Van Helsing 2: The Dark Rise teases a thrilling return to dark fantasy, action, and supernatural intrigue, marking Hugh Jackman’s long-awaited reprise as the legendary monster hunter, Gabriel Van Helsing. In this sequel, Van Helsing is joined by Ana de Armas as Elena, a mysterious woman with a dark connection to the supernatural world. The teaser trailer hints at a high-stakes quest that forces Van Helsing to confront his own past, and possibly, the origins of his own cursed existence.
The trailer opens with a moody scene of a desolate medieval village under siege, flames casting eerie shadows as unseen creatures unleash chaos upon the terrified villagers. Gabriel Van Helsing steps into frame, battle-worn but resolute, his signature hat and crossbow ready for action. The voiceover cryptically refers to “an ancient evil rising once more, stronger and more ruthless than ever.” Van Helsing is called to confront a dark prophecy that has haunted him for years: the rise of a supernatural army led by a resurrected vampire lord.
Ana de Armas’s character, Elena, is introduced as a fierce, intelligent, and enigmatic ally with an unknown past. In the trailer, Van Helsing finds her imprisoned in a remote castle, guarded by what seems like a cult of vampire followers. After rescuing her, he learns that she possesses knowledge about a long-lost artifact—the “Bloodstone”—an ancient relic said to give its wielder the power to control and amplify dark creatures. However, Elena herself appears haunted, often glimpsing terrifying visions and suffering from episodes that suggest she may be more closely tied to the darkness than Van Helsing suspects.
The trailer showcases high-stakes action as Van Helsing and Elena face off against grotesque creatures: werewolves, ghouls, and vampires that are fiercer and more cunning than ever. With each encounter, Van Helsing and Elena must rely on both traditional weapons and mysterious new artifacts imbued with magical properties. The stakes escalate when Van Helsing learns that the Bloodstone is hidden within the depths of a cursed mountain, and only Elena can guide him to it.
In one of the biggest spoilers teased, Elena reveals a startling truth about her origins—she is the daughter of a powerful vampire, cursed with immortality, who has resisted her bloodline’s dark calling. This revelation stirs mistrust, but also a powerful bond between her and Van Helsing, as both struggle against destinies that seem shaped by forces beyond their control.
The trailer ends on a chilling note as Van Helsing and Elena reach the Bloodstone’s hiding place, only to be confronted by a shadowy figure—likely the vampire lord himself, back from the dead. His voice echoes, “You cannot escape what you are, Gabriel,” hinting at secrets in Van Helsing’s own bloodline that will be unraveled in the movie.
With stunning visuals, epic battles, and an intriguing dynamic between Jackman and de Armas, Van Helsing 2: The Dark Rise promises a dark, exhilarating journey filled with twists, betrayals, and supernatural revelations that could change the fate of both humanity and the supernatural world.
