In a stunning move that has sent ripples through the streaming world, Amazon's Prime Video has pulled off a major coup, snatching the exclusive global rights to the hotly anticipated sequel to Netflix's viral sensation, 'The Platform'.
The original film, a brutal and brilliant Spanish social thriller, became a global phenomenon on Netflix, captivating audiences with its stark allegory about greed and inequality. Now, 'The Platform 2' (originally titled 'El Hoyo 2') is set to descend into a new set of horrors, and it's coming to a rival service.
Return to The Vertical Self-Management Center
Fans will be thrilled to know that the creative force behind the original, director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, is back at the helm. The sequel promises to plunge viewers back into the nightmarish, multi-level prison where food is the ultimate currency and survival depends on the compassion of those above you.
While plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, the official synopsis hints at a new resident who enters the terrifying system determined to instigate change. Their arrival promises to turn the established order on its head, sparking a revolution from within.
A Streaming Showdown
This acquisition marks a fascinating shift in streaming strategies. It's rare for a sequel to a platform's major hit to land on a direct competitor. Prime Video's bold move signals its commitment to securing must-watch, buzzworthy international content, directly challenging Netflix's dominance in the genre.
The original film's star, Iván Massagué, is also confirmed to reprise his role, ensuring continuity for the franchise's dedicated fanbase. Production wrapped in late 2023, and the film is now in post-production, with a global premiere slated for Autumn 2024.
For those who haven't experienced the original, the premise is simple yet terrifying: inmates are assigned to a vertical prison, one cell per level. A platform laden with a decadent feast descends daily, stopping at each floor for a fixed time. Those at the top eat lavishly, while those below are left with scraps—if anything at all.
Prepare to go back down the hole. The platform is coming... but this time, it's stopping at Prime Video.
