Titanfall 2 (film)

Titanfall 2 is a 2020 computer-animated science fiction action film based on the 2016 video game of the same name, with the film being a sequel to the 2017 film Titanfall, which in turn is also based on the 2014 video game of the same name. The film strays away from the storyline of the game, and instead introduces a new character, Marlon Trika, who works together with his Titan to stop a multibillionaire from developing a chemical that could destroy planets.

Released on September 4, 2020, the film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the animation and performances but criticized the film as inferior to its predecessor. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic still causing many theaters to close, the film's gross was affected significantly and as a result only grossed $274 million against a budget of $175 million, losing EA Films nearly $100 million. The film was also released on HBO Max one month after its theatrical release. Despite this, a sequel film was greenlit, which will make the series a trilogy.

Box office
In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside Tenet and was projected to gross $20-25 million in its opening weekend. The film grossed $8 million on its first day and debuted with $19 million, finishing second behind fellow newcomer Tenet. Variety wrote that the film "is on track to lose anywhere from $100-200 million, which may shut down EA Films for good." In its second weekend, the film grossed $18 million, rising up to first, and in its third weekend, the film grossed $12 million, staying first.

Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 46% based on 317 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's consensus reads, "Although Titanfall 2 visually dazzles, its small moments aren't enough to compensate for its recycled and dull story." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 54 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on a scale of A+ to F.