Netflix is ​​working on a sequel to "We Can Be Heroes" by Robert Rodriguez

A couple of weeks after the We Can Be Heroes premiere, it was revealed that Netflix is ​​working on a sequel. Robert Rodriguez will continue to direct the sequel.

The release date is still unknown.

The release of the first part fell on Christmas and contributed to record activity during the holidays. Between December 25 and 31, the film was ranked # 1 on the list of best films for children in 88 out of 93 countries. We Could Be Heroes is projected to see 44 million households in its first 28 days.

The plot of the film tells about children of superheroes who will unite to rescue their parents from the captivity of alien invaders. During the pandemic, the need for family movies has increased, Rodriguez said.

The film stars Pedro Pascal, Priyanka Chopra, Boyd Holdbrook and Christian Slater. Taylor Dooley returned to the role of Lava, while Jeffrey J. Dashnau (Spy Kids) replaced Taylor Lautner as Sharkboy.