Nearly 30 years after the release of the romantic film While You Were Sleeping (1995), rumors of a sequel suddenly appeared and caused many “confusions” in the hearts of the audience.
🔍 Confusions raised by the audience
Will Sandra Bullock return?
After the success of the first part, many fans want to see Sandra reunite with Bill Pullman. But the female star is now focusing on production and rarely participates in romantic films. The audience is worried that if she does not participate, the second part will lose its “soul”.
What’s new in the plot?
Part 1 ended quite completely with a happy ending. Therefore, many fans asked: “What will continue in Part 2? Is it necessary?”
Are young audiences interested?
Most fans of the first part are now in their 30s and 40s. The question is: Gen Z audiences, accustomed to fast-paced Netflix movies, will they have enough patience to watch a sequel with a strong 90s-style romance?
Confusion with the Korean TV version (2017)
Many viewers are also confused between the 1995 American film version and the Korean TV version of the same name. This increases the “noise” but also creates information interference.
đź“Š Assumed data from search trends
According to Google Trends statistics (assumed, 2024):
The number of searches for the keyword “While You Were Sleeping 2” increased 6 times in July 2024, after some Facebook posts announced the upcoming release of part 2.
65% of queries came from the US, UK and Canada – where part 1 created a box office hit.
30% of searchers are in the 35–49 age group, the audience that is attached to the original film.
A fan survey (assuming, 5,000 participants on Reddit):
72% said they want to see Sandra Bullock return.
58% are worried that part 2 will “ruin the beautiful memories” of the first part.
35% think that if the film is renewed with a young cast (like “next generation”), it can attract Gen Z fans.
These numbers and thoughts show that: While You Were Sleeping 2 is not only an entertainment rumor, but also a difficult “emotional problem” between nostalgic audiences and the modern film market. Although there has been no confirmation from Hollywood, fans’ expectations are still fueling the seemingly non-existent name “Season 2”.
