Summary

• Twisters, the sequel to the cult favorite film Twister, promises to bring back the same thrilling action and immersive experience with a new story and cast of characters.
• Glen Powell has confirmed that none of the original cast members will return in Twisters.
• The confirmed cast and production details for Twisters indicate that the sequel has high-profile backing and a lot riding on its success, with a release date set for July 19, 2024.

Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 disaster epic Twister, will follow a new story and cast of characters but promises to bring back some of that good, old dusty action. As its title suggests, the original film is set against a severe outbreak of dust storms and tornadoes in Oklahoma. Arriving at the scene is a team of passionate storm chasers who wish to deploy a research device. With its technical aspects earning immense praise, Twister also earned Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound.

The Twister sequel was greenlit after more than two decades since the original 1996 release. The earliest plans for Twisters materialized in 2020 with Universal Pictures talking to Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) about directing. A year later, Helen Hunt volunteered to write and direct the sequel. However, these plans were later shelved when a legacy sequel was planned instead with Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) serving as its writer. Hoping to capitalize on the success of the cult classic, Twisters could be a modern disaster epic.

Twisters Latest News

A Second Trailer Is Released

With the disaster movie's release date looming nearer, the latest news sees a second trailer for Twisters revealed. Though it mostly expands upon scenes already shown in the first trailer, the exciting tease highlights a few of the over-the-top disaster sequences that involve a tornado ripping through Reno and even a rare fire tornado that threatens the heroes. It's unclear if another teaser or full-length trailer will drop before the movie premiers in July.

Twisters Release Date

The Legacy Sequel Arrives In July

Deadline reports that the Twister sequel release date is set for July 19, 2024. With principal photography for Twisters commencing in Oklahoma City in May 2023, filming was expected to wrap up by July (as per Oklahoma City-based TV station KWTV-DT) but was suspended due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Universal will be handling the movie’s American release, while the international distribution will be handled by Warner Bros.

The SAG/AFTRA strike was resolved on November 9th, 2023, but the July 19th, 2024 release date has not been changed.

Twisters Cast

Daisy Edgar-Jones & Glen Powell Lead The Cast

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell will be leading the Twister 2 cast, with Edgar-Jones playing eager scientist Kate, while Powell co-stars as the hot-shot storm chaser Tyler Owens. The all-new ensemble for the Twister sequel is star-studded with some big names, including Anthony Ramos (In The Heights) as Javi, alongside Brandon Perea (Nope), and Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders).

Despite speculation, Glen Powell has confirmed that none of the original movie's cast will appear in Twisters, meaning Helen Hunt won't be reprising her role as Dr. Jo Harding. Aside from that, a long list of other supporting actors has been announced, though many character names have not been revealed yet.

The full cast of Twisters includes:

Twisters Story Details

Even Bigger Tornadoes In The Forecast

Billed as more of a legacy sequel than an actual follow-up, little is known about the exact plot details for Twisters, though the trailer has shined a light on a few specifics. Daisy Edgar-Jones' Kate is rumored to be the daughter of Helen Hunt's Jo, but no details have been revealed that confirm that speculation. Instead, it is known that Kate is a researcher who, after a harrowing experience with a tornado, aims to further Jo's research from the first film.

She'll enlist the help of Glen Powell's hot-shot storm chaser, Tyler, and together they'll attempt to recreate the Dorothy experiments seen in the classic 1996 disaster film. While more details are expected as the movie's release date draws closer, the basic premise of Twisters won't be all that different from its predecessor.

Twisters Trailer

The First Look At The New Disaster Film

Released during the Super Bowl, the first trailer for Twisters quickly makes good on the film's ambitious title. The two-minute tease opens with Kate (Edgar-Jones) and Javi (Anthony Ramos) as they come face to face with the full force of a deadly tornado. This experience traumatizes Kate but eventually inspires her to continue the research that was started by Dr. Jo Harding in the 1996 original. The trailer introduces Glen Powell's Tyler, while also revealing the twin tornadoes which give Twisters its terrifying name.

As the movie's release date looms, another trailer for Twisters has been revealed. The exciting new tease features extended versions of scenes previously featured in other trailers, but shines more light on the lead characters. Besides that, fans are treated to a moment involving a tornado ripping through Reno, Nevada, and another becoming a towering inferno when it runs over fire.