Netflix subscribers have received a promising hint that the giant monster saga from Norway may continue, with the director teasing potential ideas for a third film. This comes shortly after the global release of Troll 2 on the streaming platform.
Sequel Launch and Divided Fan Reactions
The second instalment in the franchise has just landed on Netflix, following the enormous success of the first film in 2022. The original Troll movie became the streamer's most-watched non-English language film, amassing a staggering 103 million views.
However, the new sequel has garnered a mixed response from audiences. While some fans on review sites like IMDb have praised it as an "excellent" follow-up, awarding perfect scores and highlighting the impressive special effects and expanded lore, others have been less kind. Critical viewers have labelled it a bland sequel, with some citing issues with the writing, acting, and dubbing.
Director's Vision for an Expanding 'Trollverse'
Despite the polarising reviews, director Roar Uthaug appears optimistic about the franchise's future. In a recent interview, he revealed that ideas for a potential third movie are already brewing. "There's nothing too concrete but ideas have started to spin in the back of my mind," Uthaug stated. He boldly added, "I don't think there's any limits to how big the Trollverse can get."
Uthaug, a self-confessed film enthusiast, also hinted that a third film would likely continue the tradition of including Easter eggs and nods to other monster movie classics like Godzilla and King Kong. "We always try to leave some hints," he said, suggesting the creative team aims to put their own unique spin on the genre.
Clues and Future Potential
The film itself lays groundwork for future stories. The post-credit scene in Troll 2 suggests there is much more to learn about the trolls' history, as a specimen is preserved for study. Furthermore, the fragile peace established between the surviving troll and humanity presents a narrative thread that could easily be unravelled in a subsequent film.
While Netflix has not officially greenlit Troll 3, the director's open enthusiasm and the deliberately unfinished story arcs indicate the team is ready to explore the mythology further. The sequel was already a landmark production, noted as the largest film production of all time in the Nordic Countries.
For now, fans of giant monster chaos can stream Troll 2 on Netflix and speculate on what colossal threats the Trollverse might unleash next.
