Unchartedgrossed $407.1 million when it was released in theaters in 2022.
The game does go out of its way to explain why Sam was never mentioned before.
But that still didnt explain why Marlowe didnt know about Sam.
The opening flashback establishes that Nate grew up in an orphanage with his older brother.
Before leaving, he gives Nate a ring belonging to Sir Francis Drake a key motif from the games.
Atthe end of theUnchartedmovie,Sam is revealed to be in prison, writing another postcard to Nate.
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The movie adaptation already botched Nate and Sullys relationship.
Its a big part of why it doesnt really feel like a properUnchartedmovie.
The sequelcan redeem that misstep if it gets Nate and Sams relationship right.
Uncharted is a prequel to the video games it takes its inspiration from, providing backstory into Nathan Drake and how he crossed paths with Victor “Sully” Sullivan, who becomes a friend and mentor.
Nate and Sam have a unique dynamic inUncharted 4.
For theUnchartedmovies long-awaited sequel to succeed, Holland and Rudy Pankow will have to recapture that.
