19 Netflix releases that should have made it to the big screens

Modified Jan 29, 2025 03:44 ET

9. Extraction 2 (2023)

The sequel went bigger than the original. The action scenes were longer and more ambitious, including a 21-minute single-take sequence that blended car chases, fights, and shootouts without a single cut. The stunts were massive, featuring explosions, fire, and high-speed combat that needed a large-scale theatrical release. The cinematography captured the raw intensity of each sequence, but much of the energy was lost on home screens. In a theater, the film’s action and sound design would have felt overwhelming.