Survival, chaos, and family drama collide in a surprisingly gripping sequel.
“Greenland 2: Migration” proves that sometimes sequels can do exactly what they’re meant to: extend the story without losing the emotional core of the original. Revisiting the 2020 disaster flick Greenland — which followed John, Allison, and their diabetic son Nathan as they tried to survive the rogue asteroid “Clarke” — the sequel picks up years later, blending high-stakes survival with family-first storytelling.
Director Ric Roman Waugh and screenwriter Chris Sparling keep the focus where it matters: on the Garrity family. While Earth continues to crumble under the threat of asteroids, it’s often other humans who are the more immediate danger. The film cleverly balances tension and heart, prioritising character over politics and spectacle over empty action.
Visually, Migration leans heavier into CGI and environmental decay, presenting landscapes reminiscent of a post-apocalyptic video game. The air is thick with ash, the ground is fractured, and humanity is teetering on the edge — a stark backdrop for John, Allison, and a now-older Nathan (Roman Griffin Davis), as they make the perilous trek to a new haven. The addition of Camille, a girl of Nathan’s age, adds a poignant touch to the journey, highlighting both hope and loss amid chaos.
Though the story leans on familiar tropes — desperate humans fighting for scarce resources, perilous roadblocks, and near-misses — the performances elevate the narrative. Butler and Baccarin return with the gravitas their characters demand, and the film strikes a rare balance between thrilling disaster sequences and intimate family moments.
At its core, Greenland 2: Migration is about survival — not just from killer asteroids, but from the worst of human nature. Lionsgate and HKC’s PG-rated offering delivers enough tension, action, and visual spectacle to satisfy fans of the genre while giving the audience a surprisingly emotional ride.
In a crowded field of action-dominated disaster films, Greenland 2 reminds viewers that a story about family can still shine, even when the world is falling apart.
