Kingsman (franchise)

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Years2012–2024 (comics)
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  • The Secret Service (2012–13)
  • Mum's the Word (2016)
  • The Big Exit (2017)
  • The Red Diamond (2017–18)
  • Big Game (2023)
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Film(s)
Short film(s) TBT: That Time Archer Met Kingsman (2017)
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  • The Secret Service (2014)
  • The Golden Circle (2017)
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Kingsman is a British multimedia franchise consisting of spy comic books, films, and video games that follow the missions of Agent Galahad of Kingsman, a fictional secret service organization. The franchise is based on the comic book series created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, a 2012 Marvel Comics release set in the Millarworld shared universe which is based on a concept by Millar and Matthew Vaughn. [1] It has garnered success both financially and critically.

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Kingsman: The Secret Service is directed by Vaughn from a script that he co-wrote with Jane Goldman, starring Colin Firth and Taron Egerton. It was released in February 2015. The sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle and the comic book Kingsman: The Red Diamond were both released in September 2017. The prequel film The King's Man was released in December 2021 starring Ralph Fiennes. [2] The crossover comic Big Game was published in July 2023. The films were released by 20th Century Studios, while The Red Diamond and Big Game were published by Image Comics. The spin-off film Argylle was released in February 2024 by Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films, directed by Vaughn, and co-starring Henry Cavill as Agent Argylle of Kingsman.

Adaptations of the films have been published, and a handful of Kingsman video games have been released since 2012, although they are unavailable in the UK.

Origin

The Kingsman film franchise is based on the comic book series of the same name, which began with the 2012 comic book The Secret Service . Three sequels, Mum's the Word , The Big Exit and The Red Diamond , followed from 2016 to 2018. The series was initially known as The Secret Service before being rebranded after the first Kingsman film's release. [a] The series was created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons. It is set in Millar's shared universe, the "Millarworld", first displayed when the celebrity kidnappings that take place in Kingsman Vol. 1 are referenced in Kick Ass: The Dave Lizewski Years Book Four, [3] culminating in the 2023 series Big Game , featuring Gary "Eggsy" Unwin aiming to prevent Mindy McCready / Hit-Girl (from Hit-Girl & Kick-Ass ) from being assassinated by the Fraternity, led by Wesley Gibson (from Wanted ).

Films

Original films

Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)

The first film, Kingsman: The Secret Service , is set over the course of two years, from 2014 to 2015. Having dropped out of training for the Royal Marines, becoming a stereotypical chav and being arrested for stealing a car, Gary "Eggsy" Unwin's release is arranged by Harry Hart, a Kingsman and his late father's colleague. Hart, a veteran spy of the secret organisation Kingsman, recruits Eggsy into the agency's competitive training programme as a global threat emerges from a billionaire, Richmond Valentine. [4]

The concept of an adaptation of The Secret Service originated when Millar and Vaughn were at a bar discussing spy movies, lamenting that the genre had become too serious and deciding to do "a fun one." [5] To have the time to make the film, Vaughn had to opt out of directing X-Men: Days of Future Past , which he called "a really tough decision". [5] He reasoned that if he did not do it, "somebody else ... [would] wake up and do a fun spy movie. Then I would have written a bloody screenplay that no one would want to make." [5] Colin Firth joined the cast to lead the film on 29 April 2013. [6] It was initially reported in 2013 that Leonardo DiCaprio was in talks to play a villain, [7] but Vaughn denied that he was ever considered. [8] Instead the role went to Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson took the role in part because of a careerlong dream to be in a James Bond movie. He felt that this was unlikely to come true and said, "I felt like this was an opportunity to play a really great Bond villain." [9] Jackson's character has a notable lisp, a choice he decided to make based partially on the stutter he had as a kid. [9] In September 2013, Vaughn cast Sophie Cookson as the female lead, preferring a newcomer over more obvious candidates like Emma Watson and Bella Heathcote. [10] Mark Hamill was cast as Professor James Arnold, a reference to his character in the source comic book being himself. [11]

Principal photography began 6 October 2013 in Deepcut, Surrey, [12] [13] on a budget reported to be one-third of the $200 million budget of Skyfall . [14] The Alexandra Road Estate in Camden [15] was used for Eggsy's home area, and some scenes were filmed at Imperial College London. The Black Prince Pub in Kennington, South London, was used for various fight scenes and the car chase. Savile Row in Mayfair was also employed as a location and the exterior of tailors Huntsman, which provided the clothes, and James Lock & Co. in St James's, which provided the hats. [16] Elton John was rumoured to have a role in the film. [17] [18] Although this would prove untrue, John would appear in the film's sequel. Kingsman: The Secret Service was released in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2015.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

The second film, Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) is set over the course of one week. When Kingsman's headquarters are destroyed, their agents discover an allied spy organisation in the United States, the Statesman. The two join forces to defeat a common enemy to save the world. [19]

Near the release of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Millar and Vaughn said a sequel was possible if the first film performed well at the box office, and Vaughn expressed interest in directing the sequel. [20] [21] Vaughn also noted that he had hoped to have Firth in the sequel, but it was later reported that Firth would not be returning. [22]

On 29 April 2015, Fox announced that a sequel was in production, but that it was unclear if Vaughn would direct due to his interest in directing a Flash Gordon film. [23] On 11 June 2015, Vaughn told Yahoo that he had begun writing the sequel's script and that he might direct. [24] In September 2015, Millar reiterated that the sequel was in development and that Vaughn was looking for ways to bring Firth back without sacrificing the story's integrity. Later that month, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Egerton had also signed on for the Robin Hood: Origins franchise, which would begin shooting in February 2016; Egerton's schedule was accordingly in conflict with the Kingsman sequel. But in mid-October it was confirmed that the scheduling issues had been settled between both studios. Lionsgate planned to begin Robin Hood's production right after Egerton wrapped filming on Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which was expected to begin production in April 2016. [25]

On 17 February 2016, it was revealed that Julianne Moore was in negotiations to play the film's villain. [26] On 10 March 2016, Halle Berry was cast as the head of the CIA. [27] Her role later turned out as that of Statesman's tech support. In late March, Vaughn confirmed Berry's and Moore's casting, as well as the title, Kingsman: The Golden Circle. On 8 April 2016, Pedro Pascal was cast as Jack Daniels. [28] The same day, a promotional poster was released featuring Firth's character's glasses, confirming his return; [29] Firth's return was officially confirmed on 11 July 2016. [30] Channing Tatum confirmed his casting on his Twitter account, while Variety confirmed that Elton John was in talks for a role. [31] In late April, Vaughn said of the sequel, "writing this was the hardest thing I've ever done." [32] Jeff Bridges was added to the cast on 28 May 2016. [33]

Principal photography on the film began on 15 May 2016 in Birmingham. [34] [35] [36] Filming also took place in Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden. On 13 September 2016, Kingsman: The Golden Circle completed initial filming. [37] Additional footage was shot in London in December 2016.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle was originally scheduled for release on 16 June 2017, by 20th Century Fox, but was pushed back to 6 October. [38] Then it was pushed up from 6 October to 22 September. The film was given an IMAX release. [39] It eventually opened in the UK on 20 September.

Prequel film

The King's Man (2021)

In June 2018, Vaughn announced that a prequel film was in active development, stating that the plot would take place during the early 1900s and depict the formation of the spy agency, and that the project would be filmed back-to-back with "the third regular Kingsman film". [40] [41] In September 2018, it was announced that Ralph Fiennes and Harris Dickinson would star in the prequel. [42] In October 2018, it was rumored that Rachel Weisz and Brad Pitt were being considered for roles in the film. [43] In November 2018, it was revealed that Daniel Brühl, Charles Dance, Rhys Ifans, and Matthew Goode would co-star in the film. [44] The film would reportedly be a period drama stylistically, and will explore the formation of the Kingsman tailors and agency, with the tagline for the film being "The man who would be Kingsman." [44] In June 2019, the film's official title was announced to be The King's Man. [45]

The King's Man was released on 22 December 2021 by 20th Century Studios. The film was originally slated for a November 2019 release but was delayed eight times due to production issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. [46] [47]

Spin-offs and crossover

Argylle (2024)

On 2 February 2024, Argylle , starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, John Cena, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bryan Cranston, was released. In the film, Howard portrays Elly Conway, a spy novelist who is revealed to be a brainwashed sleeper agent for the CIA named Rachel Kylle, whose books contained the repressed memories of her spy persona. Despite her character of Aubrey Argylle, portrayed by Henry Cavill, being a fictional stand-in for herself within the continuity of her books, the real Agent Argylle reveals himself to Elly/Rachel during the release of the final book in her Argylle book series (portrayed again by Cavill as an adult, and Louis Partridge as a younger Argylle). It's also revealed that Argylle is also a member of the Kingsman, bringing the two universes together.

FilmRelease dateDirectorScreenwriter(s)Story byProducers
Original films
Kingsman: The Secret Service January 29, 2015 Matthew Vaughn Jane Goldman & Matthew VaughnDavid Reid, Adam Bohling & Matthew Vaughn
Kingsman: The Golden Circle September 20, 2017
Prequel film
The King's Man December 26, 2021 Matthew Vaughn Karl Gajdusek & Matthew VaughnMatthew VaughnDavid Reid, Adam Bohling & Matthew Vaughn
Spin-off film
Argylle February 1, 2024 Matthew Vaughn Jason Fuchs Matthew VaughnDavid Reid, Jason Fuchs, Adam Bohling & Matthew Vaughn

Third film, prequel and Television show

Kingsman: The Blue Blood

In May 2017, Vaughn stated that a sequel to The Golden Circle was currently in development, adding that he and co-writer Goldman mapped out the plot during production on the second film. [48] Vaughn later stated that his personal choice for the role of the villain is Dwayne Johnson. [49] By June 2018, the filmmaker announced that the third movie would be filmed back-to-back with a prequel, serving as "the conclusion of the Harry Hart–Eggsy relationship". Colin Firth and Taron Egerton will both reprise their roles from previous films. [50] Vaughn stated production is scheduled to begin some time between late 2019 and early 2020. [40] [41] [51] [52] In September 2020, the film was given the working title of Kingsman: The Blue Blood. [53] [54] In December 2021, Vaughn revealed that filming on the sequel would begin in September 2022, for an intended 2023 release date but in July 2022, Egerton believed that filming would start in 2023. [55] [56]

In October 2024, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , 20th Century Studios executive Steve Asbell revealed that the studio had no plans for any Kingsman sequels or prequels in the near future. [57]

The King's Man: The Traitor King

In October 2023, it was reported that a sequel to The King's Man was in early development, tentatively entitled The King's Man: The Traitor King, following the fictionalised rise of Adolf Hitler (portrayed by David Kross) in the franchise's alternate history setting, "coming to power and basically supported by the English aristocracy". Speaking to Collider 's Maggie Lovitt at New York Comic-Con, Vaughn stated that the script for The King's Man: The Traitor King had been completed. [58]

In October 2024, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter , 20th Century Studios executive Steve Asbell revealed that the studio had no plans for any Kingsman sequels or prequels in the near future. [59]

Statesman

In June 2018, upon announcing his new film studio, Vaughn revealed that an eight-episode Kingsman television series was in early development. [40] Initially announced as a spin-off film in September 2017, [60] a television series centred around the franchise's American secret agent organization named the Statesman is in development. [61] In June 2018, Vaughn announced his new film studio along with several projects currently in development including a Statesman film; confirming that Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges and Halle Berry would reprise their respective roles. [40] In December 2021, Vaughn announced that the project was officially being redeveloped as a television series. The filmmaker stated that they look to Marvel Studios' Loki on Disney+ for inspiration on the series. [61]

Short film

TBT: That Time Archer Met Kingsman (2017)

On 20 July 2017, Fox released an animated crossover short film between Kingsman and Archer , titled TBT: That Time Archer Met Kingsman, featuring Gary "Eggsy" Unwin and Sterling Archer. [62] The short was unveiled at the 2017 Comic-Con's Kingsman: The Golden Circle panel in Hall H, following Eggsy as he discovers Archer to have stumbled into the Kingsman's secret arsenal hidden in the bespoke suit shop, helping himself to guns and alcohol. Fighting to reclaim the goods, Eggsy challenges Archer to "the most gentlemanly of competitions": a drinking contest, while planning to drug him via a glass; Archer instead drinks the bottle and passes out. Eggsy, insulted by Archer's behaviour, vows to go to America and "teach them a lesson". H. Jon Benjamin reprises his role as Sterling Archer. [63]

Main cast and characters

List indicators

This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in the series.

CharactersFilmsShort film
Original filmsPrequel filmSpin-off film
Kingsman:
The Secret Service 		Kingsman:
The Golden Circle 		The King's Man Argylle TBT: That Time Archer Met Kingsman
20142017202120242017
Harry Hart
Galahad		 Colin Firth
His Royal Highness Gary "Eggsy" Unwin of Sweden
Galahad		 Taron Egerton
Alex Nikolov Y 		Taron EgertonTaron Egerton V
Crown Princess
Her Royal Highness Tilde of Sweden 		Hanna Alström
Orlando, Duke of Oxford
Arthur		Paintings Ralph Fiennes
Archie Reid
Lancelot		 Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Pollyanna "Polly" Wilkins
Galahad		 Gemma Arterton
His Majesty George V of the United Kingdom
Percival		 Tom Hollander
United States Ambassador to Britain
Bedivere		 Stanley Tucci
President of the United States of America Uncredited actor
(as Barack Obama)		 Bruce Greenwood Ian Kelly
(as Woodrow Wilson)
United States Embassy Secretary Pippa Winslow
Chester King
Arthur		 Michael Caine
Roxanne "Roxy" Morton
Lancelot		 Sophie Cookson
Hamish Mycroft
Merlin		 Mark Strong
Charles "Charlie" Hesketh Edward Holcroft
Liam Thomas Turgoose
JamalTobi Bakare
Michelle Unwin Samantha Womack Samantha Womack C
Richmond Valentine Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson A
Gazelle Sofia Boutella Sofia Boutella A
Prime Minister of Sweden Morten Lindström Bjørn Floberg Bjørn Floberg A
Leslie "Lee" Unwin Jonno Davies
Professor James Arnold Mark Hamill
James Spencer
Lancelot		 Jack Davenport
Elton John Himself
Agent Tequila Channing Tatum
Ginger Ale
Agent Whiskey		 Halle Berry
Champ
Champagne		 Jeff Bridges
Jack Daniels
Agent Whiskey		 Pedro Pascal
Poppy Adams Julianne Moore
Sir Giles
Arthur		 Michael Gambon
Clara Von Gluckfberg Poppy Delevingne
Conrad OxfordMentioned Harris Dickinson
Alexander Shaw Y
Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener Charles Dance
Adolf Hitler David Kross
Grigori Rasputin Rhys Ifans
Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton
The Shepherd		 Matthew Goode
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Prussia/Emperor Nicholas II of Russia Tom Hollander
Shola
Merlin		 Djimon Hounsou
Gavrilo Princip Joel Basman
Mata Hari Valerie Pachner
Erik Jan Hanussen
The Shepherd 		Daniel Brühl
Vladimir Lenin August Diehl
Sterling Malory Archer
Duchess 		H. Jon Benjamin V
Agent Aubrey Argylle Henry Cavill
Louis Partridge Y
Agent Rachel Kylle
Elly Conway		 Bryce Dallas Howard
Aidan Wilde Sam Rockwell
Director Ritter
Barry Conway		 Bryan Cranston
Dr. Magaret Vogeler
Ruth Conway		 Catherine O'Hara
Saba Al-BadrSofia Boutella
LaGrange Dua Lipa
Keira Ariana DeBose
Wyatt John Cena
Alfie SolomonSamuel L. Jackson
Deputy Director Powell Rob Delaney
Li Na Jing Lusi
Agent CarlosTomás Paredes
The Bertender
Kingsman Spy		 Ben Daniels C
Director Fowler Richard E. Grant C

Additional crew and production details

FilmCredit
ComposersCinematographerEditor(s)Production companiesDistributorRunning time
Kingsman: The Secret Service Henry Jackman & Matthew Margeson George Richmond Jon Harris & Eddie Hamilton Marv Films,
20th Century Fox,
TSG Entertainment,
Cloudy Productions		20th Century Fox129 minutes
Kingsman: The Golden Circle Eddie HamiltonMarv Films,
20th Century Fox,
TSG Entertainment,
Shangri-La Entertainment 		141 minutes
The King's Man Dominic Lewis & Matthew Margeson Ben Davis Jason Ballantine Marv Studios,
20th Century Studios,
Cloudy Productions		20th Century Studios131 minutes
Argylle Lorne Balfe George Richmond Lee Smith, Tom Harrison-Read & Col Goudie Apple Original Films, Marv Studios, Cloudy Productions Universal Pictures 139 minutes

Production

Development

The first film – Kingsman: The Secret Service originated when Mark Millar and Matthew Vaughn were at a bar discussing spy movies, lamenting that the genre had become too serious over the years and deciding to do "a fun one". [5] To have the time to make the film, Vaughn had to opt out of directing X-Men: Days of Future Past , which he called "a really tough decision". [5] He reasoned that if he did not do it, "somebody else... [would] wake up and do a fun spy movie. Then I would have written a bloody screenplay that no one would want to make." [5] Colin Firth joined the cast to lead the film on 29 April 2013. [6] It was initially reported in 2013 that Leonardo DiCaprio was in talks to play a villain, [7] although Vaughn himself later denied that he was ever considered, stating that he came as close to playing the role "as I am to becoming the Pope". [8] Instead the role of the villain went to Samuel L. Jackson. Jackson took the role in part because of a career-long dream to be in a James Bond movie. As he felt that this was unlikely to come true, he took on the role, stating "I felt like this was an opportunity to play a really great Bond villain". [9] Jackson's character has a notable lisp, which was partially inspired by the stutter he had during his childhood. [9] In September 2013, Vaughn cast Sophie Cookson for the female lead, preferring a newcomer over more obvious candidates like Emma Watson and Bella Heathcote. [10] Mark Hamill was cast as Professor James Arnold, a reference to his character in the source comic book being named "Mark Hamill". [11]

Millar and Vaughn stated that a sequel was possible if the first film performs well at the box office, and Vaughn expressed interest in directing the sequel. [21] [64] Vaughn also noted that he hoped to have Firth back in the sequel, and that Strong was interested in returning as well. [22] It was confirmed that Taron Egerton was contracted for the sequel. [65] When asked how they would incorporate Firth's character into the sequel, Millar stated that various ideas have been discussed, including giving Harry Hart an evil brother, or perhaps turning the character into a ghost. Fox later announced a sequel was in the works, but it was unclear if Vaughn would return to direct. [66] On 11 June 2015, it was confirmed Vaughn had begun writing the sequel, and that he might return to direct it. [67] [68] Principal photography was set to begin in April 2016, with a 6 October 2017 release date. [69] [70] It was reported that Julianne Moore was in talks to star as the new villain, and Halle Berry might sign on as the Head of the CIA. [71] [72] On 18 March 2016, Edward Holcroft was also confirmed to reprise his role as Charles "Charlie" Hesketh. [73] Vaughn later revealed the sequel's title to be Kingsman: The Golden Circle. The plot follows Eggsy and Merlin joining forces with "Statesman", their American counterpart after Kingsman was destroyed by the film's villain Poppy, played by Moore. [74] On 7 April 2016, Egerton revealed the first poster for the film, which strongly hinted that Firth would return for the film; the poster features Harry Hart's trademark pair of glasses with one of the lenses missing below the tagline (a borrowed quote from Mark Twain) stating "reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated". [75] [76] Sophie Cookson will also reprise her role as Roxy Morton in the sequel. [77] [ non-primary source needed ][ non-primary source needed ] The next day, Deadline reported that Pedro Pascal was in talks for the role of Jack Daniels. [78] On 12 April 2016, Elton John was in talks about joining the cast of the upcoming sequel. [79] The next day, Channing Tatum announced on his Twitter account that he was joining the cast as Agent Tequila. [80] [ non-primary source needed ][ non-primary source needed ] [81]

A prequel to the franchise titled The King's Man was released on 22 December 2021. In June 2018, Vaughn announced that the prequel film would be titled Kingsman: The Great Game and stated that the plot would take place during the early 1900s and would depict the formation of the spy agency and would be filmed back-to-back with "the third regular Kingsman film". [82] [83] On 9 November 2018, Egerton confirmed he would not return for the prequel, however, he would still portray the character in future installments. [84] It was originally scheduled to be released on 8 November 2019, but delayed eight times through 2020 and 2021 due to production issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. [85] [86] Matthew Vaughn stated that if a sequel were to be developed he would like to see the story about the first decade of the Kingsman agency with all characters that audience see at the end. According to the Hollywood Reporter, [87] he said:

It's more if the public demands it. So the second The King's Man is nearly ready to go. Seeing Ralph [Fiennes] and Aaron [Taylor-Johnson] on a mission together with Polly (Gemma Arterton) and Shola (Djimon Hounsou)? I'm in! Those four together? Let's go! I think it would be great.

Kingsman: The Blue Blood is the planned sequel to The Golden Circle and the fourth movie in the franchise. In December 2017, Vaughn provided insight into his plans for the untitled film, confirming there would be one massive new addition to the cast, though he has not decided who would play the role yet. [88] In March 2018, Vaughn confirmed he was still working on the script for the movie. [89] In another interview, he teased the possible return of Mark Strong's Merlin, but did not confirm or deny the rumours. [90] Vaughn revealed to Empire that he's planning a Kingsman movie which would cap-off the "Harry Hart-Eggsy relationship" trilogy. [91] In December 2021, Vaughn revealed that filming on the sequel will begin in September 2022. [55]

Vaughn revealed that a spin-off film of Kingsman: The Golden Circle , revolving around the Statesman, an American secret agent organization, was in early development. The film's working title was announced to be Statesman. [60] In June 2018, Vaughn announced his new film studio along with several projects in development including Statesman, confirming that Channing Tatum, Jeff Bridges and Halle Berry would reprise their roles in the film. [40]

Reception

Box office performance

Box office performance of Kingsman
FilmU.S. release dateBox office grossAll-time rankingBudgetRef.
U.S. and CanadaOther territoriesWorldwide U.S. and Canada Worldwide
Kingsman: The Secret Service February 13, 2015$128,261,724$286,089,822$414,351,546450254$81–94 million [92] [93]
Kingsman: The Golden Circle September 22, 2017$100,234,838$310,667,824$410,902,662699260$104 million [94]
The King's Man 22 December 2021$37,176,373$88,721,105$125,897,478$100 million [95] [96]
Total$265,672,935$685,478,751$951,151,686$285–298 million [97]

Critical and public response

Critical and public response of Kingsman
FilmCriticalPublic
Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
Kingsman: The Secret Service 75% (264 reviews) [98] 60 (50 reviews) [99] B+ [100]
Kingsman: The Golden Circle 50% (309 reviews) [101] 44 (44 reviews) [102] B+ [100]
The King's Man 41% (181 reviews) [103] 44 (40 reviews) [104] B+ [105]

Music

Music from Kingsman films
TitleU.S. release dateLengthComposer(s)Label
Kingsman: The Secret Service – Original Motion Picture Score [106] January 30, 201557:27 Henry Jackman
Matthew Margeson 		La-La Land Records
Kingsman: The Golden Circle – Original Motion Picture Score [107] September 22, 20171:16:00 Fox Music
The King's Man – Original Motion Picture Score 22 December 20211:18:00Matthew Margeson
Dominic Lewis 		Hollywood Records

Оther media

Video games

In August 2017, it was confirmed that Kingsman: The Golden Circle would have a tie-in game to accompany its release, and that it would be a turn-based match-3 role-playing combat game, released on iOS and Android by the Korean mobile game company NHN PixelCube. [108] The game also includes characters from Kingsman: The Secret Service , and was released globally on 14 September 2017, about a week before the film's release. [109] Unlike the films, the game does not have graphic violence or explicit language, but it is classified a "12+" rating for "mild realistic violence". [110] [111] In the days before the film's release, another mobile game based on the Kingsman franchise, simply titled Kingsman: The Secret Service, was announced to be in development also for iOS and Android, by American mobile game developer YesGnome. The game is a hybrid action adventure-construction simulator, where players construct impregnable secret bases, similar to Fallout Shelter , while infiltrating enemy bases in run-and-gun missions based on the plot of at least the first film. [112] The Android version remained in early access for many months. [113] The Golden Circle is free-to-play, offers in-app purchases, and supports online player-versus-player multiplayer, while The Secret Service is sold as a paid game.

Several months later after the launch of the tie-in mobile game for Kingsman: The Golden Circle, on 24 April 2018, it was announced that the game's servers will be shut down on 23 May 2018, after "careful consideration" and the game's poor player base. [114] Meanwhile, after many months in early access, Yesgnome's Kingsman: The Secret Service was finally released on 1 May 2019. [115]

Literature

Kingsman: The Golden Circle: The Official Movie Novelization, the novelization of the 2017 film Kingsman: The Golden Circle, written by Tim Waggoner, was released on 22 September 2017. [116]

Marketing

Luxury retailer Mr Porter has been a marketing partner of the franchise since the first film, when it worked with costume designer Arianne Phillips to design the bespoke suiting, while everything from the ties and shirts to eyewear, umbrellas, shoes and watches were designed by heritage brands such as Cutler and Gross, George Cleverley, Mackintosh, Bremont, and Adidas Originals. The collaboration is the first of its kind, making Kingsman: The Secret Service the first film from which customers can buy all of the outfits they see. [117] [118] On 8 September 2017, Mr Porter opened its first Kingsman shop between Berry Bros. & Rudd and Lock & Co. Hatters on St James's Street in Central London. Both the Kingsman shop and Berry Bros. & Rudd were integral locations for Kingsman: The Golden Circle, while Lock & Co. was featured on the first film. [119]

In May 2017, TAG Heuer partnered with Fox to make the TAG Heuer Connected the official watch of the Kingsman agents. [120] In August 2017, Fox partnered with Old Forester to release a Statesman edition of their 95 proof Bourbon whiskey for the U.S. market. [121] In addition, GlenDronach released a Kingsman Edition 1991 of their Scotch whisky. Director Vaughn cited GlenDronach as his favourite scotch whisky brand, and the distillery used casks from 1991, as it is the fictional year of Eggsy's birth. Only 240 bottles have been allocated to the U.S. market, all of which are signed by Vaughn. [122] In addition, Berry Bros. & Rudd released a Kingsman edition of their No. 3 London Dry Gin. [123] In September 2017, Hard Rock Cafe introduced the "Poppy Burger" in their menu to promote The Golden Circle. [124]

Funko released Pop! Vinyl figures of Harry, Eggsy, Valentine, and Gazelle in 2017. [125]

Shared universe

In September 2017, Mark Millar revealed he had discussed a possible Kingsman/Hit-Girl crossover film with Matthew Vaughn, with a post-credits cameo for Hit-Girl in a Kingsman film having been considered. [126] In October 2023, Vaughn announced that he is working on an untitled spy-centered universe through his Marv Studios. The filmmaker stated that it will include the Kingsman franchise, the Argylle films, and an untitled third franchise; while the plan is to have each of these culminate in a crossover at some point in the future. [127] The first connection was officially shown during the mid-credits sequence in Argylle, its revealed that the titular spy had affiliations with the Kingsman during his younger years. [128]

Notes

  1. ↑ In newer collected editions of the first volume of the series, the book The Secret Service was renamed after the film adaption Kingsman: The Secret Service and all references to MI6 were replaced by "Kingsman".

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Millarworld Limited is an imprint of comic books published by Scottish comic book writer Mark Millar as a creator-owned line, featuring characters created by him in a shared fictional universe, the Millarworld, or Millarverse. These characters include Wesley Gibson, Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl, Eggsy Unwin, Nemesis, Duke McQueen, Edison Crane, and others, while the events of The Unfunnies, Jupiter's Legacy, and Supercrooks exist as popular fiction within the world of the Millarworld. The imprint was launched in 2003 with the publication of the miniseries Wanted, followed by Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years, Kingsman, War Heroes, and The Magic Order, and later the crossover series Big Game. While the majority of series in the line are written by Millar himself, the series Kingsman, Kick-Ass – The New Girl and Hit-Girl feature new writers from their second volumes onward, after Millar wrote the series' first volumes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hit-Girl</span> Comic book superhero

Hit-Girl is an antihero appearing in the Millarworld shared fictional universe, published by Marvel Comics under the company's imprint Icon Comics and later Image Comics, one of the titular characters of the Hit-Girl & Kick-Ass franchise. The character was created by artist John Romita Jr. and writer Mark Millar. She is a young and effective vigilante, trained by her father Damon McCready from an early age to be a costumed superhero and assassin, introduced in Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years as a supporting character and ultimate co-protagonist, along with Dave Lizewski. She featured in her own self-titled comic book series, Hit-Girl, published from 2018 to 2020 by Image Comics. She returned in the 2023 miniseries Big Game, becoming a Kingsman agent and killing Wesley Gibson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marv Studios</span> British production company

Marv Studios, formerly SKA Films, is a British production company owned by Matthew Vaughn. It is best known for the motion pictures Layer Cake, Stardust, Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and The King's Man. The company name is an acronym deriving from Vaughn’s birth name: Matthew Allard Robert Vaughn.

<i>Kick-Ass 2</i> (film) 2013 film by Jeff Wadlow

Kick-Ass 2 is a 2013 black comedy superhero film written and directed by Jeff Wadlow, based on the Image Comics graphic novels Book Two and Book Three of Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr., and serving as a sequel to 2010's Kick-Ass. It is the second film in the Kick-Ass franchise, and stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Jim Carrey, with the former trio reprising their roles from the first film. The film follows Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass (Taylor-Johnson), who joins a vigilante team called "Justice Forever", while Mindy Macready / Hit Girl (Moretz) attempts to live a normal life, and Chris D'Amico (Mintz-Plasse) taking up the mantle of The Motherfucker and forming a supervillain team to take revenge on Kick-Ass.

<i>Kingsman: The Secret Service</i> 2014 film by Matthew Vaughn

Kingsman: The Secret Service is a 2014 spy action comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn. It is the first instalment in the Kingsman film series and is also based on the comic book series of the same name, written by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, published by Millarworld and based on a concept by Millar and Vaughn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Taron Egerton</span> Welsh actor (born 1989)

Taron Egerton is a Welsh actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he performed in stage plays. Egerton gained recognition for his starring role as a spy in the action comedy films Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sophie Cookson</span> English actress (born 1990)

Sophie Cookson is an English actress. She played secret agent Roxy Morton / Lancelot in the 2014 spy film Kingsman: The Secret Service and its 2017 sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and Pippa in the 2016 fantasy film The Huntsman: Winter's War. She played the title role of Christine Keeler in the 2019 BBC One drama television series The Trial of Christine Keeler.

<i>Kingsman: The Golden Circle</i> 2017 film by Matthew Vaughn

Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a 2017 spy action comedy film directed by Matthew Vaughn and written by Jane Goldman and Vaughn. Based on the Millarworld comic book series The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, in-turn based on a concept by Millar and Vaughn, the film is the sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and the second installment in the Kingsman film series. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Sophie Cookson, Edward Holcroft, and Hanna Alström, who reprise their roles from the first film, with Julianne Moore, Halle Berry, Pedro Pascal, Elton John, Channing Tatum, and Jeff Bridges joining the cast. The film follows members of Kingsman needing to team up with their American counterpart, Statesman, after the Kingsman organization is crippled and the world is held hostage by Poppy Adams and her drug cartel, "The Golden Circle."

<i>Kingsman</i> (comic series) Comic book series

Kingsman is an American comic book series that debuted in 2012 with the first graphic novel, subtitled The Secret Service. Three sequels, subtitled Mum's the Word, The Big Exit, and The Red Diamond, followed in 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively. The series, following the recruitment of Gary London, into a secret spy organization by his uncle, Jack London, and his subsequent world-saving adventures, was initially published simply as The Secret Service before being rebranded following the release of the first film adaptation of the series. The series was created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons from a concept by Millar and an uncredited Matthew Vaughn, and set in Millar's shared universe, the Millarworld, with the celebrity kidnappings taking place in the first volume being referenced in Kick Ass: The Dave Lizewski Years Book Four, leading into the 2023 crossover event Big Game.

George Richmond is a British cinematographer who is noted for his work in Hollywood cinema.

<i>The Kings Man</i> 2021 film by Matthew Vaughn

The King's Man is a 2021 spy action film directed by Matthew Vaughn from his story and a screenplay he wrote with Karl Gajdusek. The third installment in the British Kingsman film series, which is based on the comic book The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, in-turn based on a concept by Millar and Vaughn, it is a prequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). Its ensemble cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, Djimon Hounsou, and Charles Dance. It focuses on several events during World War I and the birth of the Kingsman organisation.

<i>Kick-Ass</i> (franchise) Media franchise

Kick-Ass is a media franchise based on the adventures of superheroes of the same name, created by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. Set in the Millarworld, it began in 2008 with Marvel's Kick-Ass – The Dave Lizewski Years, followed by the anthology Millarworld Annual from 2016 to 2017, two stand-alone sequel series, Kick-Ass – The New Girl and Hit-Girl, from 2018 to 2020, and two crossover series, Kick-Ass vs. Hit-Girl and Big Game, in 2020 and 2023. In the series, Hit-Girl is a young vigilante going around the world stopping crime in violent ways, while Kick-Ass has had three people take the mantle, a hero, a sidekick, and a villain.

<i>Argylle</i> 2024 film by Matthew Vaughn

Argylle is a 2024 spy action comedy film directed and produced by Matthew Vaughn, and written by Jason Fuchs. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson. Its plot centers on a reclusive author who is drawn into the world of spies and espionage after she realizes that a new spy novel she is writing mirrors real-world events.

<i>Big Game</i> (comics) Comic book limited series

Big Game is an American superhero comic book limited series written by Mark Millar and drawn by Pepe Larraz. Published by Image Comics, the series is a crossover event between the various properties of the Millarworld multimedia franchise created by Millar, a direct sequel to Wanted by Millar and J. G. Jones, and a prequel to Empress by Millar and Stuart Immonen. The series chronicles Wesley Gibson and his protégé Matthew Anderson / Nemesis' campaign to assassinate the world's new superheroes, as Agent Galahad of Kingsman and Mindy McCready / Hit-Girl take on the forces of Gibson's Fraternity of Super-Criminals. The series, originally published between July and November 2023, was subsequently collected in trade paperback former by Image Comics in December 2023, and as an omnibus with Wanted by Dark Horse Comics in 2024. It was followed by a sequel, Nemesis: Rogues' Gallery, later that year.

Stuntnuts: The Movie is an upcoming action film directed by Damien Walters. Serving as the first of a new trilogy in, and the third film installment overall in the Kick-Ass franchise by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr..

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Kingsman Shop (London)</span> Luxury mens clothing store inspired by the Kingsman movies

The Kingsman Shop was a luxury men's clothing store located in the St. James's shopping district of London. The store is one of the real filming locations for the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and the items offered there are based on the appearance seen in the movie.

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