Gerard Butler’s reputation as a dependable action lead has quietly translated into renewed streaming success, as his 2020 disaster thriller Greenland has surged into the top tier of the HBO Max charts just weeks before its sequel arrives in theaters. According to current HBO Max ranking data, the film has climbed to the number four position, signaling strong viewer interest more than four years after its initial release. The timing is notable, with Greenland 2: Migration scheduled for a wide theatrical release on January 9, 2026.
Greenland’s Streaming Resurgence Highlights the Film’s Delayed Theatrical Journey
Released in 2020 after multiple pandemic-related delays, Greenland followed an unconventional distribution path in the United States. While the film played in theaters in select international markets, domestic audiences primarily accessed it through video-on-demand platforms before it later expanded to streaming services including HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video. Despite limited theatrical exposure, box office records show that the film earned $52.3 million worldwide against a reported $35 million production budget, a solid result given the circumstances surrounding its launch.
The film stars Butler and Morena Baccarin as parents navigating a collapsing world after scientists discover a comet on a collision course with Earth. The story centers on the family’s dangerous journey toward a rumored safe haven, emphasizing human resilience and moral choices during a global catastrophe. Streaming platforms have now given the film a second life, allowing new audiences to discover it while longtime viewers revisit it ahead of the sequel.
Greenland 2: Migration Sets Its Sights on a Bigger Cinematic Future
January 2026 Sequel Expands the Story Beyond the Bunker
Greenland 2: Migration continues the narrative five years after the apocalyptic events of the first film. The sequel follows the Garrity family as they leave the safety of the Greenland bunker to search for a permanent home amid the devastated landscapes of Europe. Butler and Baccarin return to their roles, while Roman Griffin Davis takes over the role of their son.
Producer Sébastien Raybaud has shared in a previous industry interview that the sequel represents a major European production milestone, with a reported $90 million budget and a completed first cut already viewed by the creative team. He also indicated that the filmmakers are considering future installments, noting that the sequel introduces story developments that could lead to additional chapters if audiences respond positively.
