For a long time, Marvel has dominated the superhero genre in film. But other studios have also taken on the topic and found new perspectives. In 2016, director Jeff Chan produced the short film Code 8, in which superheroes are persecuted by the government. Three years later, Code 8, the feature version of the film, was released and is now surprisingly streaming on Netflix. You can now stream the sci-fi sequel Code 8 – Part II with the Amell cousins on Netflix.
That’s what the Code 8 film series is about, which is now continuing on Netflix
That’s what it’s about: In the world of Code 8, four percent of the population have superpowers. But their abilities don’t make them heroes, they make them outcasts. Hostility and discrimination are on the agenda, which is why many talented people slip into crime. The main actors in the sci-fi series are the Amell cousins: Upload main actor Robbie Amell and Arrow protagonist Stephen Amell.
Watch the English trailer for Code 8 – Part II here:
Code 8 Part II – Trailer (English) HD
In the first part, Connor (Robbie Amell) has to take care of his sick mother. Since he lives in poverty, his only way to get money is to join a criminal group. The crew, led by Garrett (Stephen Amell), plans a large-scale bank robbery.
In the sequel, the talented people are still under strict control of the state. Superheroes are still banned. Connor now earns his living as a caretaker. But then he meets Pavani (Sirena Gulamgaus). The supernaturally gifted teenager is pursued by corrupt police officers. The two seek support from drug baron Garrett.
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Stephen (center) and Robbie Amell (right) have both appeared as superheroes in the Arrowverse
The Amell cousins Robbie and Stephen are more than familiar with the superhero genre. While Stephen served justice as the title character on Arrow for 8 seasons, Robbie showed his heated temper as Firestorm on The Flash in the same series universe.
Surprising sci-fi sequel: Even a third part of Code 8 is possible
If Short film on YouTube Code 8 became a minor success that found many fans. It is thanks to these fans that the feature film was made, as it was made via
Indiegogo donated over $2.5 million to it. The first feature film was not a Netflix production, but could be streamed on Netflix in the USA. The streaming numbers may have convinced Netflix to continue with Code 8. Netflix bought the rights and gave Jeff Chan and the Amell cousins the opportunity to continue telling the sci-fi series.
Although the end of the first part was open and the story didn’t feel complete, the project remained quiet after that. The film didn’t make any big waves, especially in this country. The takeover by Netflix only became known when production on part two had started and surprised many fans. In Germany, the first part was evaluated on Amazon, which should make the sequel on Netflix even more surprising for many.
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When production started on Part 2, Robbie Amell posted a picture Instagram , in which he also hinted at a possible third part. In the caption he wrote:
“Hopefully part 3 is warmer”
Whether this is actually a confirmation for Code 8 – Part III or just a gag remains to be seen. The sci-fi film Code 8 – Part II is available on Netflix in a flat rate. The first part is available to stream for free and with advertising on Amazon’s Freevee.
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