Moreover, with the core original team and cast from the first film returning, there’s no reason to believe that Kingsman: The Golden Circle can’t recapture the exciting tone and sharp wit of the original movie.
With the glut of movie sequels – some very much unwarranted – currently in production, it might be tempting to write off Kingsman: The Golden Circle as a studio money-spinner or a cynical attempt to create a franchise out of a movie that was absolutely fine as a standalone venture.
It could also be said that the franchise’s rich and detailed fictional universe warrants further exploration and the introduction of the Statesmen is arguably proof of that.
Some may also be annoyed that after Firth’s character sadly died in the first film, his return is being spoiled before the release of the actual movie.