Gerard Butler teases the sequel to one of his best action films: a futuristic trailer that impresses fans
Fans weren’t expecting a trailer this sleek for a story this bleak. If Gerard Butler isn’t outrunning the end of the world anymore, what exactly is he running toward?
John Garrity is stepping out of the bunker and into a scarred new world, and the first footage hints at a bigger canvas with tougher choices. Director Ric Roman Waugh reunites with Chris Sparling, now joined by Mitchell LaFortune, on a sequel that scales up from 35 million to 90 million dollars. Morena Baccarin is back alongside Amber Rose Revah and Roman Griffin Davis as the story shifts from hunkering down to an arduous journey. The release is set for January 14, 2026 in France.
An eagerly awaited sequel to Greenland
The explosive action and heartfelt drama of Greenland The Last Refuge left audiences on the edge of their seats back in 2020. Now, Gerard Butler is back to reprise his role as John Garrity in a sequel that promises to be bigger and bolder. Titled Greenland: Migration, the film picks up where the original left off, transporting viewers once again to a post-apocalyptic world fraught with tension, survival, and unbreakable family bonds.
A look back at the chaos
For those who watched Greenland, the intensity of the original storyline remains unforgettable. John Garrity and his family, his wife Allison (Morena Baccarin) and young son Nathan, fought against all odds as comet fragments rained down on Earth, threatening total annihilation. Their destination was a bunker in the rugged safety of Greenland, one of humanity’s last refuges. The emotional weight of their journey, mixed with the thrill of escape, captured imaginations worldwide, elevating the film to one of the most memorable disaster movies of recent years.
Fast forward to 2026 in the sequel, where the Garrity family is forced to leave this supposed sanctuary. Greenland: Migration promises not just physical obstacles but moral dilemmas that come with starting over in a broken world.
What we know about the sequel
The upcoming film reunites the creative forces behind the original. Director Ric Roman Waugh and writer Chris Sparling return, while Mitchell LaFortune joins the team to add new depth to the story. With an increased budget of $90 million compared to the original’s $35 million, the scale and spectacle are set to impress. Early glimpses suggest that the Garrity family’s migration from their bunker will bring grander visuals and heightened tensions.
Fans can expect the same emotional core that made the first movie so compelling. Family remains at the heart of the story, and this time survival may take them beyond the familiar terrain of Greenland, with stakes that challenge every choice.
Familiar faces and fresh talent
Gerard Butler reprises his role with trademark intensity, supported once again by Morena Baccarin as Allison. Their undeniable chemistry lends gravitas to their struggle. Roman Griffin Davis and Amber Rose Revah also step into significant roles, adding new dynamics to the narrative. Spectacle fuels box office momentum, but it is these relatable performances that truly captivate.
As production moves forward under Lionsgate, expectations are high. The 2020 film struck a chord because it portrayed resilience amid chaos, and the sequel aims to dig even deeper into those themes.
Mark your calendar
The wait will not be long. With a French release set for January 14, 2026, Greenland: Migration is poised to deliver a cinematic experience that is both thrilling and deeply human. As the Garrity family steps once more into uncertainty, their journey will test their survival and our empathy as viewers.
