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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a 2012 action adventure film directed by Brad Peyton, starring Michael Caine, Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson. It is inspired by The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne and Bruce Sterling. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $335.3 million worldwide on a $79 million budget. Critics gave it 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
45%
worldwide gross
$335.3M
Metascore
41
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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Brad Peyton
Original language
English
Budget
$79M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Journey 2: The Mysterious Island About?

The premise of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following a cryptic distress signal, 17-year-old Sean Anderson embarks on an extraordinary adventure to find a mysterious island. Joined by his stepfather Hank, a skilled pilot, and her daughter, the group journeys into uncharted territory. They encounter breathtaking landscapes, uncover ancient secrets, and face dangerous challenges while trying to rescue the island's lone inhabitant before it disappears.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Themes & Keywords

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  • lost city
  • atlantis
  • lost world
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  • second part
  • sequel
  • motorcycle
  • remake
  • volcano
  • mexican
  • giant animal
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  • lizard
  • location in title
  • teenage girl
  • teenage boy
  • teenage hero
  • sea
  • ocean
  • storm at sea
  • map
  • bald man
  • cave in
  • flare
  • giant wave
  • giant
  • jules verne
  • muscular man
  • journal
  • fish
  • sequel baiting
  • set up for unmade sequel
  • ukulele
  • sean anderson character
  • journey
  • science fantasy
  • foreign language adaptation
  • sequel to remake
  • cgi
  • male protagonist
  • 2010s
  • based on the works of jules verne
  • car motorcycle chase
  • based on novel
  • helicopter
  • underwater scene
  • no opening credits
  • beach
  • kiss
  • campfire
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Cast & crew

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Cast

Michael Caine leads the cast, with Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson. Directed by Brad Peyton.

From the director

More from Brad Peyton

More films directed by Brad Peyton, best-rated first: San Andreas, Rampage, Atlas and Incarnate.

Full filmography
Ratings

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 45% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Plot

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Plot Summary

What happens in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Four years after the exhilarating journey at the Earth’s core, Sean Anderson is already embroiled in another adventure. His latest escapade culminates with a high-speed dirt bike chase that ends dramatically in the pool of Mr. and Mrs. McGuillicutty, much to the dismay of the authorities pursuing him. His stepfather, Hank Parsons, shows up to mitigate the situation, only to learn from Officer Jim that Sean’s reckless actions included a daring break-in at a satellite control facility—an act that could have landed him in serious trouble, had the McGuillicutty’s not opted to forgive him.

Full summary

The whole story of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, scene by scene

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Box office

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Box Office & Budget

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island grossed $335.3 million worldwide on a $79 million budget, 4.2 times what it cost. $103.9 million came from the US and Canada and $231.4 million (69%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$335.3M

4.2× its budget

US & Canada
$103.9M
International
$231.4M
Budget
$79M
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Videos

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.

Official Trailer 1
  • Clip "Bee Clip"
  • Clip "Nautilus Clip"
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Journey 2: The Mysterious Island?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is Sean's stepfather in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'?

Cars

Cars in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

5 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Charger and the 2000 Honda XR 650 L.

All 5 cars
  • 2006 Dodge Charger in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2006 Dodge Charger Important role
  • 2000 Honda XR 650 L in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2000 Honda XR 650 L Important role
  • 2009 Ford Escape in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2009 Ford Escape Minor role
  • 2007 GMC Yukon Denali in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2007 GMC Yukon Denali Minor role
Details

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Also Known As

45 alternative titles, including “Viagem 2” and “Journey 2- The Mysterious Island”.

Also known as
  • Viagem 2
  • Journey 2- The Mysterious Island
  • Journey 2 - Den Mystiske Øya
  • Le 2e voyage: L'île mystérieuse
  • Voyage au centre de la Terre 2 - L'île mystérieuse
  • Journey to the Mysterious Island
  • Rejsen Til Den Mystiske Ø
  • 잃어버린 세계를 찾아서 2
  • Viaje al centro de la tierra 2: La isla Misteriosa
  • Gizemli Adaya Yolculuk
  • Journey 2 - Die Reise zur geheimnisvollen Insel
  • Journey 2 The Mysterious Island
+33 more
  • 地心探險記2:世外秘島
  • 地心历险记2:神秘岛
  • Viagem ao Centro da Terra 2: A Ilha Misteriosa
  • Viaggio nell'isola misteriosa
  • Voyage au centre de la Terre 2 : L'Île mystérieuse
  • Cesta na tajuplný ostrov 2
  • Die Reise zur geheimnisvollen Insel
  • Пътуване до тайнствения остров
  • Путешествие 2: Таинственный остров
  • Matka 2: Salainen saari
  • Podróż na Tajemniczą Wyspę
  • Cesta na tajomný ostrov
  • Utazás a rejtélyes szigetre
  • เจอร์นีย์ 2 : พิชิตเกาะพิศวงอัศจรรย์สุดโลก
  • Journey 2: Den Mystiske Øya
  • Ταξίδι 2: Το Μυστηριώδες Νησί
  • מסע אל האי המסתורי
  • センター・オブ・ジ・アース2 神秘の島
  • Călătoria 2: Insula misterioasă
  • 잃어버린 세계를 찾아서 2: 신비의 섬
  • Viagem 2: A Ilha Misteriosa
  • Le 2ᵉ voyage : L'île mystérieuse
  • Viatge al centre de la Terra 2: L’illa misteriosa
  • Подорож 2: Таємничий острів
  • Viaje 2: La Isla Misteriosa
  • Путовање 2: Тајанствено острво
  • 地心冒險 2:神祕島
  • Potovanje v središče Zemlje 2: Skrivnostni otok
  • Journey 2: Hòn Đảo Huyền Bí, მოგზაურობა 2: იდუმალი კუნძული
  • Putovanje u središte Zemlje 2: Tajanstveni otok
  • الرحلة 2: الجزيرة الغامضة
  • سفر ۲: جزیره اسرارآمیز
  • Ceļojums uz Noslēpumu salu

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FAQ

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Journey 2: The Mysterious Island?

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Journey 2: The Mysterious Island released?

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was released on February 10, 2012.

Who directed Journey 2: The Mysterious Island?

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was directed by Brad Peyton.

More films by Brad Peyton

Who is in the cast of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island?

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island stars Michael Caine, Dwayne Johnson and Josh Hutcherson.

How much did Journey 2: The Mysterious Island make at the box office?

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island grossed $335.3 million worldwide ($103.9 million domestic, $231.4 million international) on a budget of $79 million.

How is Journey 2: The Mysterious Island rated?

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Journey 2: The Mysterious Island have a post-credit scene?

No. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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