The latest young adult craze is here, and Netflix viewers can’t get enough of it. Based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Scott Westerfeld, Uglies stars Joey King and Chase Stokes in a dystopian society. In this world, people are labeled “Ugly” until their 16th birthday, which is when they can undergo a surgery to make them “Pretty.” After ending on a major cliffhanger, fans are wondering whether they’d get an Uglies sequel. After all, with dystopian franchises like The Hunger Games and Divergent, Hollywood has found ways to continue fan-favorite YA stories.
News47.us has compiled all the details pointing to a possible Uglies sequel, below!
Per Netflix, Uglies takes place in “a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16.” Its main character, Tally (played by Joey) “is eager to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.”
Apart from Joey and Chase, the rest of the Uglies cast features Laverne Cox, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Jan Luis Castellanos, Charmin Lee and Jay DeVon Johnson.
The film ended on a cliffhanger. After unveiling unwillingly betraying The Smoke and discovering the Specials who were forced to get the cosmetic surgery, Tally sacrifices herself to become Pretty. Once she surrenders to the city officials, Tally is now prettified, but not without the scar on her hand that bound her to Peris (Chase). The revelation proves that while Tally is now Pretty, she has maintained her sense of autonomy and is able to control her mind.
As for Peris, he fell over the wall of the city after fighting with David. However, it’s unclear if he actually died. Moreover, his character returns in the book series. The books Pretties, Specials and Extras follow Uglies in the franchise.
There has been no confirmation of a sequel to Uglies yet. However, since the book series continues, fans are hoping that it’s possible. Director McG even noted that if there’s enough demand for a sequel, then it could happen.
