Gerard Butler returns for post-apocalyptic sequel through a shattered Earth
The Garrity family is back—and the world they knew is long gone. Lionsgate has officially announced the release date for the highly anticipated sequel Greenland 2: Migration, with the film set to land in theaters on January 9th, 2026. Picking up in the aftermath of a global catastrophe, the follow-up to 2020’s sleeper hit Greenland reunites audiences with Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis for a new survival saga set against the bleak remains of a post-comet-struck Earth.
Directed once again by Ric Roman Waugh (Angel Has Fallen, Greenland) and penned by Mitchell LaFortune and Chris Sparling, Migration promises a more expansive and emotionally charged continuation. If the original film was about surviving the end of the world, the sequel is about surviving what’s left.
From Impact To Aftermath
The film’s official logline reads:
“In the aftermath of a comet strike that decimated most of the Earth, Greenland 2: Migration follows the Garrity family as they’re forced to leave the safety of their bunker in Greenland to traverse a shattered world in search of a new home”.
The cast is bolstered by Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, and William Abadie, signaling a world filled with both unfamiliar allies and dangerous unknowns. With the planet now unrecognizable, the stakes are even higher—and far more human.
A Franchise Forged In Fire
Despite premiering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greenland defied expectations. With a modest $35 million budget, the film grossed $52.3 million worldwide and found massive success on PVOD and streaming via Max, where it quickly became one of the platform’s standout titles.
Opening at No. 1 in 26 countries, including Germany, Italy, and France, Greenland was praised for its grounded, emotionally resonant approach to disaster storytelling—perfect for family-driven realism. That emotional core will remain intact in Migration, now set against the desolate backdrop of a broken Earth.
Behind The Scenes
Greenland 2: Migration is produced by a powerhouse team, including Butler, Ric Roman Waugh, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Alan Siegel, Sébastien Raybaud, John Zois, and Brendon Boyea. The film is a collaborative effort between Anton, STX Entertainment, Thunder Road Pictures, and G-Base Entertainment. STX will handle international distribution through its global network.
Lionsgate’s schedule shuffle—moving Mutiny to summer 2026 to clear space for Migration—speaks volumes about their confidence in this project’s potential to dominate the early-year box office.
Why It Matters
In an era where sequels are often expected but not always earned, Greenland 2: Migration stands out. It’s a continuation of a story that resonated not with spectacle alone, but with emotional depth, timely themes, and grounded performances. With global instability, environmental anxieties, and human resilience at its thematic core, this sequel couldn’t be more relevant. Greenland 2: Migration hits theaters January 9th, 2026, so mark your calendars, and brace for impact… again.
