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Greenland 2: Migration (2026): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch

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Greenland 2: Migration is a 2026 action thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh, starring Gerard Butler as John Garrity, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $45.2 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10. Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
worldwide gross
$45.2M
Echo Score
50
Metascore
49
Greenland 2: Migration (2026) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Ric Roman Waugh
Original language
English
Studio
Anton
Budget
$90M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Greenland 2: Migration About?

The premise of Greenland 2: Migration without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

After a comet strike wipes out most of humanity, the Garrity family—played by Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis—must abandon the relative safety of their underground bunker in Greenland. They venture across a fractured, peril‑filled world, confronting harsh weather, scarce resources and hostile survivors as they struggle to find a new place to call home.

Greenland 2: Migration Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • family relationships
  • journey
  • post apocalypse
  • natural disaster
  • survival adventure
  • disaster action
  • survival
  • shelter
  • impact crater
  • disaster
  • resilience
  • extinction
+7 more
  • bunker
  • migration
  • sanctuary
  • scarcity
  • radiation
  • frozen wasteland
  • reconstruction
Where to watch

Where to Watch Greenland 2: Migration

Stream it on HBO Max, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Greenland 2: Migration Cast & Characters

Gerard Butler leads the cast as John Garrity, with Morena Baccarin as Allison Garrity and Roman Griffin Davis. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh; 20 actors are credited in all.

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Ratings

Greenland 2: Migration Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Greenland 2: Migration 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 50/100, strongest in art & craft (55) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).

50 /100

Greenland 2: Migration Echo Score Breakdown

Greenland 2: Migration offers solid disaster set‑pieces and occasional moments of genuine tension, yet it is held back by a thin script and uneven emotional stakes. Critics note competent direction and VFX, but many point to formulaic plotting and a lack of depth in its characters. Audience reactions echo this split, with some viewers finding it entertaining enough for a single viewing while others deem it forgettable. The film thus lands as a passable sequel that fails to fully capitalize on its premise.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    ART: The film shows moments of competent direction and well‑executed visual effects, particularly in large‑scale disaster sequences. However, critics and viewers criticize clumsy editing and over‑used shaky‑cam cinematography, which detract from clarity. Production design receives modest praise for its realistic sets, yet the overall craftsmanship feels uneven, landing the aspect at a middling level.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    CHARACTER: Performances from Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin receive acknowledgment for bringing some grit to the story, and a few supporting roles add brief emotional moments. Yet many reviewers highlight shallow character development, generic dialogue, and an inability of the new family members to sustain audience investment. The emotional resonance is further weakened by the film’s focus on spectacle over personal stakes, resulting in a below‑average character score.

  • Story & Flow 50

    STORY: The sequel expands the premise to a post‑apocalyptic journey across the Atlantic, offering higher‑stakes set‑pieces that some critics find a step up from the original. Nonetheless, the plot is frequently described as formulaic, implausible, and lacking coherent narrative momentum, with repetitive beats that dilute tension. This mixture of ambitious scope and uneven execution places the story in an average range.

  • Sensory Experience 55

    SENSORY: The film delivers a strong auditory backdrop with a prominent, pulsating score that underscores the disaster moments, and its visual effects elevate the scale of the catastrophes. However, the over‑reliance on shaky‑cam and occasional mismatched sound design undermine visual clarity. While the production values are solid, the sensory experience swings between immersive and distracting, resulting in a moderate rating.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    REWATCH: The film’s high‑octane action sequences and occasional heartfelt beats provide enough entertainment for a one‑time viewing, especially for fans of the genre. Yet its repetitive structure, thin character arcs, and implausible plot twists diminish the desire to return. Consequently, the sequel offers limited replay value, appealing mainly to casual viewers rather than repeated engagement.

Plot

Greenland 2: Migration Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Greenland 2: Migration from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Five years have passed since the Clarke comet struck Earth, wiping out over 75% of humanity. Survivors have relocated to bunkers, living under the constant hum of emergency protocols as electromagnetic storms crackle across the sky. John Garrity, [Gerard Butler], is a resourceful scout and engineer who patrols the wastelands between shelters, while Allison Garrity, [Morena Baccarin], works with a bunker council to manage life underground and oversee the survivors on the outside.

Full summary

The whole story of Greenland 2: Migration, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Greenland 2: Migration Box Office & Budget

Greenland 2: Migration grossed $45.2 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 50% of what it cost. $17.8 million came from the US and Canada and $27.4 million (61%) from the rest of the world.

2026 box office

Worldwide gross

$45.2M

50% of its budget back

US & Canada
$17.8M
International
$27.4M
Budget
$90M
US & Canada 39% Rest of the world 61%
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Details

Greenland 2: Migration Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Thảm Họa Địa Cầu 2” and “Ґренландія: Міграція”.

Also known as
  • Thảm Họa Địa Cầu 2
  • Ґренландія: Міграція
  • El Día Del Fin Del Mundo: Migración
  • גרינלנד 2: בתנועה
  • Greenland : Migration
  • 그린랜드 2
  • Thảm Họa Thiên Thạch: Di Tản
  • Greenland: Migration
  • Greenland: Kıyamet
  • Destruição Final 2
  • Гренландія 2: Міграція
  • Greenland 2: Útěk
+12 more
  • 天劫倒數2:大遷徙
  • Гренландия: Миграция
  • Greenland 2: Migracija
  • 末日逃生2:迁移
  • Гренландия 2: Миграция
  • Greenland: Az új menedék
  • 末世綠洲2: 絕地遷徙
  • Greenland – Um Novo Começo
  • גרינלנד: בתנועה
  • گرینلند 2 : مهاجرت
  • ฝ่าชะตา โลกาวินาศ
  • Grenlande 2: Jauns patvērums

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FAQ

Greenland 2: Migration FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Greenland 2: Migration, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Greenland 2: Migration?

Greenland 2: Migration runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Greenland 2: Migration released?

Greenland 2: Migration was released on January 6, 2026.

Who directed Greenland 2: Migration?

Greenland 2: Migration was directed by Ric Roman Waugh.

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Who is in the cast of Greenland 2: Migration?

Greenland 2: Migration stars Gerard Butler as John Garrity, Morena Baccarin as Allison Garrity and Roman Griffin Davis, among 20 credited actors.

Where can I watch Greenland 2: Migration?

In the US, Greenland 2: Migration is streaming on HBO Max and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Greenland 2: Migration make at the box office?

Greenland 2: Migration grossed $45.2 million worldwide ($17.8 million domestic, $27.4 million international) on a budget of $90 million.

How is Greenland 2: Migration rated?

Greenland 2: Migration has 5.2/10 on IMDb and 49 on Metacritic.

Does Greenland 2: Migration have a post-credit scene?

No. Greenland 2: Migration has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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