‘War Machine’ Sequel In The Works At Netflix

Following the massive success of War Machine, Netflix is moving forward with a new installment in the franchise as Patrick Hughes is back to direct the sequel. Hughes will also co-write the pic with James Beaufort. Hughes is on board to produce along with Todd Lieberman through his Hidden Pictures, Range Media Partners’ Rich Cook, Patrick Hughes’ producing partner, Greg McLean, through Huge Film banner. Alex Young will also produce for Hidden Pictures.

Valerie Bleth Sharp will exec produce.

Since bowing on March 26, the film has reached 139 million views on Netflix, making it one of the top ten most popular original films to ever bow on the streamer. The film currently sits at number ten but has a chance to get to nine as the streamer continues to count views up until the 91 day measuring mark.

The film stars Alan Ritchson, who is likely to return for the sequel, and follows the final recruits of a grueling special ops boot camp who encounter a mysterious deadly force.

Netflix also announced that its original film Ladies First starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike landed inthe number one spot for films and series this past week with 18.8 million views.

Hughes is repped by Range Media Partners. TheWrap was first to report the sequel news.