Summary
Taron Egerton plays a TSA agent named Ethan Kopel in theNetflixaction thrillerCarry-On,andI was so impressed by the movie that I think it deserves a sequel. Ethan dreams of becoming a cop, and as his girlfriend Nora (Sofia Carson) learns that she’s pregnant, he gears up for astressful Christmas season as a TSA agent. Likethe best Netflix TV shows of 2024,Carry-Onhas compelling characters, a smart premise, and plenty of shocking scenes along the way.
There is no confirmation of aCarry-Onsequel. But if there was one,I have an idea of what the sequel could be about, and how a second movie could build upon the strong foundation of the original film.
I Think This Storyline Should Happen In A Carry-On Sequel
If there is aCarry-Onsequel, I think it would make sense ifEthan’s girlfriend/perhaps his now wife Nora and baby are in trouble. Atthe end ofCarry-On, Ethan puts his police badge down on the security belt at the airport, proving that he has reached his dream of becoming a cop. I think it would be fun if Ethan and his family were celebrating Christmas and he received creepy text messages asking him to help with something dangerous.Ethan would be motivated to stop the security threat because of his love for his familyand the life that he and his partner have created.
If thisCarry-Onsequel followed this plotline, it could be a combination of ahome invasion thriller and a fast-paced action movie. The movie could take place either at Ethan and Nora’s home or when they’re on a fun vacation. Either setting would work well and create a seemingly fun, innocent atmosphere that quickly becomes scary. I thinkCarry-Onshould followthe popularDie Hardfranchiseand continue to tell stories set at Christmas. Now, instead of working the busy and chaotic TSA line during the winter holidays, Ethan thinks he has a day off with his family. But he realizes their lives are at all risk when a mysterious person contacts him.
TheCarry-Onsequel would follow the tradition ofexcellent Christmas action moviesandshould include a villain as interesting as Jason Bateman’s The Traveler. Perhaps this figure finds someone or something from Ethan’s past and blackmails him. Ethan could use all the skills he learned while working as a TSA agent and also build on his experience in the first movie. He would definitely be able to defeat this villain, although of course it would still be a terrifying time for him and his family. In order for this new threat to seem logical, the villain could be connected to The Traveler from the first movie.
Egerton thinks that Ethan and Nora are living the family life, so this storyline does seem possible. Egerton toldToday:
“I think they are very settled. I think they probably would get married and do the whole 2.5 kids thing.”
Egerton also addressed whether there could be aCarry-On 2in the same interview. He mentioned that a second movie would have to have an impressive premise. He said:
“It’s kind of like an extraordinary set of circumstances, so I think it would need a really innovative, creative idea to feel like a worthy idea for a sequel. But yeah, why not.”
What Did Fans And Critics Think Of Carry On?
Carry-Onhad a fairly positive response, which is one reason why it would make sense to make a sequel. The movie has an 87% rating on theRotten TomatoesTomatometer, which is high. However, the Popcornmeter rating is much lower at 53%. There are several four-star reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, but there are some one-star reviews as well.
What are some of Taron Egerton’s other movie roles?
Several publications gaveCarry-Ongreat reviews.Forbescompared it toDie HardandThe Hollywood Reportercalled it “satisfyingly tense.” Like manyother 2024 action movies, it’s a fun watch, andmany have praised Jason Bateman’s work as The Traveler. I think that as long as aCarry-Onsequel had an equally gripping and fast-paced plot, it could be as popular as the original.
