The trailer for Van Helsing 2: The Dark Rise (2025) teases a dark and atmospheric return to the world of monsters, with Hugh Jackman reprising his role as the iconic monster hunter. Set years after the first film, the sequel explores Van Helsing’s past and introduces new supernatural threats. The trailer opens in a fog-laden forest where Van Helsing tracks a fleeing vampire, dispatching it with a crossbow bolt. His voiceover hints at the persistence of darkness and a new mission to confront it.
The story shifts to an ancient European city steeped in gothic architecture, where Van Helsing is drawn by a series of mysterious, gruesome murders that appear linked to supernatural beings. He finds himself working with the descendant of Anna Valerious, an ally from the original film. This new character provides crucial assistance as they uncover an ancient evil rising in connection to Van Helsing’s own origins and immortal curse.
The production quality of The Dark Rise suggests a significant budget, as the film utilizes detailed set designs, intricate costuming, and high-quality CGI to bring its monsters and dark settings to life. Early reports estimate the film’s budget at around $150 million, allowing for extensive special effects to portray the horror and action sequences central to the franchise’s appeal.
With its combination of eerie visuals, a complex new storyline, and the return of Jackman’s beloved character, Van Helsing 2 aims to captivate fans and expand on the gothic action-horror universe introduced in the original film
