Product Info

Studio

Lionsgate

Director

Ric Roman Waugh

Genre

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Rated

PG-13

Theatrical Release Date (NA)

Jan 9, 2026

Film Length

1hr 38min

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Greenland 2: Migration is the sequel to the original film, Greenland, considered one of the best apocalypse films. In the first film we are introduced to the Garrity family, who rush to a bunker in Greenland to survive an extinction-level impact by a comet. Spoiler alert: they made it! Now, fast forward to Greenland 2: Migration which does something most apocalypse movies don’t do by showing you what happens next.

The Aftermath

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We are introduced not only to the struggles of living in the underground bunker for John Garrity, played by Gerard Butler (300, The Phantom of the Opera), Allison, played by Morena Baccarin (Deadpool, Serenity), and their son Nathan, played by Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit, Silent Night), but also the environmental impact of going outside of the bunker, including extreme weather conditions and radiation that can affect health and longevity of life if they leave the safety it provides.

 In an unexpected turn of events, the family is forced to leave the bunker after extreme weather and shifting plates in the earth make the bunker no longer safe. The portrayal of time spent in the bunker and the surrounding areas of the movie is well done, showing scavenging, rescue teams, human nature, extreme weather conditions, and the survivors’ escape from the bunker, highlighting the sheer fear of trying to survive and what people will do in order to succeed. The special effects showcasing the harsh conditions of these extreme weather patterns is stunning but the film could have used more of it.

The acting for all the characters feels a bit clunky compared to the original. In the original, you feel the depth of the characters and the love they share with each other. Perhaps intentional to the storyline, spending so much time in a bunker with most experiencing zero time outside, and having severe depression, or perhaps because the acting fell flat with the limited time available to further that connection in the movie, it missed the mark. At thirty minutes less compared to the first film, the main focus of this movie was action, and not as much time was dedicated to relationships, despite some effort here and there. With the characters trying to survive and figure out the next steps to reach the rumored survivable crater created by the Clarke comet, there was little time for the impactful relationships audiences could feel compared to the first film.

Sequel Fatigue

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One of the ways the original film pushed boundaries was by doing things that have rarely or never been done before. Perhaps it was the limited time available or the unique scenery of the ‘civilized areas’ that were limiting but most of the scenes seemed a bit lack-luster and repeated. The same scene of rebels coming out from hiding and attacking/killing people for items to survive happens again… and again… and again. 

With some luck and the help from the rare kind people in a world of chaos, they make their way across Europe into France to get to the crater. Despite some of the let-downs of the film compared to the original, it does have some really good scenes that are unique. From crossing a canyon-sized opening in the earth on rope bridges and ladders while earthquakes are all around to crossing through a battle ground with what seems like thousands of people fighting with gunshots and explosions in the dark of night. Both of which are really well shot as well as intense scenes.

If you have watched the first movie, you may leave the movie feeling like it’s a new beginning… again. Alternatively, you might want to know what happens past that point with the characters or even civilization. Watching the second film as your first time of the two feels lackluster and less enthusiastic about watching the first one. Regardless of its downfalls, it is still an above average movie. If you enjoy intense and energetic movies, or at least want to know what happens after the first Greenland film, it’s worth a watch but don’t expect it to be as good as the first.

The Final Aftermath

Greenland 2: Migration explores life after the apocalypse, forcing the Garrity family out of their bunker and into a ravaged world. The film tends to falter in areas such as acting and repetitive scenes, but delivers intense set pieces and a grim, forward-looking survival journey.

An early screening of Greenland 2: Migration provided for this review. The film arrives in theaters on January 9, 2026. Fans can visit the official website for information and tickets.