⭐ Rating: 7.0/10
🕰️ Runtime: 2h 10min
🎭 Genre: Action | Disaster | Thriller
🎬 Directed by: Brad Peyton (returning)
🎟️ Starring: Dwayne Johnson, returning as the heroic rescue pilot, along with new cast members adding fresh tension
🌍 THE VERDICT:
San Andreas 2 delivers exactly what fans of the disaster genre crave—massive destruction, heart-pounding action, and emotional family drama. The stakes are higher, the earthquakes more violent, and the tension more relentless.
✅ What Works:
- Dwayne Johnson’s Charisma: He carries the movie with his usual blend of toughness and heart, making you root for his character’s every move.
- Spectacular Visual Effects: From collapsing skyscrapers to erupting volcanoes, the CGI feels grandiose and immersive.
- High-Stakes Drama: The father-son/family relationship adds emotional weight amid the chaos.
- Pulse-Pounding Action: Well-paced sequences that keep you on the edge of your seat.
❌ What Could Be Better:
- The plot sometimes leans on disaster clichés and predictable beats.
- Some secondary characters are underdeveloped.
- A few moments stretch believability, even for a disaster film.
🌋 Standout Scene:
A breathtaking volcano eruption scene combined with a daring rescue mission that perfectly blends spectacle and emotion.
🔥 Bottom Line:
San Andreas 2 is a thrilling, explosive ride for fans of natural disaster movies and Dwayne Johnson’s unstoppable action persona. Expect the earth to shake — and your heart to race.