Skyscraper

Skyscraper 2

Skyscraper 2 (fictional title), the anticipated sequel to the 2018 action blockbuster Skyscraper, brings Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back to the screen in another high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled thriller set above the clouds. Directed once again by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the sequel raises the stakes with a new, towering structure, deadlier enemies, and even more impossible odds for its resilient protagonist, Will Sawyer.

In Skyscraper, Sawyer—a former FBI hostage rescue leader and amputee security consultant—was tasked with saving his family from a blazing inferno inside the world’s tallest building, The Pearl, in Hong Kong. The film was a mix of Die Hard-style action and towering spectacle. Though it received mixed reviews from critics, the film was a modest commercial success and found a strong audience in international markets, particularly China. That global reception laid the groundwork for interest in a follow-up.

Skyscraper 2 picks up several years later, with Will now retired and living a quieter life with his family. But peace is short-lived when he is invited to consult on a revolutionary new megastructure—“The Zenith,” a vertical city being built in Dubai, touted as the most advanced and secure building ever constructed. When a mysterious cyber-terrorist group seizes control of the building and takes hundreds of high-profile hostages—including Sawyer’s wife and children—he must once again use his training, ingenuity, and sheer will to climb, fight, and survive.

The sequel doubles down on everything fans enjoyed in the first film: vertigo-inducing stunts, relentless pacing, and Johnson’s charismatic presence. This time, the action expands to include high-tech threats such as drone swarms, AI-controlled defenses, and collapsing skybridges, all of which create fresh, nail-biting challenges. The filmmakers also add a psychological edge to the conflict, as Sawyer must confront the trauma of his past and protect not just his family, but innocent lives depending on his courage.

Visually, Skyscraper 2 pushes the envelope with cutting-edge CGI and real stunt work. The Zenith building becomes a character in its own right—an architectural marvel filled with luxurious interiors, energy systems, and gravity-defying environments that constantly test Sawyer’s limits. The production leans heavily into international appeal, with a diverse supporting cast and global locations.

Dwayne Johnson, once again carrying the film with his signature blend of toughness and empathy, delivers a grounded performance that keeps the action emotionally resonant. His character is not a superhero, but a determined father and husband who refuses to back down. This human core sets Skyscraper 2 apart from other bombastic blockbusters.

Although Skyscraper 2 remains an imagined sequel at this point, the premise holds strong potential for success. With the enduring popularity of Dwayne Johnson, audiences' appetite for large-scale action, and the flexibility of international co-productions, it wouldn’t be surprising if Universal Pictures greenlights a continuation in the future.

Until then, fans can only speculate and hope that Will Sawyer will once again rise—this time, even higher.