M. Night Shyamalan Announces SPLIT Sequel Via Twitter

Director M. Night Shyamalan’s hit film SPLIT was number one at this weekend’s box office and the Oscar-nominated filmmaker announced that a sequel is in the works.

The film, which has taken the number one spot for 3 consecutive weeks, took in another $14.5 million adding to its $98.7 million domestic total. Worldwide, the thriller has earned $142.7 million to date.

Set in the same universe as Shyamalan’s other intriguing film, UNBREAKABLE, fans have turned his latest into a phenomenon.

I have an 11 page outline for my next film in my bag. I can’t tell you what it is, but If you’ve seen #Split…

— M. Night Shyamalan (@MNightShyamalan) February 4, 2017

Shot in Philadelphia, Bruce Willis’ (THE SIXTH SENSE) surprise cameo at the end of the supernatural thriller firmly sets the movie in the comic-book world of Mr. Glass and David Dunn.

Shyamalan collaborated with Willis in 2000 on the film UNBREAKABLE, alongside Samuel L. Jackson. A film ahead of its time, UNBREAKABLE has become an underground hit in the years since its release, with fans begging for a sequel.

SPLIT delves into the mysterious recesses of one man’s fractured, gifted mind. Following last year’s breakout hit THE VISIT, Shyamalan reunites with producer Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series, The Gift).

Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities—each with unique physical attributes—to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others.

Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy, THE WITCH), Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him—as well as everyone around him—as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.