Movies
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Release Date: 2025 (TBA)
Director: TBA
Studio: Universal Pictures

Main Cast:

Kevin Costner as The Mariner
Jeanne Tripplehorn as Helen
Tina Majorino as Enola (Adult)
Javier Bardem as The Warlord (New Villain)
Florence Pugh as Mira, a young survivor
Dave Bautista as Kane, a ruthless enforcer

Plot Summary

Decades after the events of Waterworld (1995), the Earth remains submerged beneath endless oceans. The legendary Mariner (Kevin Costner), now a myth among the surviving tribes, sails the high seas alone—until he discovers a shocking truth: a hidden island, untouched by water, rumored to hold the last hope for humanity.

But not everyone wants the world to change. A new warlord, known as The Leviathan (Javier Bardem), rules the waves with an iron fist, hunting for this mythical land to claim it as his own. Enola, now an adult, has continued the search for Dryland—but with the Warlord’s forces closing in, she turns to the only person who can help navigate the dangers of the deep: the Mariner.

With massive sea battles, deadly mutants lurking beneath the waves, and a desperate race to uncover the last safe haven on Earth, Waterworld 2 promises thrilling action, breathtaking visuals, and an epic fight for survival. Will the Mariner find redemption, or will the world sink into darkness forever?

Official Trailer Highlights

Kevin Costner returns as the Mariner, now an aging but battle-hardened survivor
Breathtaking underwater sequences featuring ruins of lost civilizations
Epic naval warfare, with jet-ski chases, torpedo battles, and massive oil tanker raids
Terrifying new sea creatures, genetically mutated to hunt humans
A shocking revelation about Dryland—is it truly a paradise or something far worse?

Why You Should Watch It

A long-awaited sequel to a cult-classic sci-fi adventure
Bigger, bolder, and more action-packed than the original
New villains, new alliances, and a deeper exploration of Waterworld’s lore
Stunning visuals bringing a fully realized, post-apocalyptic ocean world to life

If you loved the Mad Max series but wish it had more oceans, survival, and high-seas warfare, Waterworld 2 (2025) will blow you away.