Troll 2
Directed by Roar UthaugNora, Andreas and Captain Kris leap back into action when a dangerous new troll awakes - and this time they'll need more help to take it down.
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- NiztradamusJanuary 11, 2026Well, instead of keeping the tone of the original they went more Hollywood with it. Someone else called it Godzilla x Kong on wish. Since that movie was really bad I wouldn't go that far but it went in that direction for sure. It;s a fun ride while it lasts but the first one doesn't only seem more realistic and believable, it also felt like a movie made with love. This one is made with a high budget.
- jackmeatDecember 9, 2025My quick rating - 5.6/10. I stumbled onto the first Troll film a few years ago and found it to be one of those fun, guilty pleasures that I could throw on knowing exactly what I’m in for. Troll 2 picks up that same energy, just with a slightly colder climate, slightly bigger stakes, and slightly less finesse. We open with a surprisingly charming animated prologue detailing troll mythology and their eventual demise. Naturally, this bedtime story is being read to a toddler-aged Nora, because nothing tucks a kid in better than a goodnight massacre courtesy of medieval Christians. From there, we’re whisked off to an arctic research outpost with a name I won’t even attempt to spell. Nora (Ine Marie Wilmann) is living off the grid, still recovering from the chaos of the first film, when Andreas (Kim Falck) pops in with that familiar “Hey, so… something huge and dangerous has been discovered” expression. And yes, we know exactly where this is going. If you’ve seen Troll, the roadmap here will feel more than a little familiar. At least the scenery keeps things fresh. Oslo once again looks phenomenal, especially if you’re a fan of snow, mountains, and the kind of landscapes that make you wonder why you don’t ski for a living. The ski-resort sequence, minus the giant troll using tourists as trail snacks, made me genuinely jealous. The film then moves to Trondheim, where the team hunts down the grave of Olav, the crusader who originally led the troll-slaughtering campaign. This section actually adds some welcome flavor - a little Indiana Jones-style puzzle-solving, some historical intrigue, and the strongest world-building beat in the movie. The action scenes mostly deliver as advertised. Helicopter chases, collapsing structures, roaring monsters - you’ll get your money’s worth. The VFX are impressively polished, and there’s no shortage of “yep, that’ll look great on Netflix’s thumbnail” moments. But in between the mayhem, the pacing does sag. The film has a noticeably slower rhythm than the first, and the writing isn’t quite as tight. The performances, too, lack some of the spark that helped elevate the original’s cheesy tone. Still, director Roar Uthaug knows exactly what kind of movie he’s making. He doesn’t shy away from the inherent cheesiness - in fact, he embraces it. There’s more folklore this time and a deeper look into troll history and their place in ancient society. Visually, it’s a treat. Narratively, it's predictable. The protagonists often fall into stereotype territory, and you can feel the script stretching to justify the sequel’s existence. But here’s the thing, as a follow-up popcorn flick? It’s fine. Not better than the first, not worse enough to be offensive, just comfortably in the middle. If you enjoyed Troll, you’ll probably have at least a decent time with Troll 2. If you didn’t… well, this isn’t the movie that’s going to convert you.
- sto341December 7, 2025The movie includes scenes of humor, romance, conflict, and attempts at tearful emotional moments, but the romance and emotional weight feel empty because they aren’t properly earned in earlier scenes. The humor comes across as shallow, trying to be something it’s not—a Hollywood-style film—which it didn’t need to be. The first installment had a certain purity in its identity, which is now undermined by these crude touches.
- Hipster ZOMBIEDecember 6, 2025Troll 2 rolls in like a big goofy boulder, loudly declaring, “Yes, I’m a sequel, and no, I didn’t do my homework.” The film takes the War of the Gargantuas playbook — two giant creatures duking it out for dominance — and basically photocopies it, smudges included. To its credit, the special effects absolutely slap. The trolls look incredible, the scale is massive, and every stomp feels like Netflix spent half its annual budget on Dolby rumble. When the movie actually lets the trolls fight, it’s glorious… which is why it’s criminal how little troll-on-troll action we actually get. Plot? Paper thin. Characters? Mostly there to stare up at the sky and gasp. Story? Think “diet version of the first film” with all the calories of originality removed. The heart, mystery, and emotional pulse of the original are MIA, replaced by a simple “big guy smash other big guy” formula that somehow still doesn’t smash enough. Overall, Troll 2 is an okay streaming night distraction — loud, shiny, and occasionally awesome — but nowhere near the depth, charm, or inventiveness of the first film. A decent watch… if you don’t expect more than surface-level spectacle and a couple great monster punches.
Troll 2 Trivia
Troll 2 was released on December 1, 2025.
Troll 2 was directed by Roar Uthaug.
Troll 2 has a runtime of 1h 42m.
Troll 2 was produced by Espen Horn, Kristian Strand Sinkerud.
Nora, Andreas and Captain Kris leap back into action when a dangerous new troll awakes - and this time they'll need more help to take it down.
The key characters in Troll 2 are Nora Tidemann (Ine Marie Wilmann), Andreas Isaksen (Kim S. Falck-Jørgensen), Kaptein Kristoffer Holm (Mads Sjøgård Pettersen).
Troll 2 is rated PG-13.
Troll 2 is an Action, Adventure, Drama film.
Troll 2 has an audience rating of 3.5 out of 10.
Troll 2 had a budget of $11.2M.