Greenland: Migration production and distribution details
Lionsgate will release the disaster actioner 'Greenland 2: Migration' on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD disc on March 31, 2026. As of January 28, 2026, despite a disappointing theatrical box office performance of $22.9 million worldwide against a $90 million budget, the film has found success on Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD), quickly climbing the iTunes charts. The movie, filmed in Iceland and the UK, continues the story of the Garrity family five years after the Earth was hit by a comet. To break even, the film needs to gross approximately $225 million worldwide.
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22 updatesLionsgate will release the disaster actioner 'Greenland 2: Migration' on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD disc on March 31. The sequel continues the story five years after the Earth was hit by a comet.
Despite a disappointing theatrical box office performance with a $90 million budget and a worldwide total of $22.9 million, "Greenland 2: Migration" has found success on Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD), quickly climbing the iTunes charts.
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An exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette clip, showcasing the 'Crossing the English Channel' sequence, has been released to celebrate the film's digital debut.
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To celebrate the digital release of 'Greenland 2: Migration', new exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the film's production have been released. The movie was filmed in Iceland and the UK.
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Le film 'Greenland 2: Migration' a généré 20,8 millions de dollars au box-office mondial après son troisième week-end en salles. Il lui faut environ 225 millions de dollars pour atteindre son seuil de rentabilité.
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To break even, 'Greenland 2: Migration' needs to gross approximately $225 million worldwide, with a current global box office of $17.1 million, leaving a gap of $207.9 million.
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The film 'Greenland 2: Migration' continues the story of the Garrity family, picking up 12 years after the events of the first film.
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'Greenland 2: Migration' has grossed approximately $17.1 million worldwide in its second week, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2026 so far. The film has an estimated production budget of $90 million.
Chris Sparling is confirmed as the scriptwriter for 'Greenland 2: Migration'. The film utilized various locations for shooting, including Farnborough International Studios, Alton in Hampshire, London, and Iceland, with director Ric Roman Waugh emphasizing practical effects for scenes such as the bunker collapse.
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The film 'Greenland 2: Migration' features the return of Roman Griffin Davis and details the Garrity family's journey fleeing an underground shelter after new meteor showers, heading towards mainland Europe.
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The film 'Greenland 2: Migration' is reportedly set for a digital streaming release on January 27, 2026. Additionally, director Ric Roman Waugh addressed real-world parallels concerning geopolitical interest in Greenland that emerged during production.
A new trailer for 'Greenland 2: Migration' was released, confirming its theatrical release on January 9, 2026, and its PG-13 rating. The film has also begun showing in Philippine cinemas.
Morena Baccarin, co-star in 'Greenland 2: Migration', revealed that Gerard Butler's character, John Garrity, dies in the film as the family reaches their destination. Baccarin expressed her surprise upon learning of this plot point.
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The film 'Greenland 2: Migration' was released in the United States on January 9, 2026, following the Garrity family's journey through a post-apocalyptic world after a comet strike. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, the film has received mixed reviews, with some critics calling it a "soggy excuse for a sequel" while others noted its intense survival sequences, including a tsunami scene.
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STX acquired worldwide distribution rights for 'Greenland: Migration' for $75 million at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, and Lionsgate later acquired US distribution rights in May 2024. The film, directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune, began filming in April 2024 in the UK. It follows the Garrity family's journey across a devastated Europe after a comet strike.
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Director Ric Roman Waugh views 'Greenland 2: Migration' as the next chapter in the Garrity family's story, driven by emotion and survival rather than just spectacle. Actress Morena Baccarin described filming as 'the hardest shoot of my life,' citing it as physically and emotionally draining. Principal photography occurred from April to July 2024 in locations including London and Iceland.
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The film, distributed by Lionsgate US, picks up five years after the first movie, following the Garrity family as they leave their Greenland bunker to find a new home in Europe. Amber Rose Revah has also joined the cast.
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Gerard Butler not only reprised his role as John Garrity in 'Greenland 2: Migration' but also served as a producer for the film.
Roman Griffin Davis has replaced Roger Dale Floyd as Nathan Garrity in 'Greenland 2: Migration'.
'Greenland 2: Migration' officially opened in theaters nationwide on Friday, January 9, 2026. The film stars Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin.
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Director Ric Roman Waugh stated that 'Greenland 2: Migration' was conceived out of a love for the original film, not a desire for a franchise. He also noted how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced audience's connection to disaster narratives.
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Morena Baccarin described the filming of 'Greenland 2: Migration' as grueling, while Gerard Butler admitted to feeling "burned out" from the demanding production. Director Ric Roman Waugh also shared insights into his collaborative relationship with Butler and his preference for "everyday men of action," with the sequel confirmed to be set 10 years after the comet event.
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10 updatesSTXfilms released a series of new character posters for 'Greenland 2: Migration'.
Advance screenings for 'Greenland 2: Migration' were offered in select locations ahead of its official release.
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Lionsgate released the new trailer for Greenland 2: Migration, which opened in theaters on January 9, 2026. The sequel has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for some strong violence, bloody images, and action.
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An exclusive clip from 'Greenland 2: Migration' was released, showing the Garrity family facing new dangers as they traverse a shattered world.
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The sequel, 'Greenland: Migration,' is scheduled for theatrical release in France on January 14, 2026. Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin will reprise their roles.
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The first trailer for 'Greenland 2: Migration', featuring Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin, was released on September 25, 2025, showing the Garrity family emerging five years after the comet strike.
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Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin are confirmed to return for 'Greenland 2: Migration', reprising their roles as members of the Garrity family. Ric Roman Waugh is also confirmed to direct the sequel.
Morena Baccarin described filming 'Greenland 2: Migration' as her hardest shoot due to its physical and emotional demands, while director Ric Roman Waugh discussed the sequel's themes of rebuilding and legacy. Lionsgate has set the film for a January 9, 2026 release, with a reported budget of $65 million.
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Lionsgate has officially set the release date for 'Greenland 2: Migration' for January 9, 2026. Another report indicates a December 19, 2026 release date, with Disney confirming global distribution in premium formats.
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The film was originally scheduled for release in the United States on this date but was later postponed indefinitely.
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5 updatesProducer Sébastien Raybaud confirmed that filming for 'Greenland: Migration' wrapped in July 2024 and revealed that discussions about a potential third installment are already underway.
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Filming for 'Greenland 2: Migration' concluded and wrapped.
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Lionsgate acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the film.
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Principal photography for 'Greenland 2: Migration' officially began in Shinfield Studios and Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, and Iceland.
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Filming for "Greenland 2: Migration" officially began in April 2024 in the UK and Iceland, with principal photography concluding in July 2024. Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin reprise their roles as the Garrity family, with Ric Roman Waugh returning as director. The sequel follows their journey across a post-comet Europe in search of a new home.
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2 updatesSTX acquired the worldwide distribution rights for the sequel in a significant $75 million deal at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
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A sequel, initially titled 'Greenland: Migration,' was announced to be in development.
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1 updateThe first film, 'Greenland,' which introduced the Garrity family's struggle for survival during a comet impact, was released in the United States via VOD due to the COVID-19 pandemic, after international theatrical releases starting in August 2020.
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