Nearly two decades after the groundbreaking original, Mel Gibson brings audiences back to the raw and unforgiving world of ancient Mesoamerica in Apocalypto 2. Set years after Jaguar Paw’s harrowing escape, the sequel follows a new generation caught in the collapse of their civilization — plagued by famine, tribal warfare, and the arrival of an unknown force from across the ocean. Jaguar Paw, now a symbol of hope and freedom for his people, faces his greatest trial yet: protecting his son and his village from annihilation at the hands of a new enemy. These outsiders come not only to conquer, but to destroy and assimilate, threatening to erase everything his people have fought to preserve. The struggle for survival intensifies, pitting man against nature, man against man, and ultimately, man against the looming tide of a rising empire. With Gibson’s signature intensity, breathtakingly visceral imagery, and relentless survival sequences, Apocalypto 2 (2025) promises a savage yet tragic journey — a story that asks the timeless question: can humanity ever escape the shadow of its own destruction?
Apocalypto 2 (2025) – Teaser Trailer | Mel Gibson
