Overview
- The sequel opens January 14 in the UK and January 16 in the US, continuing the newly relaunched trilogy.
- Reviews praise Ralph Fiennes’ soulful Dr. Kelson and Jack O’Connell’s chilling cult leader, with Alfie Williams and Chi Lewis‑Parry singled out as standouts.
- Critics note unusually graphic violence and prolonged human cruelty, with several outlets calling it the franchise’s most harrowing entry.
- The story follows Spike’s forced induction into a violent cult led by Sir Jimmy Crystal alongside Dr. Kelson’s evolving bond with an Alpha infected named Samson.
- The film is rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, pervasive language, and brief drug use, and coverage confirms a third installment with Danny Boyle set to direct.