Greenland 2: Migration Released in Germany Amid High Expectations
Berlin, 9 January 2026 – The highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 post-apocalyptic thriller Greenland, titled Greenland 2: Migration, premiered in Germany on 8 January 2026 and in the United States on 9 January 2026. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Gerard Butler reprising his role as John Garrity, the film follows the Garrity family as they leave the safety of their Greenland bunker to traverse a devastated Europe in search of a new home, five years after the Clarke comet’s impact.
Plot and Themes
Greenland 2: Migration picks up five years after the events of the original film, where the Garrity family – structural engineer John (Gerard Butler), his wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and their diabetic son Nathan (now played by Roman Griffin Davis, replacing Roger Dale Floyd) – must abandon their underground refuge due to ongoing radiation storms and seismic activity. The story explores themes of survival, family resilience, and the rebuilding of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world, with the family embarking on a dangerous journey across Europe’s frozen wastelands towards the Clarke crater in southern France, believed to offer habitable conditions.
Cast and Production
The film reunites much of the original cast and crew, including director Ric Roman Waugh and writers Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune. Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return as the leads, with Roman Griffin Davis stepping in for Nathan Garrity. Supporting roles feature Amber Rose Revah, Gordon Alexander, Peter Polycarpou, William Abadie, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Rachael Evelyn, Sidsel Siem Koch, Alex Lanipekun, and Nathan Wiley. Principal photography took place from April to July 2024 in the United Kingdom and Iceland, with post-production handled by editor Eric Freidenberg.
Key Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Dates | 8 January 2026 (Germany and Hungary), 9 January 2026 (United States) |
| Runtime | 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes) |
| Rating | PG-13 (United States), 12 (Germany) |
| Box Office (Previews) | €900,000 (United States previews) |
| Rotten Tomatoes Score | 59% (based on 29 critic reviews) |
| Production Companies | Anton, CineMachine Media Works, G-BASE, Thunder Road Films |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the plot of Greenland 2: Migration?
The film follows the Garrity family as they leave their Greenland bunker five years after a comet devastated Earth, embarking on a perilous journey across Europe’s wasteland to find a new home in southern France.
Who stars in Greenland 2: Migration?
Gerard Butler reprises his role as John Garrity, alongside Morena Baccarin as Allison Garrity and Roman Griffin Davis as Nathan Garrity. The supporting cast includes Amber Rose Revah, Gordon Alexander, and others.
How long is Greenland 2: Migration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.
What is the rating for Greenland 2: Migration?
It is rated PG-13 in the United States for strong violence, bloody images, and action, and 12 in Germany.