A new set photo for Kung Fury 2 has revealed the return of Hackerman and confirmed the film will release in 2022. The original Kung Fury was a crowdfunded short film that paid homage to the sci-fi action classics of the 1980s in an absurdist comedic style. That movie is now being reimagined as a full-length feature film in Kung Fury 2, starring creator David Sandberg and other members of the original cast alongside big stars like Michael Fassbender and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Kung Fury follows the adventures of the titular Miami cop, who gains superpowers after being simultaneously struck by lightning and bitten by a cobra. He and his partner, the humanoid dinosaur Triceracop, travel through time to face off against laser raptors, weaponized arcade machines, and Hitler’s Nazi army. The whole featurette is a fever dream of special effects, synthwave backing beats, and tons of ‘80s cliches.
There hasn’t been much word on the status of Kung Fury 2 lately, but Sandberg finally posted an update to Twitter in the form of a set photo. In it, he and costar Leopold Nilsson can be seen in costume as Kung Fury and Hackerman, reprising their roles from the original short film. The tweet also confirms that Kung Fury 2 will release in 2022, though Sandberg said he can’t give an exact date yet. According to Sandberg, there will be “more to come.”
The combination of ‘80s nostalgia and sheer insanity the original Kung Fury brought made it a huge hit online, and the film received notable critical success amongst those who watched it. The full-length film has been highly anticipated as a result, especially after the news that major stars like Fassbender and Schwarzenegger would be involved – the latter as the President of the United States. David Hasselhoff is also confirmed to return as the sentient car/computer Hoff 9000.
It should be interesting to see how the absurdity of Kung Fury translates into such a larger-scale project. Sandberg has said that the new movie won’t feature any footage from the original, but that it will be set in the same universe – presumably as a direct narrative sequel. In addition to Schwarzenegger, Fassbender, and members of the original cast, the film is set to star Alexandra Shipp and Ralf Moeller as Thor. Kung Fury 2 will release on an undisclosed date in 2022, bringing with it even more ludicrous 1980s action.
Source: David Sandberg