Greenland 2: Migration

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Greenland 2: Migration
Greenland - Migration.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh
Written by
Based onCharacters
by Chris Sparling
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Martin Ahlgren
Edited byEric Freidenberg
Music by David Buckley
Production
companies
Distributed by Lionsgate
Release dates
  • January 8, 2026 (2026-01-08)(Germany and Hungary)
  • January 9, 2026 (2026-01-09)(United States)
Running time
98 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$90 million [2]
Box office$900,000 [3]

Greenland 2: Migration is a 2026 American post-apocalyptic survival disaster thriller film directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune. The sequel to Greenland (2020), the film stars Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin reprising their roles, alongside Roman Griffin Davis (who replaces Roger Dale Floyd), Amber Rose Revah, Gordon Alexander, Peter Polycarpou, William Abadie, and Tommie Earl Jenkins. [4]

Contents

The film was first released in Germany and Hungary on January 8, 2026, and was released in the United States on January 9, 2026, by Lionsgate.

Plot

Ten years after the Clarke interstellar comet destroyed most of Earth, the Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the wasteland of Europe to find a new home. [5] [6]

Cast

Production

In June 2021, it was announced a sequel titled Greenland: Migration was in development. The following month, STX acquired the worldwide distribution rights for the film for $75 million at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. [7] It was put into bankruptcy protection, [8] most of the cast returned, and while Morena Baccarin was initially reluctant, she eventually agreed to return for the sequel. [9] Roman Griffin Davis replaced Roger Dale Floyd in playing Nathan Garrity.[ citation needed ] In May 2024, Lionsgate acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film. [10]

Filming

Principal photography began on April 29, 2024, in Shinfield Studios [11] and Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom and Iceland. [12] [13] Filming concluded and wrapped on July 2024. [14]

Post-production

Eric Freidenberg edited the film. [15]

Release

Greenland 2: Migration was first released in Germany and Hungary on January 8, 2026, and was released in the United States on January 9, 2026. [16] It was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on March 28, 2025. [17]

Reception

Box office

The film made $900,000 in box office previews. [18]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 54% of 46 critics' reviews are positive.The website's consensus reads: "The world ends more with a whimper in Greenland 2: Migration compared to its predecessor's big bang thrills, but Gerard Butler's sturdy star power keeps this continuation reasonably compelling." [19] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 49 out of 100, based on 18 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. [20]

References

  1. ↑ "Greenland 2: Migration (PG13)". Infocomm Media Development Authority . December 9, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 6, 2026). "Gerard Butler & Crazed Chimp No Threat To 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' In Fourth Weekend At Box Office; James Cameron Pic Eyes $20M+ – Preview". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 7, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Greenland 2: Migration - Box Office and Financial Information". The Numbers . Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ Yossman, K. J. (May 9, 2024). "'Greenland: Migration': Lionsgate Boards Gerard Butler Action Thriller From Anton and STX Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  5. ↑ Norman, Dalton (February 16, 2024). "Greenland: Migration Cast, Story Details & Everything We Know About The Disaster Movie Sequel". Screen Rant . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ Fuge, Jonathan (May 18, 2023). "Greenland 2 Setting & Details Revealed by Director, Finds Gerard Butler Surviving the Post-Apocalypse". MovieWeb . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (July 6, 2021). "Gerard Butler's 'Greenland' Sequel Sells to STX in Huge $75 Million Deal". Variety . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  8. ↑ Hayes, Dade; D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 2, 2022). "STX Puts Gerard Butler 'Greenland' Sequel Into Bankruptcy Protection As It Looks To Firm Up Acquisition By The Najafi Companies". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ Welk, Brian (June 14, 2021). "'Greenland' Sequel Set With Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin to Return". TheWrap . Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  10. ↑ Yossman, K. J. (May 9, 2024). "'Greenland: Migration': Lionsgate Boards Gerard Butler Action Thriller From Anton and STX Entertainment (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ Daniels, Nia (April 30, 2024). "Gerard Butler films action thriller in the UK". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (February 15, 2024). "'Greenland' Sequel 'Migration' Confirmed To Start Filming In April With Gerard Butler & Morena Baccarin". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ Lutz, John (April 28, 2024). "Gerard Butler's Long-Awaited 'Greenland' Sequel Finally Begins Filming This Week". Collider . Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Morena Baccarin Reveals the Surprising Physical Toll 'Greenland's Sequel Has Taken". Collider . August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Eric Freidenberg Resume" (PDF). Innovative Production. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  16. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (August 4, 2025). "'Greenland 2: Migration' Lands January 2026 Release Date From Lionsgate (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  17. ↑ Kelly, Jasmine (April 7, 2025). "Greenland: Migration: Release delay for Alton film". Basingstoke Gazette . Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  18. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 9, 2026). "'Primate' Leads Previews With $1.4M; 'Greenland 2: Migration' $900K As 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' Passes $321M – Box Office". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Greenland 2: Migration". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved January 9, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Greenland 2: Migration". Metacritic . Retrieved January 9, 2026.
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