'' Spring Breakers '' was released on March 22 , 2013 in the United States by A24 and grossed $ 31 million worldwide , making it a resounding success considering the small budget . It received generally positive reviews from film critics , with some calling it a potential cult classic . The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival . Critics and scholars have read deeper meaning in the film 's plot , commenting on its reflection of modern-day superficiality and the younger generation 's self-destructive obsession with highly stylised , disposable pop culture media and sensory ephemera . It ranks in BBC 's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century . A sequel , under the name of '' Spring Breakers : The Second Coming '' , was announced for an undated release . Jonas Åkerlund was confirmed to direct with Irvine Welsh penning the script , without the involvement of Korine or the original cast
69th Venice International Film Festival
69th Venice International Film Festival
Spring Breakers