Box Office Competition, Particularly from ‘Angry Birds,’ Hindered ‘The Nice Guys’ Sequel

Ryan Gosling recently revealed that the box office competition, especially from the animated hit ‘Angry Birds,’ played a significant role in preventing the 2016 action comedy film ‘The Nice Guys’ from getting a sequel. Despite positive reviews, the film struggled to gain traction at the box office due to stiff competition from ‘Angry Birds’ and other releases like ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ and ‘Captain America: Civil War.’ ‘The Nice Guys,’ directed by Shane Black and starring Gosling and Russell Crowe, garnered critical acclaim for its witty humor and engaging performances. However, its box office performance ultimately hindered the possibility of a sequel.

Angry Birds’ Success Thwarts ‘The Nice Guys’ Sequel

Ryan Gosling has attributed the failure of ‘The Nice Guys’ sequel to its box office clash with ‘The Angry Birds Movie.’ Despite critical acclaim, ‘The Nice Guys’ underperformed, while ‘Angry Birds’ went on to receive a sequel. Josh Homme, frontman of Queens Of The Stone Age, has cited ‘The Nice Guys’ as a personal favorite, praising its humor and dialogue.

Ryan Gosling Douses Hopes for ‘The Nice Guys’ Sequel, Citing ‘Angry Birds’ Box Office Dominance

Ryan Gosling has cast doubt on the possibility of a sequel to ‘The Nice Guys,’ citing the overwhelming success of ‘Angry Birds’ at the box office. The action-comedy, starring Gosling and Russell Crowe, opened against the animated family film in 2016 and was significantly overshadowed by its box office performance. Director Shane Black has expressed interest in a sequel, but its likelihood now appears slim.

The Nice Guys 2: Will It Happen?

The anticipated sequel to the 2016 action comedy ‘The Nice Guys’ remains uncertain, despite fan anticipation. Director Shane Black has previously hinted at the possibility of a sequel titled ‘The Mexican Detectives’ with Ryan Gosling. However, plans for a TV spin-off also fell through. The film’s underperformance at the box office, particularly against ‘Angry Birds,’ may have played a role in the lack of a sequel.

Russell Crowe Announces First US Tour in 12 Years with ‘Indoor Garden Party’

Russell Crowe is embarking on his first US tour in 12 years, bringing his ‘Indoor Garden Party’ to six cities across the country. The tour will feature Crowe performing live with his band The Gentlemen Barber and Lorraine O’Reilly in Newark, New York City, Los Angeles, Tulsa, Austin, and New Orleans in August. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 26 at 10am local time. Fans can purchase tickets through the official ticketing website.

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