Everything You Need to Know About the New 'Twisters' Movie
It's time to try and remember the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning, because this summer is about to be infested with twisters. At least on the big screen, that is. Nearly 30 years after the summer blockbuster Twister hit theaters, the franchise is finally getting a second film. The original 1996 movie saw Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton chasing storms in Oklahoma. Now a whole new generation will get to enjoy the thrill of chasing after the deadly wind cyclones.
During the 2024 Super Bowl, Twisters dropped its first trailer, but the project has been in the works for years. Now, the sequel has finally hit theaters and brought in a whopping $10.7 million on just Thursday night alone. The movie has been certified "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, has a 93% audience score and received an A rating from Parade's very own film critic.
From cast to release date, here's everything you need to know about the Twisters sequel:
When is Twisters’ release date?
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Twisters blew into theaters on July 19, 2024, right in the middle of summer's prime blockbuster season. You can now catch it on the big screen (including in IMAX) across the country.
How to watch Twisters?
Twisters premiered exclusively in theaters on July 19. Since it is a Universal Pictures film, it will likely arrive on Peacock sometime in the second half of 2024 after its theatrical run and VOD run end.
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Who is in the cast of Twisters?
Twisters includes quite the ensemble cast with a who's who of young Hollywood appearing as storm chasers. We don't know much about their roles yet, but the cast includes the following:
Daisy Edgar-Jones
Based on the trailer, the Normal People actor appears to be some kind of scientist who is chasing tornados. Her character is listed as Kate Cooper.
Glen Powell
The Scream Queens and Anyone But You actor plays Tyler Owens, who appears to be a storm chaser/influencer.
Anthony Ramos
Hamilton and In the Heights star Anthony Ramos will also be appearing as Javi, who appears to work alongside Edgar-Jones' Kate.
Maura Tierney
The veteran actress, most recently seen in The Iron Claw, has joined the cast in an undisclosed role.
Brandon Perea
Perea, who had his breakout role in Nope, has been cast in an undisclosed role.
Daryl McCormack
The Irish Good Luck to You, Leo Grande star has joined the cast in an undisclosed role.
Sasha Lane
Lane, who has appeared in American Honey and Loki, will be in Twisters, although her role is unknown.
Kiernan Shipka
The Mad Men and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star also appears in an undisclosed role.
David Corenswet
The future Superman and Ryan Murphy favorite will appear in Twisters although the particular role has yet to be announced.
Who is the director of Twisters?
The Oscar-nominated Minari director Lee Isaac Chung will be directing Twisters. While others were in talks to direct the film based on a script from Mark L. Smith, Chung ultimately won out.
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What is Twisters about?
Twisters revolves around a group of young storm chasers tracking down tornados. While Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos are cast as scientists, Glen Powell is a storm chaser who follows tornados for the thrill. It's set during a "once in a generation" tornado spree in Oklahoma with Edgar-Jones' character working to find a way to stop tornados.
Is Twisters a sequel to Twister?
Yes, Twisters is technically a sequel to Twister, but it's also a standalone film on its own and doesn't focus on any of the characters from the original Twister.
In an interview with Variety, Edgar-Jones said, "It feels like a real next chapter, whilst also having so much love for the original. We have Dorothy [the weather sensor device from the first film]. We have moments and costumes that are mirrored from the original. A lot of crew who worked on the original worked on ours as well, including a large number of the visual effects guys."
It's set nearly 30 years after the events of the original film, and the two stories aren't really connected other than they both include plenty of tornados.
Is Helen Hunt in Twisters?
No. Fans of the original Twister may be disappointed, but Helen Hunt does not appear in Twisters. There aren't cameos from the original actors in the movie although Bill Paxton's son does appear briefly in one scene.
Is there a trailer for Twisters?
Yes! The first trailer for Twisters dropped during the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11, 2024.
A second trailer was released on May 8, 2024.