The Harder They Fall is one of Netflix's best original films ever. When it debuted in 2021, it garnered generally positive reviews. The American Western film was also well received by audiences topping the US Nielsen streaming chart for November and accumulating almost 1.2 billion minutes of streaming views within its first few weeks - but will it get a sequel?
Given the film's success, many of us have wondered whether the story will continue. However, Netflix has not given any indication that a follow up is in the works. Thankfully a few days ago, this changed - thanks to the film's director, we got confirmation that a sequel is in development.
It all started when a fan, @AnumAJamal, who had recently seen the film again, tweeted her desire for a sequel. She said, "Rewatching 'The Harder They Fall' and I wish there is a second movie on the works! @TheBullitts @Jeymes"
About a week later, the film's director, Jeymes Samuel, came across the tweet. Although he did not provide any detail, he confirmed that there is a sequel in the works. His words were short and simple and they read, "… There is."
Despite Samuel's words, we would advise that you keep your expectations under control. For one, Netflix itself hasn't said anything about a sequel and until that happens Samuel's confirmation is, at best, a rumor. A very solid rumor, but a rumor nonetheless.