Taron Egerton offers a new update on the future of theKingsmanfranchise that contradicts a 20th Century exec’s recent comments. The espionage action franchise is comprised of two main movies and a prequel, the latter being the most recent installment in 2021. The original film was a box office success, raking in over $414 million worldwide. The subsequent movies haven’t been able to match this, but additional spinoffs and a third film,tentatively titledKingsman: The Blue Blood, have been announced to be in development. However, 20th Century’s president Steve Asbell said in October thatthere are “no plans on doing them anytime soon.”
However, Egerton has now provided some hope. In an interview withScreen Rant’s Liam Crowley for his new Netflix movieCarry-On(out on December 13), Egerton was asked about the claim that there are no further plans for theKingsmanfranchise. He carefully responded by indicating there is still the potential for more, saying:
I believe that was said by somebody from Fox, I think.
I think… I don’t know, and I don’t want to speak out of school, but I don’t think that necessarily means that we won’t do it. I think Matthew and I very much want to do one more. I want to do one more. And so while, you know, we don’t have a shoot date yet,I think it could still happen.
What Egerton’s Comments Mean For The Kingsman Franchise
There’s Still Hope For Kingsman
Director Matthew Vaughn shared his plans to make a thirdKingsmanmovie shortly after the release of 2017’sThe Golden Circle, which performed modestly at the box office but earned mixed reviews. As often happens with franchise movies, the proposed third film languished in development for years after, with the prequelThe King’s Mantaking precedence.Both Vaughn and Egerton have repeatedly stated their interestin returning for another installment, but Asbell’s comments in October seemed to put the nail in the coffin for Eggsy’s onscreen adventures.
Asbell’s statement that there are no immediate plans for moreKingsmancould simply be rooted in the lack of a concrete script.
Earlier this year, Vaughn confirmed the script forKingsman 3was actively being written, so Asbell’s perspective on the franchise came as an abrupt surprise. However, Egerton’s new comments show this isn’t over just yet. His interest in makinganotherKingsman, coupled with Vaughn’s own fairly recent progress on the script, offers a path forward for the franchise. Asbell’s statement that there are no immediate plans for moreKingsmancould simply be rooted in the lack of a concrete script. If Vaughn finishes the story and reassembles his cast,20th Century might be more willing to produce a final moviefor Egerton’s Eggsy.
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Eggsy Deserves A Proper Sendoff
As someone who adoredKingsman: The Secret Serviceand felt decidedly mixed aboutThe Golden Circle, I would love to see one last big screen adventure for Eggsy and Harry Hart (Colin Firth, who is expected to return for the potential third movie).The Golden Circlehardly felt like a proper sendoff, and it could be exciting to see the two embark on another high-stakes mission. A third film could make up for the more lukewarm installments that followed the first and send the characters out on a high.
Furthermore,The King’s Mandemonstrated this world has so much potential, and that lends itself very well to additional projects. 20th Century Studios' lack of immediateplans forKingsmanmakes the future murky, butEgerton’s hope that something will work out bodes wellfor the series overall. If he were to lose interest, the franchise would likely fall apart, but for now, fans should keep their hopes up.
Kingsman
Kingsmanis a British-American spy action-comedy franchise that began with the 2014 filmKingsman: The Secret Service. The series is known for its stylish action sequences, tongue-in-cheek humor, and blend of espionage tropes with a modern twist. The story revolves around a secret independent intelligence agency known as Kingsman, which recruits promising young people from the working class to serve as elite agents. The franchise has expanded to include sequels, a prequel, comic books, and an upcoming TV series, continuing to explore the world of espionage with a unique and satirical flair.
