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Twisters

Twisters is a 2024 American disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Twisters is a 2024 American disaster film and a standalone sequel to the 1996 film Twister. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, it follows rival storm chasers investigating a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.

What it is

Twisters is a fictional disaster film that centres on competing groups of storm chasers in Oklahoma. It uses new technology to study and respond to severe weather, offering a fresh story with a new cast rather than directly continuing the original 1996 movie.

The cast

The ensemble cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane. The film was written by Mark L. Smith from a story by Joseph Kosinski.

Release and Canadian connection

Twisters premiered in London on July 8, 2024, and opened internationally on July 10. It was released in the United States and Canada on July 19, 2024.

In short

  • Standalone sequel to Twister (1996).
  • Directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
  • Stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and others.
  • Released in Canada on July 19, 2024.
Canadian angle

Twisters was released in Canada on July 19, 2024, alongside its U.S. release.

Quick questions

Is Twisters a sequel to Twister?
Yes. Twisters is described as a standalone sequel to Twister (1996), with a new cast and story rather than a direct continuation.
Who is in the cast of Twisters?
The ensemble cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane.
When does Twisters come out?
Twisters was released in the United States and Canada on July 19, 2024.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisters_(film)
    Supports: Director, cast, release date, plot, and status as a standalone sequel.
  2. People — https://people.com/everything-to-know-about-the-twisters-movie-8607472
    Supports: Standalone sequel description, cast, plot details, and release date.
  3. ABC News — https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/release-date-highly-anticipated-twister-sequel-twisters-announced/story?id=95653741
    Supports: Director and U.S. release date.
  4. The Cincinnati Enquirer — https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/07/10/when-does-twisters-come-out-is-it-sequel/74338076007/
    Supports: Release date, cast, and sequel status.
  5. BBC — https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240710-twisters-review-glen-powell-and-daisy-edgar-jones-star-in-an-underwhelming-sequel
    Supports: Plot summary, sequel framing, and director.