Movies
Action, Horror, Sci-Fi
Release Date: March 14, 2025

Director: Scott Stewart (rumored to return)

Main Cast:
Paul Bettany as Priest
Maggie Q as Priestess
Karl Urban as Black Hat (status unknown)
Lucy Boynton as Nova (new character rumored)
Don Lee as Commander Sang (rumored)

Plot Summary

Over a decade since the war between humans and vampires was thought to be over, Priest 2: Faithless Dawn reignites the apocalyptic battle in blood-soaked fury. Paul Bettany returns as the hardened warrior-priest, once again drawn from the shadows as a new breed of day-walking vampires threatens to destroy what’s left of the free cities.

As a fragile peace crumbles, the Church — now fractured and corrupted — refuses to believe in the threat. Alone and branded a heretic, Priest must reunite with the elusive Priestess (Maggie Q) and face enemies on both sides: an evolved vampire hive with a terrifying new queen, and the very institution he once fought for.

Set in a scorched, cyberpunk wasteland, the film explores themes of faith, rebellion, and redemption as Priest leads a last desperate stand in the ruins of the Dawn Sector — humanity’s final stronghold.

Trailer Highlights

• Sweeping shots of the ruined cities, illuminated by a blood-red dawn.

• High-speed combat on hoverbikes, with Priest and Priestess dodging airborne vampire beasts.

• The terrifying reveal of a new hybrid vampire queen with mind-control abilities and regenerating flesh.

• Intense hand-to-hand battles, choreographed with brutal elegance and slow-motion fury.

• A chilling moment where Priest confronts a corrupted Church elder who calls him the “False Prophet of War.”

Reception

Though the original Priest (2011) divided critics, it earned cult status over the years, praised for its stylish visuals and unique vampire mythology. Faithless Dawn is already generating buzz online for expanding its dark universe and doubling down on post-apocalyptic horror aesthetics.

Early test audience reactions reportedly describe the film as “grittier, more emotional, and far more violent” than its predecessor. Fans are especially excited to see Paul Bettany’s return to the role, bringing a weathered intensity and new emotional depth to the once-silent warrior.

Priest 2: Faithless Dawn is more than just a sequel — it’s a full-scale resurrection of a franchise that blends sci-fi, horror, and biblical fantasy. With blistering action, haunting visuals, and a world teetering on the edge of oblivion, this installment promises to be the faithless reckoning fans have waited for.

In a world where gods are silent and monsters reign, only the fallen still fight.