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Sisu 2

Sisu 2 is the Finnish title for the 2025 action film Sisu: Road to Revenge, the sequel to Sisu (2022).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sisu 2 is the Finnish title for the 2025 action film Sisu: Road to Revenge, the sequel to Sisu (2022). It was written and directed by Jalmari Helander and stars Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi, alongside Richard Brake and Stephen Lang. The film follows Korpi as he tries to rebuild his family home while being pursued by a Soviet Red Army commander.

Plot

The film follows Aatami Korpi as he returns to the site of his family home, dismantles the house, and attempts to move it to a safer place. His journey turns into a pursuit when the Soviet Union sends Igor Draganov, a Red Army commander, after him in revenge for past events.

Production

Sisu 2 was written and directed by Jalmari Helander. Available sources identify it as an English-language action film and a sequel to Sisu, with production and distribution credits listing Screen Gems and Subzero Film Entertainment among the companies involved.

Release

The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 21 September 2025, before opening in Finland on 22 October 2025 and in the United States on 21 November 2025. Source material also identifies a 2025 streaming release on Netflix in some markets.

Reception

Published reviews describe the film as a fast-paced, violent action sequel that expands on the original's premise. The running time is listed as 89 minutes on one source, and as 1 hour 35 minutes on another.

Key facts

  • Sequel to Sisu (2022) written and directed by Jalmari Helander.
  • Jorma Tommila reprises role as Aatami Korpi.
  • Plot involves rebuilding family home while pursued by a Soviet commander.
  • Premiered at Fantastic Fest on 21 September 2025.
  • Released in Finland on 22 October 2025 and US on 21 November 2025.
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Canadian context

The film is relevant to Canadian readers mainly as an internationally released Finnish action sequel available through North American distributors and streaming platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sisu 2?
Sisu 2 is the Finnish title for the 2025 film Sisu: Road to Revenge, a sequel to Sisu (2022).
Who directed Sisu 2?
It was written and directed by Jalmari Helander.
Who stars in the film?
The main cast includes Jorma Tommila, Richard Brake, and Stephen Lang.
What is the story about?
Aatami Korpi tries to rebuild his family home, but he is hunted by a Soviet Red Army commander connected to the death of his family.
When was it released?
It premiered at Fantastic Fest on 21 September 2025, opened in Finland on 22 October 2025, and released in the United States on 21 November 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu:_Road_to_Revenge
    Supports: Finnish title Sisu 2, release year, director, sequel status, cast, and release dates
  2. Wikipedia — https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu_2
    Supports: Finnish title, cast, plot premise, and release chronology
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisu_road_to_revenge
    Supports: Director, producers, distributor, runtime, genre, and synopsis
  4. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sisu-2-road-to-revenge-movie-review-2025
    Supports: Plot description, sequel context, and premiere/release timing
  5. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/nov/19/sisu-road-to-revenge-review-finnish-hero-takes-on-a-red-army-butcher-in-terrific-sequel
    Supports: Plot framing and UK/Australia release timing
  6. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/82712118
    Supports: Streaming availability and brief plot description