Everything You Need to Know About the New 'Twisters' Movie

It's time to try and remember the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning, because this summer is about to be infested with twisters. At least on the big screen, that is. Nearly 30 years after the summer blockbuster Twister hit theaters, the franchise is finally getting a second film. The original 1996 movie saw Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton chasing storms in Oklahoma. Now a whole new generation will get to enjoy the thrill of chasing after the deadly wind cyclones.

During the 2024 Super Bowl, Twisters dropped its first trailer, but the project has been in the works for years. From cast to release date, here's everything you need to know about the Twisters sequel: 

When is Twisters’ release date?

Twisters will blow into theaters on July 19, 2024, right in the middle of summer's prime blockbuster season.

How to watch Twisters?

Twisters will be premiering exclusively in theaters in July. Since it is a Universal Pictures film, it will likely arrive on Peacock sometime in the second half of 2024 after its theatrical run and VOD run end.

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Who is in the cast of Twisters?

Twisters includes quite the ensemble cast with a who's who of young Hollywood appearing as storm chasers. We don't know much about their roles yet, but the cast includes the following:

Daisy Edgar-Jones

Based on the trailer, the Normal People actor appears to be some kind of scientist who is chasing tornados. Her character is listed as Kate Cooper.

Glen Powell

The Scream Queens and Anyone But You actor plays Tyler Owens, who appears to be a storm chaser/influencer.

Anthony Ramos

Hamilton and In the Heights star Anthony Ramos will also be appearing as Javi, who appears to work alongside Edgar-Jones' Kate.

Maura Tierney

The veteran actress, most recently seen in The Iron Claw, has joined the cast in an undisclosed role.

Brandon Perea

Perea, who had his breakout role in Nope, has been cast in an undisclosed role.

Daryl McCormack

The Irish Good Luck to You, Leo Grande star has joined the cast in an undisclosed role.

Sasha Lane

Lane, who has appeared in American Honey and Loki, will be in Twisters, although her role is unknown.

Kiernan Shipka

The Mad Men and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star also appears in an undisclosed role.

David Corenswet

The future Superman and Ryan Murphy favorite will appear in Twisters although the particular role has yet to be announced.

Who is the director of Twisters?

The Oscar-nominated Minari director Lee Isaac Chung will be directing Twisters. While others were in talks to direct the film based on a script from Mark L. Smith, Chung ultimately won out.

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What is Twisters about?

While we don't know a ton about the movie's plot, it appears from the trailer that, like the original, it will revolve around a group of young storm chasers tracking down tornados. While Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos are cast as scientists, Glen Powell seems to be a storm chaser who follows tornados for the thrill.

Is Twisters a sequel to Twister?

Yes, Twisters is technically a sequel to Twister, but it's also a standalone film on its own and doesn't focus on any of the characters from the original Twister. It's set nearly 30 years after the events of the original film and it remains to be seen exactly how the movies will be connected, if they are at all.

Will Helen Hunt be in Twisters?

It remains unclear whether Helen Hunt will make an appearance in Twisters. Hunt has stated that she previously attempted to be involved with a Twister sequel, but this seems to be a completely different project than the one that Hunt wanted to direct. While she is not billed as a main character in Twisters, it is possible that she may make a cameo in the film.

Is there a trailer for Twisters?

Yes! The first trailer for Twisters dropped during the 2024 Super Bowl on Feb. 11, 2024.

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