The Ritual 2 (2025) picks up where the 2017 horror film left off, plunging audiences back into the sinister Nordic wilderness where the supernatural forces still lurk. Directed by David Bruckner, who helmed the original, this sequel returns Rafe Spall as Luke, who is joined by new cast members portraying a fresh group of explorers. These new characters decide to investigate the mysteries surrounding the horrifying events that transpired with Luke and his friends, hoping to find closure—or answers—about the terror that claimed so many lives.
The trailer teases eerie scenes in dark forests and abandoned cabins, hinting at an atmosphere even more foreboding than the first movie. The sequel’s horror lies not only in supernatural encounters but also in an expanded mythos around the malevolent deity that haunted the original group. From unsettling visuals of dense Scandinavian landscapes to chilling sequences of supernatural encounters, The Ritual 2 seems set to amplify the tension and terror. Fans can expect a blend of psychological dread, suspenseful survival elements, and more intense mythological horror as the story digs deeper into the ancient entity’s history and power.
The film’s budget is estimated to be in the range of $10-15 million, allowing for high-quality production and special effects to bring the eerie woodland and the creature’s lore to life with heightened realism. With the original cast and crew returning alongside fresh faces, The Ritual 2 aims to deliver a more expansive, atmospheric, and spine-chilling experience, appealing to both fans of the first film and horror enthusiasts eager for a terrifying journey into folklore. The movie is expected to release worldwide in late 2025