Greenland 2: Migration: A Post-Apocalyptic Flop?

While Lionsgate concluded 2025 with the resounding success of The Housemaid, the studio’s start to the new year has been decidedly less celebratory. Greenland 2: Migration, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 disaster thriller, has significantly underperformed at the box office, failing to capture audience interest both domestically and internationally.

A Staggering Loss for Lionsgate

With a hefty production budget of $90 million, Greenland 2: Migration is currently tracking far below expectations. As of February 5, 2026, Box Office Mojo reports a worldwide gross of just $22.9 million – a stark contrast to the $17 million earned in the US and a mere $5.9 million from international markets. This puts the film firmly in the category of a major financial disappointment for Lionsgate.

Rapid Theater Drop-Off

Released on January 9th across 2,710 screens, Greenland 2: Migration has already experienced a dramatic reduction in its theatrical footprint, losing 829 theaters in a mere 18 days. Initial weekends saw the film briefly surpass $1 million in earnings, but last weekend’s revenue plummeted to approximately $974,000 from 1,889 theaters.

The Break-Even Barrier

The standard rule of thumb in the film industry dictates that a movie needs to earn approximately 2.5 times its production budget to break even. For Greenland 2: Migration, this translates to a target of $225 million. Currently, the Gerard Butler-led sequel is a staggering $202.9 million short of that goal. This financial shortfall raises serious questions about the sequel’s viability and future prospects.

Returning Cast & Crew

Greenland 2: Migration sees the return of Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin as John and Allison Garrity, reprising their roles from the original film. A notable casting change sees Roman Griffin Davis taking over the role of Nathan Garrity, replacing Roger Dale Floyd. Ric Roman Waugh once again directs, with a screenplay penned by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune.

What Went Wrong?

Several factors could be contributing to the film’s poor performance. Increased competition in the disaster film genre, coupled with potentially lukewarm critical reception, may have deterred audiences. The success of the first Greenland may not have translated into sufficient brand recognition to guarantee a strong opening for the sequel. Further analysis is needed to fully understand the reasons behind this box office disappointment.

Disclaimer: Box office numbers are based on estimates from various sources and have not been independently verified.

Stay tuned for further updates on box office performance.

Source: Box Office Mojo