, and Van Crosby, returns in their respective roles. Additionally, the addition of Kit Harington, famous for his role in ‘Game of Thrones’, as the villain of the sequel, adds a new level since not all characters are the same ones we saw in the first part.
Although ‘Family Plan 2’ has received better reviews than its predecessor, with a 38% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it is still considered a modest result compared to the expectations it generates. The first installment only achieved a 29%, which has led some critics to question whether the film has really improved. However, the context of Apple TV+’s more sporadic releases may have favored this early box office success.