The film Greenland: Migration, also titled Greenland 2: Migration, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 disaster-action thriller Greenland. It continues the story of the Garrity family following the catastrophic impact of the comet known as ‘Clarke’ that decimated life on Earth.
Directed once again by Ric Roman Waugh, the film sees the return of its main stars, Gerard Butler as John Garrity, Morena Baccarin as Allison Garrity, and Roman Griffin Davis as their son, Nathan. Although originally planned for 2025, the film’s official US theatrical release date is set for January 9, 2026.
The plot picks up years after the events of the first film, which concluded with the Garrity family successfully reaching the safety of a fortified bunker in Greenland. In this sequel, the family is forced to abandon their sanctuary and emerge into a radically changed, post-apocalyptic world. The central narrative follows their desperate and perilous journey across a shattered, frozen Europe in search of a new, permanent home.
The survivors must contend not only with the intense environmental dangers of a ravaged and frozen landscape but also with the unpredictable and often violent threats posed by other desperate survivors vying for scarce resources. The film expands the scope beyond the initial disaster to explore the challenges of human survival, societal collapse, and the resilience of the family bond in a world where the old rules no longer apply.
Greenland: Migration Age Rating
The Motion Picture Association (MPAA) has rated Greenland: Migration PG-13 for some strong violence, bloody images, and action. This rating reflects multiple intense action scenes, a handful of bloody or graphic images, and sustained peril that may be too intense for younger children.
Violence & Peril
Violence in Greenland: Migration is frequent and intense for a PG-13 film. The story shows close-range fights, large-scale chaos, and scenes of people injured or killed by storms, stampedes, and conflict with other survivors. Several shots contain bloody images or injury detail, though fully graphic, persistent gore is limited. The film also generates anxiety through bleak landscapes, life-or-death decisions, and repeated perilous sequences that create a tense, survival-driven atmosphere.
Language
Language is moderate for a PG-13 release. Expect some strong expletives and rough talk during high-pressure scenes and confrontations, but not the constant extreme profanity typical of R-rated films. The script uses coarse language mainly to heighten stress and realistic tension among desperate survivors rather than for casual shock value.
Mature Themes
Greenland: Migration explores mature themes of loss, trauma, societal collapse, and moral compromise. The film deals with displacement, scarcity, and the psychology of survival. It includes brief references to death, grief, and the ethical trade-offs survivors make when resources are scarce. There is no focus on sexual content or nudity in the promotional materials; substance use is not a central theme. Parents should be aware that the emotional intensity and bleak tone are central to the story and may be upsetting to sensitive viewers.
Is Greenland: Migration Suitable for Teens?
Ages 8–12: No. The film’s sustained peril, bloody images, and frightening survival situations make it unsuitable for children in this age group. The intense atmosphere and death scenes may be traumatic.
Ages 13–15: With guidance. Mature early teens may follow the plot but may find scenes frightening or emotionally heavy. Parental pre-screening and discussion are recommended for this group.
Ages 16–17: Yes, with context. Older teens can generally handle the PG-13 violence and themes, especially if parents discuss the film’s portrayal of survival ethics and trauma.
Final recommendation: We suggest parental preview for viewers under 16. For ages 16 and over, Greenland: Migration is likely appropriate if the teen is comfortable with intense action and bleak survival drama.
What Parents Can Do
- Pre-screen the film to check how your child handles tense survival scenes and bloody images.
- Prepare a short discussion about the film’s themes: scarcity, grief, and moral choices during crises. This helps teens process disturbing events.
- Use the movie to talk about emergency preparedness and realistic vs. fictional survival choices, so teens separate cinematic drama from practical safety information.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is the MPAA rating for Greenland: Migration and why?
A: It is rated PG-13 for some strong violence, bloody images, and action.
Q: Is Greenland: Migration appropriate for kids or teens?
A: Not for younger kids; older teens (16–17) can usually watch with context and parental guidance.
Q: How scary or violent is the film?
A: The film has frequent peril, intense action, and several bloody images; it creates a tense, frightening atmosphere rather than relying on gore alone.
Q: Does the movie include sexual content or nudity?
A: Promotional material and early reviews do not highlight sexual content or nudity as a concern
Q: Where and when will Greenland: Migration be released?
A: The US theatrical release date is January 9, 2026, distributed by Lionsgate. (Official Website: Greenland 2: Migration)