The Mother proved to be a highly successful action thriller, and now Jennifer Lopez needs to do The Mother 2. Lopez effectively portrays an unnamed mercenary and assassin known as "the Mother" who appears after more than a decade of hiding to rescue her daughter Zoe (Lucy Paez) from the clutches of former associates (including Joseph Fiennes) who want to draw her out. Even after she rescues the girl, the excitement is just beginning when she takes the preteen deep into the Alaskan wilderness to prepare her for the onslaught ahead.
Lopez balances visceral action with emotional sincerity as the titular character, and though The Mother's cast of characters is small, it keeps the focus where it needs to be. Though the taut thriller seems to wrap up at the end, there are a few storylines that could be expanded upon in a sequel that deepens the bond of mother and daughter. With stunts, suspense, and strong characters creating the foundation for a solid female-led action franchise, Lopez shouldn't waste the opportunity to make The Mother 2
10 Movie Scored Biggest 2023 Netflix Opening
The Mother broke a Netflix streaming record on its opening weekend when it was released to coincide with Mother's Day. Curious action fans, as well as fans of Lopez herself, wanted to see how she handled all the stunts and gritty chase sequences, and The Mother delivered a strong celebration of a mother's perseverance in the face of insurmountable odds. The Mother 2 could be a chance for Netflix and Lopez to duplicate the success of The Mother ranking 82 across the world and accumulating 83.71 million viewing hours from May 8 to 14 as well as 43 million total views, according to Variety.
9 Jennifer Lopez Can Continue Her Streaming Success
Lopez has been doing well on various streaming platforms ever since she generated Oscar buzz for Hustlers in 2019. The romantic comedy Marry Me from Peacock became one of the network's most-streamed titles, and another rom-com Shotgun Wedding had a strong release on Prime Video at the time it debuted in January 2023. After the reception The Mother received later the same year, a sequel would continue Lopez's successful career as a streaming star.
8 The Mother 2 Could Start A Female Led Action Franchise
Like Charlize Theron in Old Guard, there's been no shortage of Lopez's peers appearing in female-driven action movies, but they haven't all spawned sequels. If The Mother 2
7 Jennifer Lopez Comedies Haven’t Done So Well
While Lope'z rom-com Marry Me did well, Shotgun Wedding didn't fair as well, and both films felt like generic films from around the time she made Two Weeks Notice or something similar. Given that her comedies haven't done as well as her dramas like Hustlers, it makes sense that she'd want to capitalize on what's become popular in her wheelhouse. The Mother 2 would ensure that Lopez was making the most of how well her action films have been doing.
6 Zoe Could Want More Training In The Mother 2
One of the best parts of The Mother takes place in the remote Alaskan wilderness, where Lopez's character trains Zoe how to fight, hunt, and protect herself. It's possible that in The Mother 2, Zoe could grow into her teenage years wanting to become an assassin or mercenary like her mother. Lopez has mentioned that if a sequel was ever made, it would probably be called "The Daughter" and focus on Zoe's life after discovering her mom's true identity.
5 The Mother Received Positive Reviews From Critics
Despite having more than a few action movie tropes, The Mother received fairly positive reviews from critics. Lopez's performance in particular was noted as being effective, in a visceral role that she doesn't always get to play because of her at times glamorous persona. Lopez should do The Mother 2 should that she can expand on the emotional range she showed in her scenes with Zoe, as well as highlight her physical dexterity.
4 The Mother 2 Could Get Jennifer Lopez Back To Her Action Roots
Lopez has a track record for solid action movies under her belt, and doing The Mother 2 could continue its winning streak. After starring as an action hero in movies like Enough, Anaconda, and Money Train, she's proven that she has what it takes to keep doing these sorts of films. The Mother might not have been particularly innovative with its storyline, but it did deliver pulse-pounding action and high-octane stunts when it needed to.
3 The Mother 2 Could Have Even Bigger Stunts
Lopez did as many stunts as she could for The Mother, and underwent extensive weapons training to be able to handle several firearms with ease. The movie also featured some exhilarating action sequences, including an impressive snowmobile chase and an exciting hand-to-hand fight at the finale, which could be improved upon in a sequel. Instead of the remote snow-covered wilderness, The Mother 2 could differentiate from The Mother's filming locations by picking another inhospitable locale, perhaps in a warmer climate, and feature even more stunt work.
2 Jennifer Lopez’s Character Could Need Saving In The Mother 2
Even though everything seems to work out in The Mother's ending, there are still a few ways that the story could continue. There could be other associates from the mother's former life that could come looking to draw her out. She could be the one who needs saving and it might be up to a newly trained Zoe to find her. Or something could happen to Zoe's adoptive family, necessitating the mother jumping back into action once again.
1 The Mother 2 Could Turn Into A Lucrative Partnership With Netflix & Lopez
Other big celebrities have recently partnered with Netflix, making The Mother's success an amazing opportunity for Lopez. Ryan Reynolds did incredibly well with Six Underground and Red Notice, and Lopez's husband Ben Affleck also did well with Triple Frontier, so a franchise based around The Mother could be the start of a lucrative partnership for the streaming giant and Lopez. Red Notice 2 was announced in January 2022, so fans of The Mother can expect to hear about The Mother 2 soon.
