Netflix unveils disturbing first trailer for sequel to hit sci-fi horror movie

The Platform 2
(Image credit: Netflix)

Netflix has released the first trailer for The Platform 2, a sequel to the streamer's surprise sci-fi social commentary hit.

Per the official synopsis, the sequel takes us back to the world of The Platform, a "large, tower-style 'Vertical Self-Management Center' prison that houses various criminals. The dozens of floors house two occupants per floor and a free-floating platform delivers food to them on a daily schedule."

Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia returns to direct from a screenplay he wrote with David Desola, Pedro Rivero, and Egoitz Moreno. The cast includes Milena Smit, Hovik Keuchkerian, Natalia Tena, and Oscar Jaenada.

The brief clip, which can be viewed below, is filled to the brim with blood, dead bodies, cannibalism, and fire raining from the sky. As if the first film wasn't upsetting enough, it looks like we're in for another sick, sad time. 

The flagship film, which sits at an 80% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 73% audience score, starred Ivan Massague, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan, Emilio Buale Coka, Mario Pardo, Eric L. Goode, Txubio Fernandez, and Alexandra Massangkay. The Platform had its world premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival where it took home the People's Choice Award for Midnight Madness as well as a streaming deal with Netflix.

The Platform 2 is set to hit Netflix on October 4. For more, check out our list of the best Netflix movies to add to your streaming queue right now, or, check out our guide to the most exciting upcoming movies in 2024 and beyond.

Lauren Milici
Senior Writer, Tv & Film

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent's Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.

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