Get Out was arguably one of the greatest horror films released in the past decade. It was incredibly well-received from a critical standpoint. In 2017, with a media landscape already fully saturated with superhero flicks and action-packed reboots, it managed to absolutely annihilate at the box office, raking in over $255 million against its slightly over $5 million budget, a return on investment that is almost unheard of in Hollywood.

Much to the chagrin of many moviegoers, the film failed to snag the prestigious Best Picture award at the Academy Awards. However, Jordan Peele won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and, in doing so, became the first African American screenwriter in history to win the award.

If any other film achieved such obvious success metrics, a sequel would be in the works before the film's creators even had time to draw a breath. While the idea of making Get Out 2 has been batted around, there are no concrete plans for such a project. And, frankly, squeezing a follow-up out of an already acclaimed masterpiece just isn't Jordan Peele's style. However, if the multi-talented director were to follow up on the story of Get Out, there are many reasons to believe that a sequel could be just as powerful as its predecessor.

Here's why it's the perfect time for a sequel to Get Out.

The Release of Nope Nope

Jordan Peele's newest project, Nope, a combination sci-fi and horror thriller that is sure to delight moviegoers everywhere, is set to be released on July 22, 2022. Jordan Peele and the film's marketing team have made efforts to obscure the bulk of what Nope will entail. Essentially, fans know that the film primarily takes place on a remote ranch, some of the characters will be wearing cowboy hats, and somehow, aliens are involved.

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Jordan Peele has been on a wild hot streak since the conclusion of his Comedy Central sketch series, Key & Peele, in myriad roles: acting, film production, and of course, directing. He seemingly cannot miss, and a Get Out sequel would be an excellent way for Peele to capitalize on his popularity.

Get Out's Cliffhanger EndingRod Williams in Get Out

Though audiences could leave the theater after watching Get Out feeling somewhat satisfied with the way things worked out, the ending to the film was anything but clear for its protagonist, Daniel Kaluuya's (Judas and the Black Messiah, Black Panther) Chris Washington. Red and blue lights flash on Chris as he chokes the life out of Allison Williams' (Girls, A Series of Unfortunate Events) Rose Armitage, and audiences fear that Kaluuya's Chris, who has no evidence of his kidnapping, will be arrested for murder (or worse). However, it's revealed that the lights belong to the TSA vehicle of Lil Rel Howery's (The Carmicheal Show, Good Boys) Rod Williams, Chris' friend, and the film's comic relief.

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Though Jordan Peele's Get Out script was near perfect, those who have looked into the film's production know that its ending almost went in a different, significantly darker direction. Instead of Rod, the lights do indeed belong to a squad car. In the alternate ending, the film cuts to Chris talking to Rod through glass in a prison jumpsuit. While it was a smart decision to go with a slightly more comedic and satisfying ending, it's still unclear how things ultimately worked out for Kaluuya's character. He could still be a suspect in the deaths of the Armitages. A potential sequel could explore this further.

Relevant Political Themes RoseChris

It is not entirely uncommon for horror films to contain political themes. George A. Romero's 1968 classic Night of the Living dead had obvious allegories to mob mentality and its devastating political effects. However, in more recent years, it seemed as if the horror movie as societal commentary was falling out of fashion.

Get Out represented a return to form in this regard. At its core, the film was a satire of liberal racism, or the phenomenon wherein purportedly progressive individuals still tokenize people of color, oftentimes to the detriment of marginalized communities. Obviously, despite the ubiquity and success of Get Out, these issues were not resolved and continue to run rampant in contemporary American society. As such, a sequel would undoubtedly strike the same emotional chords as its predecessor.

It's entirely possible that Jordan Peele is simply uninterested in continuing the story of Get Out. Since the film's release, he's had a handful of follow-ups, each providing audiences a glimpse into his weird and wonderful creative mind. However, it's possible that given the contemporary political landscape, 2017's Get Out is even more culturally relevant than it was at the time of its initial release. There are many reasons why now is the perfect moment for a sequel, and if the sequel is ever made, audiences have every reason to believe that it will be another masterpiece.