The trailer for Van Helsing 2: The Dark Rise (2025) marks the thrilling return of Hugh Jackman as the legendary monster hunter, Gabriel Van Helsing. Set years after the events of the first film, the trailer opens with dark, stormy visuals of a Gothic castle and whispers of a new, powerful evil rising from the shadows. Van Helsing, older but still as relentless, is called back into action when ancient dark forces threaten to plunge the world into chaos.
This time, he teams up with a mysterious and skilled vampire hunter, played by Ana de Armas, whose past is entwined with the supernatural menace they are facing. The trailer teases epic battles with werewolves, vampires, and other nightmarish creatures, with stunning visual effects and heart-pounding action sequences. Set against a hauntingly beautiful backdrop of European landscapes, Van Helsing 2: The Dark Rise promises to explore deeper mythology, intense alliances, and dark secrets. With a reported budget of $150 million, this sequel looks set to deliver a dark, thrilling adventure for fans of the original.