Overview
- Now in theaters worldwide, the film marks Nia DaCosta’s assertive turn at the helm with an R rating for intensity.
- Reviews single out Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell for standout performances that anchor the sequel’s stark tone.
- Coverage notes a clear shift away from large-scale infected action toward cult dynamics and ideological conflict.
- DaCosta discussed navigating the ratings process for a particularly harrowing sequence, stressing intent over gratuitous gore.
- The release positions the confirmed third installment, with Alex Garland set to write and Danny Boyle expressing interest in directing, though timing remains tentative.