Sisu Sequel Announced: Action Fans Are in for a Brutal New Ride!

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A highly praised action war movie from recent times is set to receive a follow-up, which is rapidly approaching. As per a recent press statement, Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems will distribute the sequel to the widely admired action film Sisu, in American cinemas on November 21, 2025. This sequel has been penned and directed by renowned Finnish filmmaker Jalmari Helander. The original star, Jorma Tommila, will reprise his role, joined by Richard Brake and Stephen Lang. Petri Jokiranta produced the movie through Subzero Film Entertainment, in collaboration with Good Chaos and Mike Goodridge. Gregory Ouanhon and Antonio Salas serve as executive producers.

Filmmaker Jalmari Helander is swiftly gaining recognition as one of the most thrilling action movie directors. His journey began with the unexpected international success of the 2010 film “Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale“, a unique blend of action, folk horror, and Christmas that has become an enduring cult favorite. He ventured into Hollywood with the underestimated 2015 production “Big Game“, featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Stevenson, and Jim Broadbent. However, it was 2022’s “Sisu” that truly showcased Helander at his best and solidified his status as a contemporary action genius. “Sisu” received a Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of 94% based on 182 reviews, and an impressive audience score of 88%.

2022 saw the global debut of Sisu at the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival, where it garnered exceptional praise. Subsequently, it was showcased at the Sitges Film Festival, bagging accolades for Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Music. In the United States, it opened among the top-10 films in cinemas, and has since been released globally.

Set towards the end of World War II, as the Nazis employ a destructive “scorched-earth” strategy on their retreat through Finland, leaving destruction in every town they pass and capturing a few individuals. The narrative centers around Aatami Korpi, a soldier famed as “The Immortal” due to his exceptional combat and survival abilities during the war. After discovering a wealth of gold hidden in the wilderness, Aatami embarks on a perilous journey home, knowing he’ll encounter countless fleeing Nazis along the way. MovieWeb’s review for Sisu highlights:

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In SISU, when the action kicks off, it transforms into a relentless orgy of violence. From Aatami employing Nazi soldiers as shields to brutal knife attacks on their heads, each action scene seems determined to surpass its predecessor, creating an almost unrealistic scenario that requires a significant leap of faith from viewers. Yet, there’s something gratifying about this portrayal – after all, it’s Nazis being killed. Helander’s cinematography captures Aatami’s movements elegantly, tracking him as he gracefully navigates through the Nazi platoon, swiftly disposing of soldiers. It’s a blend of brutality and beauty, reminiscent of the current action hero par excellence, John Wick.

Good Chaos Is a Production Company to Look Out For

Rapidly expanding production company, Good Chaos, established in London during 2020 by Mike Goodridge, is experiencing significant growth. Among its 2025 releases are the following:

1. The sequel to “Sisu”, titled “Sisu 2”
2. “The Ballad of a Small Player“, a romantic thriller helmed by Academy Award-winning director Edward Berger, featuring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton in leading roles.
3. “Orphan“, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Laszlo Nemes.
4. “Left-Handed Girl“, a project co-directed by Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker, which has been chosen for Critics Week in Cannes.

In 2024, Good Chaos was in charge of submitting two films for consideration at the international film Oscars – Baltasar Kormakur’s “Touch” from Iceland and Sandhya Suri’s “Santosh” from the UK. Previously, this company has worked on projects such as “Triangle of Sadness,” “Tchaikovsky’s Wife,” “Club Zero,” “Sisu,” and “Quo Vadis, Aida?”.

As a cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that the gripping film titled “Sisu” has been supported by several esteemed institutions including the Finnish Film Foundation, Film Estonia, Business Finland – Audiovisual Production Incentive, Film Tampere, Viru Film Fund and BNP Paribas – COFILOISIRS, with additional support from the IFCIC. Eric Charles, Stage 6 Film’s SVP of creative development and production, has been instrumental in overseeing this film for our studio, which holds global rights to the movie.

Currently, you can stream “Sisu” for free on The Roku Channel via the link provided below, or rent or buy it on your preferred digital platforms. Enjoy the cinematic journey!

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2025-04-26 14:03