It is a standalone sequel to the 2018 film Searching, and stars Storm Reid, Nia Long, and Joaquim de Almeida. It is set to be released in theaters on January 20, 2023, by Sony Pictures Releasing.

dude looks like an old china man and not early 40's

It's in the Searching cinematic universe. lol. it's a similar movie but not a direct sequelIs this a sequel?