The insanity isn’t over. The first official trailer for American Psycho 2 has just been released, and Christian Bale returns as Patrick Bateman, the chilling, unpredictable antihero, in this thrilling and deeply psychological continuation of the iconic 2000 film. Joining him is Charlize Theron, playing a new and equally dangerous character who will challenge Bateman in ways no one ever expected.

Directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Gone Girl), American Psycho 2 picks up years after the events of the original, where Patrick Bateman, now hiding in plain sight, attempts to move beyond his violent past. However, his dark impulses resurface when a new figure enters his life—Evelyn Roth (Theron), an ambitious, ruthless woman who shares Bateman’s taste for chaos and control. As the two manipulate and destroy those around them, they become locked in a psychological battle of survival.

The teaser opens with Patrick Bateman (Bale) sitting alone in an upscale New York restaurant, his expression as cold and calculating as ever. His voiceover rings out, calm and methodical: “I told you, I am not like other people. And now, neither are you.”

Key moments from the trailer include:

• Patrick Bateman’s return, still the charming, charismatic businessman on the surface, but with a growing darkness bubbling beneath. He’s once again haunted by his violent past, unable to fully escape the persona he’s created

• Evelyn Roth (Theron), a mysterious and calculating figure who has risen to power in the corporate world, using manipulation and murder as stepping stones to success. Her encounter with Bateman begins as an alliance but quickly turns into a dangerous game of one-upmanship

• A brutal, disturbing sequence where Bateman and Roth begin a series of 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ings together, pushing the boundaries of their dark desires and creating a twisted, chaotic bond

• A cat-and-mouse psychological game, where Bateman starts to question his grip on reality, as Evelyn challenges him at every turn and manipulates him into becoming something even darker

• The mind games intensify when Bateman becomes suspicious of Roth’s true intentions, leading to an intense standoff where the lines between predator and prey blur

• A shocking twist that reveals Roth’s true motives, making her far more dangerous than Bateman could have imagined. The trailer ends with a chilling visual of Bateman staring into a mirror, blood dripping from his hands, his smile growing wider as he realizes how deeply he’s been manipulated

• A haunting final shot where Bateman and Roth stand together in the city, their silhouettes outlined against a cold, dark skyline, as the echo of a distant scream fills the air

American Psycho 2 promises to be a dark, intense exploration of obsession, power, and manipulation. The film dives deep into the twisted minds of its two leads, delivering psychological terror and visceral suspense. Bale’s return as Bateman is sure to captivate, while Theron’s performance adds a new layer of danger and unpredictability to the iconic franchise.

Social media is already lighting up with excitement, with hashtags like #AmericanPsycho2, #BaleAndTheron, and #DarkDesires trending across platforms worldwide.

American Psycho 2 is set to hit theaters on October 29, 2026, with a global IMAX release for a truly immersive experience.

One man. One woman. And a battle for control in the darkest corners of the mind. 🩸💀