The original ‘Twister’ earned the same rating back in 1996. It’s the summer blockbuster season, and fans are gearing up for some of the most anticipated features to hit the big screen. Among them is Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones’ upcoming film, Twisters. This standalone sequel to 1996’s Twister is set to take fans on an exhilarating storm-chasing ride. The movie has finally received its rating, earning a PG-13 for “intense action and peril, some language, and injury images,” according to ComicBook.
The rating suggests that director Lee Isaac Chung has crafted a four-quadrant feature promising big action set pieces and lasting consequences for the storm chasers. The sequel follows Kate Cooper (Edgar-Jones), a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating tornado encounter during her college years. Now studying storm patterns from the safety of New York City, she is drawn back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a new tracking system. There, she meets Tyler Owens (Powell), a charming and reckless social media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures. As storm season intensifies with terrifying phenomena, Kate, Tyler, and their teams find themselves fighting for their lives.
With an exciting premise and a PG-13 rating, the movie promises big set pieces, intense storm-chasing, and an engaging plot. Previously revealed images show the teams facing the consequences of being in the eye of the storm. Speaking to Collider, the movie’s writer Mark L. Smith teased, “It’s just a real wild ride with some good, fun characters. Hopefully, we can tap into what the original had because that thing is just iconic.” He further praised the director, saying, “But it’s so cool to have a director like Isaac taking on something like this. It’s just so out of his norm, and I think he’s having fun. I was texting with him a couple of days ago, and it’s just all craziness.”
The previously released trailers give fans a taste of this wild ride, promising compelling performances. The movie boasts an ensemble cast including Anthony Ramos as Javi, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Sasha Lane, Harry Hadden-Paton, David Corenswet, and Daryl McCormack. Further rounding off the cast are Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O’Brian, Nik Dodani, Kiernan Shipka, and Paul Scheer.
Twisters will storm into theaters on July 19.
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