Escape Room 2 (2026)

Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, widely referred to as Escape Room 2, is a 2021 American psychological thriller film directed by Adam Robitel and written by Brian Duffield. It serves as the sequel to the 2019 hit thriller Escape Room and follows five strangers who are lured into another deadly game after surviving their initial encounters. The film expands on the lore of the mysterious organization behind the traps, introducing a high-stakes tournament format where participants must compete against each other in various themed rooms to survive.

The narrative picks up with survivors Zoey Davis (Taylor Russell) and Ben Miller (Logan Miller), who have gone into hiding following the events of the first film. They are drawn back into the nightmare when they receive cryptic invitations to a grand prize competition. Joined by new contestants including Nathan (Thomas Cocquerel), Rachel (Hana Mae Lee), Brianna (Indya Bussey), and Theo (James Fleet), the group must navigate increasingly complex and lethal puzzles that test not only their intellect but their willingness to sacrifice others for survival.

The production was praised for its intense atmosphere and practical effects, continuing the franchise's legacy of claustrophobic tension. Thomas Cocquerel's portrayal of Nathan, a character grappling with a crisis of faith, added significant emotional depth to the ensemble cast. The film was released internationally in 2021 and later became available on digital platforms and streaming services, maintaining strong viewership numbers due to the enduring popularity of the escape room genre.

• The film stars Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Thomas Cocquerel, Hana Mae Lee, Indya Bussey, James Fleet, Richard Roundtree, and Joanne Bogart.
• Director Adam Robitel returned from the first film, bringing his signature style of tight camera work and suspenseful pacing to the sequel.
• Escape Room: Tournament of Champions grossed over $45 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $7 million, proving the commercial viability of the franchise.
• The movie features several elaborate set pieces, including a train car filled with lasers and a room involving quicksand, which were designed to look realistic while allowing for stunt coordination.