The sequel picks up after the shocking reveal that students who "fail" the population control test aren't actually executed, but are instead used as slave labor for a tech corporation called Assuru Global. The story follows two parallel threads:
The film ends on a massive setup for a third movie, which many fans found frustrating because a sequel was never made after YouTube Originals was shut down. Is it worth watching? The Thinning: New World Order Movie Review The Thinning: New World Order Ação, Drama, Terr...
Some users on IMDb praised the character growth and action sequences, noting the "nostalgic feel" of seeing characters transition from high schoolers to government workers. The sequel picks up after the shocking reveal
The movie splits time between Blake's "Maze Runner-style" escape plot and Laina's political thriller arc. Reviewers on YouTube noted that Laina’s story feels more fleshed out, while Blake’s thread can feel repetitive and lower-stakes. The Thinning: New World Order Movie Review Some
(2018) is a dystopian sci-fi thriller that serves as the sequel to YouTube’s original hit, The Thinning . While it expands the world and ramps up the action, it is widely considered a fragmented follow-up that struggles to maintain the focus of the first film. Plot Overview
Common criticisms from Common Sense Media highlight obvious plot twists and a script that often feels rushed, jumping between ideas without clear development.