A sequel to theGerard ButlerfilmGreenlandis finally happening, with filming set to begin this week on Monday.Greenland: Migrationis a sequel to the 2020 film,Greenland, which starred Butler andMorena Baccarinas the leaders of a family who try their best to find sanctuary witha comet set to hit Earth. Along with the two stars, directorRic Roman Waughis also returning to oversee the film.
A release date forGreenland: Migrationhas yet to be revealed, but given filming is only just about to start, a 2025 release is most likely. The director posted Variety’s earlier reporting on the news to hisInstagram, remarking he is “fired up to start rolling cameras.” The first film was amodest hit, both financially and with critics, especially at the time of its release amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2020.Greenlandearned $52.3 million (including theatrical box office and VOD) and was seen as a solid action flick by most critics.
The sequel, officially titled and greenlit in June 2021, is expected to center on the Garrity family as they journey across Greenland to make a new home for themselves after it’s safe. Waugh has stated he wants to explore “how different cultures deal with global catastrophe” in the sequel. STX acquired worldwide distribution rights in the same year and reportedly increased the budget to $65 million (as opposed to the original film’s reported budget of $35). In addition to starring in the film, it also is likely thatButlerwill produce the sequel, as he served as a producer on the original.
What Other Projects Do Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin Have Lined Up?
Both of the stars ofGreenland: Migrationhave quite a few projects lined up for 2024 and beyond. As for Baccarin, she’ll next be seen reprising her role as Vanessa inDeadpool & Wolverine, which recently put forth itslatest trailer. She’ll also be seen in theAnthony Mackie-led thrillerElevation, as well asTropicooppositePedro PascalandWillem Dafoe. As for Butler, perhaps his most significant upcoming role would be in thelive-action adaptation ofHow to Train Your Dragon.Butler will be starring asStoick, the character whose voice he embodied fourteen years ago in the original animated film.
For fans who want to seeGreenlandbefore catchingGreenland: Migrationwhenever it lands in theaters,the film is available to stream onMax. For those without the Max service,Greenlandis also available to rent or purchase onPrime Video.
Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest news onGreenland: Migration.
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