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20th Nov2025

‘Nobody 2’ 4K UHD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, RZA, Sharon Stone, Colin Hanks, Gage Munroe, Paisley Cadorath, Colin Salmon, Daniel Bernhardt | Written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin | Directed by Timo Tjahjanto

Let’s be clear: Nobody 2 isn’t here to reflect, ruminate, or reinvent the action genre. It’s here to wreck shop. Loud, frantic, and gloriously over-the-top, this sequel charges out of the gate with fists flying and doesn’t look back… and for fans of the original’s slick, brutal energy, that’s likely going to hit just right.

Bob Odenkirk is back as Hutch Mansell, the quiet suburban dad with a serious set of skills, and he hasn’t missed a beat. If anything, he’s more dangerous than ever. Whether he’s smashing through henchmen or navigating absurdly destructive set-pieces, Odenkirk sells it with that same worn-down charm and twitchy edge that made the first Nobody a sleeper hit.

This time, the film cranks everything up: the fights are bigger, the scenarios more cartoonish, and the body count… well, let’s just say it’s not shy. From a chaotic amusement park showdown to a finale that feels like it was choreographed by caffeine-fuelled stunt junkies, the action delivers in both scale and style. The violence is deliberately exaggerated, but it’s shot with such flair and momentum that it never overstays its welcome.

Story-wise? Don’t expect much evolution. The plot mostly serves as a thin excuse to keep Hutch moving from one violent encounter to the next. The emotional backbone that grounded the first film is dialled way down here, replaced by a more tongue-in-cheek tone and a focus on pacing. It works, mostly, though it does leave some of the character depth behind. The supporting cast is serviceable but underused, especially the film’s villain, who doesn’t make much of an impression. And while the humour mostly lands, the film occasionally teeters into self-parody – not a deal-breaker, but worth noting.

Still, Nobody 2 knows exactly what it is: a fast, furious, no-frills action movie made for those who like their mayhem loud and their heroes bruised but unbreakable. If the first film left you wanting more of Hutch taking out rooms full of bad guys with improvised weaponry and deadpan grit, this sequel delivers that in spades.

The Nobody 2 4K UHD disc features a native 2160p transfer encoded in HEVC/H.265, presented in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10. Audio options include English Dolby Atmos, English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz/24-bit), plus French and Spanish Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 tracks. Subtitles are available in English SDH, French, and Spanish. The 4K disc also includes the following special features:

Special Features:

Deleted Scenes:
– PLUMMERVILLE
– STRICTLY FAMILY
– KISS
– TIME MACHINE
– CREAMY FLOATER
– PREP FUNHOUSE
– NEED ANOTHER VACATION
– RETURNING CAST
Nobody 2: The Fight Continues – Cast and filmmakers reveal how NOBODY 2 ups the ante on action with new characters, more fighting, and spectacular style.
Nobody Does Stunts Like Us – Bob Odenkirk and the stunt team break down the creative process of designing, rehearsing, and executing intense, imaginative fight sequences

Not deeper. Not darker. Just more. And sometimes, that’s exactly what a sequel should be.