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Sisu: Road to Revenge Draws Rave Fantastic Fest Reactions Ahead of November Release

Early viewers at Austin’s Fantastic Fest praised Jalmari Helander’s sequel for audacious set pieces, with Stephen Lang drawing standout notices.

Overview

  • The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 21, earning strong buzz, including a 5/5 review from Dexerto and a positive notice from But Why Tho.
  • Jorma Tommila returns as Aatami Korpi, whose effort to reclaim his home sparks a fresh pursuit led by Stephen Lang’s Soviet commander.
  • Early reactions highlight a bigger, stunt-driven scale with standout sequences involving motorcycles, planes, trains and tanks.
  • Festivalgoers describe it as bloodier, more personal and frequently call it a step up from the 2022 original.
  • A U.S. theatrical release is scheduled for November 21, 2025, following the festival debut.