Everything We Know About Uncharted 2

With several video games, there's a wealth of storytelling avenues for a sequel to explore. Here's what we know about Uncharted 2, including release.

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Uncharted.

Uncharted was finally released — so will there be an Uncharted 2? Directed by Ruben Fleischer, Uncharted brought to life the Naughty Dog video games for PlayStation. The film is more or less an origin story for Nathan Drake and a prequel to his treasure-hunting adventures in the games. While Uncharted closes out its story, the film’s ending certainly lays the groundwork for a possible sequel, that’s been more or less confirmed by Sony.

After getting left behind by his older brother Sam, Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) grows up on his own in an orphanage, eventually becoming a bartender in New York City. Having left his interest in solving historical clues behind, Nathan is thrown into the dangerous world of treasure hunting after meeting Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg), who recruits Nate to help him find the lost golden artifacts of Magellan before Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas) can get to them first.

Considering Uncharted is an adventure story and is one based on an existing video game franchise, the question “will there be an Uncharted 2?” isn’t that far-fetched. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the movie scored extraordinarily well among audiences. Here’s everything we know about Uncharted 2, including what its story could be about and who among the cast might return.

Will There Be An Uncharted 2?

So, will there be an Uncharted 2? Sony’s response to the success of the first film seems to suggest that it might be. Reportedly, the studio was exceptionally happy with how well Uncharted did among audiences – so much so that Sony said the movie was the start of a franchise. While the studio hasn’t confirmed that Uncharted 2 is going to happen, they’ve all but confirmed that the first movie is going to be one of many. Sony has a wealth of content to draw from when it comes to making the Uncharted movies. There are nine total Uncharted games, and the first movie pulled inspiration from two of them without explicitly following their central plots. In addition, director Ruben Fleischer has already stated he has a lot of ideas for Uncharted 2. So, it looks like his dreams won’t be squashed anytime soon, as Sony has all but confirmed Uncharted 2.

How Uncharted’s Ending Sets Up A Sequel

The ending of Uncharted teases that Sam Drake, Nate’s brother, is still very much alive and in prison. While it’s unclear where in the world he is, revealing Sam is not dead sets up a sequel and could continue Nate’s efforts in trying to find him. It’s possible Sam will be more integrated into the story, and his return could set up his and Nate’s next adventure, as well as answer the question regarding how he survived despite being allegedly shot. What’s more, Uncharted’s ending introduces Gage, a character who works for Roman, one of the villains from the video games. Gage is deeply interested in acquiring Nate’s ring, which belonged to Sir Francis Drake. Uncharted 2 could delve into the mystery of Nate’s supposed ancestor, leading to another adventurous treasure hunt that is a bit more personal than the one in the first film.

Uncharted 2’s Cast: Characters Who Could Return

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg could definitely return if there is an Uncharted 2, as they play the main characters. Sophia Ali will also likely return, especially since Chloe Frazer’s story was left hanging at the end. Antonio Banderas and Tati Gabrielle probably won’t return, considering their characters died in the film. It’s possible Pilou Asbæk, who appeared in Uncharted’s credits scene, will play a bigger role in the sequel alongside whoever might be cast as the adult version of Sam Drake. Uncharted 2 could also introduce Elena Fisher, Nate’s future wife in the games.

Uncharted 2 Predicted Release Date

Uncharted had a long development period — between losing directors, changing up who played Nathan Drake (Wahlberg was up for the role before playing Sully), and general production delays, the film finally releasing seemed like a miracle unto itself. Once Uncharted 2 gets the official green light, the sequel could be released as early as the spring of 2024, likely because it won’t be faced with as many of the same issues that plagued the production of the first film. That is, of course, if Sony’s sequel decision comes sooner rather than later. Turnaround time for sequels is usually around two to three years, so 2025 could be the latest release if all affairs run smoothly behind the scenes.