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Glass (2019 film)

Glass is a 2019 American superhero thriller film written and directed by M.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Glass is a 2019 American superhero thriller film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. It serves as the final instalment in the Unbreakable trilogy, bringing together characters from Unbreakable and Split.

What it is

Glass is a crossover sequel to both Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016). The story follows David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb, and Elijah Price as they are confined to a psychiatric facility, where their claims of superhuman abilities are examined. The film was released in the United States on 18 January 2019.

Key details

Bruce Willis reprises his role as David Dunn, Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, and James McAvoy as Kevin Wendell Crumb. The film also features returning cast members Spencer Treat Clark and Charlayne Woodard, with Sarah Paulson joining the ensemble. It was distributed by Universal Pictures.

Connection to earlier films

Glass continues the shared narrative established in Unbreakable and Split. It is widely described as the concluding chapter of that storyline, bringing together the three main characters for a final confrontation.

In short

  • Glass is the third and final film in the Unbreakable trilogy.
  • It brings together David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb, and Elijah Price.
  • The film was written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
  • Released in 2019, it is a sequel to both Unbreakable and Split.
Canadian angle

Canadian audiences may know Glass through its theatrical release and home-entertainment availability in Canada as part of the wider international release of a major Hollywood franchise film.

Quick questions

What is Glass (2019 film)?
Glass is an American superhero thriller film by M. Night Shyamalan that continues the stories of Unbreakable and Split.
Is Glass a sequel?
Yes. It is a sequel to both Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016).
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are David Dunn, Kevin Wendell Crumb, and Elijah Price, also known as Mr. Glass.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_(2019_film)
    Supports: Basic identification, year, director, franchise connections, and premise.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6823368/
    Supports: Plot details and principal character descriptions.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/glass_2019
    Supports: Director, distributor, release date, runtime, and genre labels.
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/glass-2019
    Supports: Description of the film as a crossover/direct sequel connecting Unbreakable and Split.
  5. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass
    Supports: Release date and trilogy framing.
  6. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_(pel%C3%ADcula)
    Supports: Cast returning from earlier films and series context.