Quick Read
- “Greenland 2: Migration” was released digitally today, January 27, 2026.
- The film earned $21.7 million globally during its theatrical run, which began on January 9.
- Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin reprise their roles in the sequel, directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
- The digital release includes bonus features such as behind-the-scenes insights.
- The film is expected to stream on Starz first, followed by Prime Video, with dates yet to be announced.
LOS ANGELES (Azat TV) – The highly anticipated disaster action sequel, Greenland 2: Migration, debuted on digital platforms today, January 27, 2026, offering audiences an immediate home viewing option just weeks after a modest theatrical run that began earlier this month. The film, which sees Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin reprise their roles, is now available for premium digital rental and purchase, marking a swift transition to home entertainment following its global box office earnings of $21.7 million.
Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, who also helmed the 2020 original, Greenland 2: Migration picks up five years after the devastating Clarke interstellar comet strike. The story follows devoted family man John Garrity (Butler), his wife Allison (Baccarin), and their now-teenage son Nathan (Roman Griffin Davis, taking over from Roger Dale Floyd) as they are forced to leave the relative safety of their bunker in Greenland. Their perilous journey across a shattered Earth is driven by the hope of finding a rumored safe haven, encountering radiation storms and falling comet fragments along the way. Filming for the post-apocalyptic landscape took place in various locations across Iceland and the U.K., capturing a mix of ruins and wilderness.
Quick Digital Debut Follows Box Office Performance
The decision by Lionsgate to release the film digitally so quickly comes after its theatrical premiere on January 9, where it struggled to find a wide audience. Despite a reported budget of $90 million and an initial $75 million acquisition deal at the Cannes virtual market for global distribution rights – including $25 million for domestic rights – the film’s box office performance was significantly lower than anticipated. This rapid shift to digital platforms is likely a strategic move by the studio to recoup its investment and capitalize on the convenience of home viewing.
For those eager to watch, Greenland 2: Migration is currently available on video-on-demand platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. Viewers can purchase the film for $24.99 or rent it for $19.99, with rentals typically offering a 30-day window to start watching and 48 hours to complete once initiated. The digital release also includes several bonus features, providing a deeper look into the film’s production and the cast’s experience. These include “Rebuilding: Ric Roman Waugh,” “Pushing Forward: Gerard Butler,” ““Heart and Soul: Morena Baccarin,” and “What We Leave Behind: Roman Griffin Davis,” alongside the theatrical trailer.
Future Streaming on Starz and Prime Video
While the film is immediately available for digital purchase and rental, its journey to subscription streaming services will follow a different timeline. According to agreements with Lionsgate, Greenland 2: Migration will first become available on Starz, which holds exclusive first-pay TV and SVOD window rights for the studio’s films. Following Starz’s exclusive period, the film is then expected to stream on Prime Video, which also has a multiyear theatrical output agreement with Lionsgate.
Lionsgate has not yet announced specific release dates for the film’s debut on Starz or Prime Video. However, Starz has indicated that Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases will arrive on its platform “on an accelerated basis closer to their initial theatrical release.” Historically, Lionsgate films have taken several months to reach Starz, but the accelerated digital release of Greenland 2: Migration suggests that the wait for its streaming debut might be shorter than for previous titles.
The Legacy of the Original and Sequel’s Challenges
The original Greenland, released in 2020, proved to be an unexpected success during the pandemic era, finding a strong audience through its digital and streaming availability. This success likely fueled the anticipation and significant investment in its sequel. However, the theatrical performance of Greenland 2: Migration indicates a different reception, highlighting the challenges facing mid-budget action films in a competitive post-pandemic cinema landscape.
The swift digital release of Greenland 2: Migration, following a disappointing theatrical run, underscores a growing trend in the film industry to quickly pivot to home entertainment platforms to maximize revenue, especially for titles that underperform in cinemas, leveraging the established digital appeal of its predecessor.