The monsters are back, and this time, the stakes are even higher. The first official trailer for Rampage 2 (2026) has just been released, and Dwayne Johnson returns as Davis Okoye, the fearless primatologist who once again finds himself caught in a battle between humanity and rampaging giant creatures. This time, the fight is not just for survival—it’s for the fate of the entire planet.

Directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas, Rampage), Rampage 2 picks up after the events of the first film, where Davis Okoye, his giant gorilla companion George, and the team faced off against colossal monsters. Now, a new, even more dangerous threat emerges, as a mutated alien creature from deep space arrives, triggering another round of chaos that could obliterate civilization. Okoye and his team must find a way to stop the invasion before it’s too late—without losing everything they’ve fought for.

The teaser opens with Davis Okoye (Johnson) standing in front of a massive, cracked city skyline, looking up at a monstrous shadow looming over the buildings. His voice is calm but full of urgency: “They thought it was over. But the real threat has just begun.”

Key moments from the trailer include:

• George, the giant gorilla, now more intelligent and stronger than before, leading the charge as Okoye’s trusted partner against the new extraterrestrial threat

• The alien creature, a towering, multi-limbed monstrosity with glowing energy that can manipulate the environment and wreak havoc on the world’s defenses

• Naomi Harris returning as Dr. Kate Caldwell, working with Okoye to understand the alien’s biology and find a way to stop its rampage

• An intense sequence of the team racing against time to stop the creature from reaching the heart of a heavily populated city, leading to a high-speed chase filled with explosions and near-misses

• Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s returning character, Agent Russell, now in charge of a new elite task force to deal with the rising chaos, bringing humor and unexpected grit to the team

• The emotional moment when Okoye must make an impossible choice to save George from a deadly encounter with the alien, showcasing the deep bond between the two

• A final showdown with Okoye and the team facing the alien creature in a massive underground lair, where all hope seems lost until George uses his new abilities to turn the tide

The film promises a mix of thrilling monster action, heart-pounding moments, and an emotional narrative that deepens the bond between humans and the giant creatures. Johnson’s physicality and charisma are on full display as the leader of the fight, with spectacular visual effects bringing the larger-than-life monsters to life.

Fans are already hyped about the return of Rampage, with hashtags like #Rampage2, #DwayneJohnsonReturns, and #GiantMonstersUnleashed trending across social media.

Rampage 2 (2026) is set to explode into theaters on July 3, 2026, with an IMAX release.

One team. One planet. And a battle to save humanity from the ultimate monster. 🦖💥