With Tye Sheridan playing Parzival (Wade Watts) again, Ready Player One 2: The Codebreaker hopes to immerse viewers in the fantasy world of the OASIS. Steven Spielberg is directing this follow-up, which promises to up the ante and introduce more obstacles and personalities.

Several years have passed since Wade Watts (Parzival) and his friends won control of the OASIS, the vast virtual reality universe created by the late James Halliday. Under Parzival’s leadership, the OASIS has flourished, becoming more vibrant and dynamic than ever before. However, peace is short-lived as a new threat emerges from the shadows. The sequel introduces a formidable antagonist known only as the “Codebreaker,” a mysterious figure leading a group of rogue players who have discovered ways to exploit the OASIS’s glitches for their own nefarious purposes. This new villain’s identity and motives are shrouded in secrecy, adding an element of intrigue and danger to the story.

Desperate to save the OASIS from falling into chaos, Parzival, along with his loyal friends Art3mis (Olivia Cooke), Aech (Lena Waithe), and Sho (Philip Zhao), embarks on a high-stakes quest to uncover the true identity of the Codebreaker and thwart their plans. The journey takes them through uncharted territories of the OASIS, presenting new challenges, puzzles, and enemies.