“That’s going to happen”: Sylvester Stallone Returning With Sandra Bullock for $159M Cult-Classic Sequel – Explained

“That’s going to happen”: Sylvester Stallone Returning With Sandra Bullock for $159M Cult-Classic Sequel - Explained
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Demolition Man is perhaps one of the most iconic films to come out in the 90s. The film was hugely influential and remains popular and a cult classic to this day. It launched the careers of many Hollywood stars and was a huge, huge success. Sylvester Stallone and Sandra Bullock were the main leads that gave an unforgettable performances in the film, and they were accompanied by Wesley Snipes, who played the perfect role of a villain.

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The film has acquired an enduring place in American popular culture, and fans have since been clamoring for a sequel. A few years back, Stallone confirmed that the sequel was in the works, and now Demolition Man 2 would soon be a reality. There are high hopes and big expectations from its sequel since the first film was a massive hit. A great deal of nostalgia and fondness is attached to that project, which makes the sequel an even more insanely anticipated movie.

Sylvester Stallone’s Outstanding Performance in Demolition Man

Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone is an action veteran of Hollywood who has passionately performed some of the deadliest stunts in his films. Stallone is the star of several blockbuster franchises, and his legendary filmography holds many fascinating dynamic roles. Several of his projects have shattered box office records, and steadily he has established himself as the most in-demand and one of the highest-grossing stars in the movie business.

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Sylvester Stallone in Demolition Man
Sylvester Stallone in Demolition Man

He is a rare talent whose acting prowess has propelled his career to superstardom. The actor has an uncanny skill for making even the most challenging roles look raw and authentic on the silver screen. The actor is making a splash in showbiz by delivering show-stopping, mind-blowing performances. 

Though the Rocky franchise star has starred in many iconic films, the one that remains the best is his 1993 action flick Demolition Man. Stallone played the role of John Spartan, aka, The Demolition Man (a risk-taking police officer) in the movie, and his performance in the film gained him the attention of industry heavyweights.

When the film was released, it became a massive hit at the box office and garnered immense love and praise from fans. According to reports, Stallone’s film grossed over $159 million at the box office and got nominated for three Saturn Awards, Best Costumes, Best Special Effects, and Best Science Fiction Film.

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Sylvester Stallone and Sandra Bullock Returning for Demolition Man 2

Sylvester Stallone and Sandra Bullock
Sylvester Stallone and Sandra Bullock

In 2020, Sylvester Stallone announced the most anticipated news about one of his talked-about upcoming projects. During an Instgram Q&A session, the actor shared that a sequel to Demolition Man is in the works. The actor confirmed that Demolition Man 2 is in the early stages of production, stating,

“I think it is coming. We’re working on it right now with Warner Bros., and it’s looking fantastic, so that should come out. That’s going to happen.”

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Although he confirmed the news of Demolition Man 2, no further detail or information regarding the project has been revealed till now, and it’s hard to say whether the original cast would return for its sequel. The original movie came out in 1993 with its star-studded cast, which includes Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, and Nigel Hawthorne.

Demolition Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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Source: Screen Rant

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