Movies
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Release Date: October 17, 2025

Director: Tommy Wirkola

Main Cast:

• Jeremy Renner as Hansel

• Gemma Arterton as Gretel

• Anya Taylor-Joy as Selene, the Shadow Witch

• Mads Mikkelsen as Magnus, the Warlock King

• Noomi Rapace as Lysa, the Keeper of Curses

Plot Summary

Over a decade after their last witch hunt, Hansel and Gretel are back — battle-hardened, scarred, and more ruthless than ever. In Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2, the sibling duo is pulled out of hiding when a powerful coven resurrects a dark force that threatens to plunge the world into eternal night.

Now facing a new breed of witches led by the mysterious Shadow Witch Selene (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her sadistic consort Magnus (Mads Mikkelsen), the siblings must rally unlikely allies and confront ancient magic more sinister than they’ve ever encountered.

With the line between hunter and hunted blurring, the siblings uncover chilling truths about their past, the origin of their powers, and the terrifying legacy of the witch blood that runs through their veins.

Trailer Highlights

• A dark, atmospheric forest lit only by enchanted flames as Gretel battles spectral witches

• Jeremy Renner’s Hansel wielding steampunk-inspired weapons enhanced with blood magic

• Anya Taylor-Joy delivering a chilling monologue as Selene levitates over a burning village

• Mads Mikkelsen summoning a demonic entity in a gothic ritual chamber

• A high-speed chase on horseback through cursed ruins, culminating in an explosive witch duel

• Gretel facing the ultimate choice: destroy the witches, or embrace the darkness within herself

Reception

Early buzz around Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2 is glowing, with fans praising its darker tone, richer world-building, and more mature storytelling. Critics have applauded the expansion of the mythos, particularly the way it delves into the siblings’ cursed heritage and evolving powers.

Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton’s chemistry is as sharp as ever, while Anya Taylor-Joy is already being hailed as a standout villain with elegance, mystery, and menace. The practical effects, intense fight choreography, and gothic production design bring new depth and dread to this twisted fairytale universe.

Conclusion

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2 is a wickedly fun, blood-soaked return to a reimagined folklore world. With bigger stakes, darker magic, and more monstrous enemies, the film promises a thrilling ride for fans of fantasy action and horror.

The witches are back. And this time, they’re not the only ones hiding secrets.