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Twisters

Twisters is a 2024 American disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Twisters is a 2024 American disaster film directed by Lee Isaac Chung. It is a standalone sequel to Twister (1996) and follows storm chasers investigating a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. The film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane.

Plot

The film centres on competing storm chasers working in Oklahoma during a tornado outbreak. It follows their efforts to study and respond to severe weather using new technology.

Production

Twisters was directed by Lee Isaac Chung and written by Mark L. Smith from a story by Joseph Kosinski. It was developed as a standalone sequel rather than a direct continuation of the 1996 film.

Release

The film premiered in London on July 8, 2024, and was released internationally on July 10, 2024. It opened in the United States and Canada on July 19, 2024.

Key facts

  • Twisters is a 2024 American disaster film and a standalone sequel to Twister (1996).
  • It was directed by Lee Isaac Chung and written by Mark L. Smith.
  • The ensemble cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane.
  • The story follows clashing groups of storm chasers investigating a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.
  • The film was released in the United States and Canada on July 19, 2024.
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Canadian context

Twisters was released in Canada on July 19, 2024, alongside its U.S. release.

Frequently asked questions

Is Twisters a sequel to Twister?
Yes. Twisters is described as a standalone sequel to Twister (1996), with a new cast and story rather than a direct continuation.
Who is in the cast of Twisters?
The ensemble cast includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane.
When does Twisters come out?
Twisters was released in the United States and Canada on July 19, 2024.
What is Twisters about?
It follows rival groups of storm chasers investigating a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma.
Who directed Twisters?
Twisters was directed by Lee Isaac Chung.
Is Twisters based on a true story?
No. Twisters is a fictional disaster film, not a true-story adaptation.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twisters_(film)
    Supports: Director, cast, release date, plot, and status as a standalone sequel.
  2. People — https://people.com/everything-to-know-about-the-twisters-movie-8607472
    Supports: Standalone sequel description, cast, plot details, and release date.
  3. ABC News — https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/release-date-highly-anticipated-twister-sequel-twisters-announced/story?id=95653741
    Supports: Director and U.S. release date.
  4. The Cincinnati Enquirer — https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/07/10/when-does-twisters-come-out-is-it-sequel/74338076007/
    Supports: Release date, cast, and sequel status.
  5. BBC — https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240710-twisters-review-glen-powell-and-daisy-edgar-jones-star-in-an-underwhelming-sequel
    Supports: Plot summary, sequel framing, and director.