Hidden Strike 2

  Back in the Line of Fire

The dynamic duo is back — and the stakes are higher than ever.

Hidden Strike 2 (2025) reunites Jackie Chan and John Cena in a globe-trotting sequel that blends martial arts mayhem, explosive action, and unexpected heart. Directed once again by Scott Waugh, the film ups the ante with bigger set pieces, sharper humor, and a deeper dive into the bond between two unlikely heroes.

After the chaotic events of the first film, ex-special forces operative Luo Feng (Jackie Chan) has returned to a quieter life in rural China. Meanwhile, Chris Van Horne (John Cena), the wisecracking American mercenary with a heart of gold, has been trying to leave the world of black ops behind. But when a new, deadly paramilitary faction rises — armed with stolen bio-weapons and operating under a shadowy organization called Black Vulture — both men are pulled back into the action.

Their mission? Escort a rogue scientist and his encrypted research across multiple hostile zones before a catastrophic weapon is unleashed in the heart of a major city. What starts as a simple extraction becomes a high-speed international manhunt stretching from the deserts of North Africa to the neon-lit streets of Shanghai.

But this time, it’s personal.

Hidden Strike 2 delves into Luo Feng’s past, revealing an old betrayal that ties directly to the new villain — a former protégé turned warlord played with icy precision by international action star Max Zhang. Meanwhile, Van Horne must reckon with his estranged brother, now working with Black Vulture as a top-level tactician. Loyalties are tested, secrets are exposed, and bullets fly as the two heroes race against time to stop a global catastrophe.

What sets this sequel apart is the evolution of its leads. Jackie Chan, even in his 70s, performs jaw-dropping stunts with his signature style — using environment-based combat, comedic timing, and heartfelt gravitas. Cena matches him punch for punch, bringing brute strength and genuine charm to every scene. Together, their chemistry is effortless, blending veteran discipline with cowboy recklessness.

The action sequences are nothing short of spectacular — including a tank chase through an oil refinery, hand-to-hand combat on a moving bullet train, and a climactic rooftop battle during a thunderstorm. The choreography, blending Chan’s classic stunt work with modern tactical gunplay, delivers something for both old-school fans and new audiences.

Hidden Strike 2 also explores deeper themes — trust, redemption, and the cost of doing what’s right in a world full of gray areas. But make no mistake: this is still a popcorn action film at its core — loud, fast, and endlessly entertaining.

Backed by a pounding score and sleek cinematography, Hidden Strike 2 proves that even after decades in the game, Jackie Chan still knows how to thrill — and with Cena by his side, this East-meets-West pairing has never looked better.