The magic of Christmas returns in The Polar Express 2 (2025), the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2004 animated classic. Directed once again by Robert Zemeckis and featuring the return of Tom Hanks in multiple roles, this new adventure takes audiences back aboard the mystical train to the North Pole—only this time, the journey is filled with even greater wonder, mystery, and heartwarming surprises.

Trailer Breakdown

The teaser opens with a quiet snowfall on a familiar suburban neighborhood, echoing the same magic of the first film. A voiceover from Tom Hanks’ Conductor softly narrates:

“The bell still rings… but only for those who truly believe.”

🔹 A New Passenger: A now-grown Hero Boy (played by a de-aged voice performance from Josh Hutcherson), who once rode The Polar Express as a child, finds himself questioning the magic of Christmas again as his own young daughter (a new lead character) begins to doubt its existence.
🔹 The Train’s Return: As midnight approaches on Christmas Eve, the ground begins to rumble—the Polar Express is back, its golden headlight shining through the blizzard. The Conductor smiles and calls out: “All aboard!”
🔹 A Journey Beyond the North Pole: This time, the train isn’t just going to Santa’s workshop—it’s traveling to the origins of Christmas magic itself. Along the way, new characters, breathtaking locations, and even hidden secrets about the Conductor’s past are revealed.
🔹 A Race Against Time: The stakes are higher than ever as a powerful storm threatens to derail Christmas Eve, leaving Santa’s sleigh grounded unless the Polar Express completes its mission.
🔹 A Familiar Tune: The trailer closes with the sound of a single sleigh bell ringing, followed by the Conductor’s final words: “Seeing is believing… but sometimes, the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”

As the screen fades to black, the last shot lingers on Hero Boy holding his daughter’s hand, watching the Polar Express disappear into the snowy horizon.

✨ The journey continues, and the magic is real.

The Polar Express 2 (2025) steams into theaters next holiday season. Watch the first trailer now! 🚂🎄🔔