Gods of Egypt 2: Rise of the Serpent Promises a Darker, More Epic Mythological Sequel

After nearly a decade, the world of ancient gods and mortals is set to return to the big screen with Gods of Egypt 2: Rise of the Serpent (2026)—a sequel that aims to expand the mythology, scale, and emotional weight of the original film.

Set years after peace was restored to the Golden Empire, the story follows King Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), whose reign has maintained balance between gods and mortals. That fragile harmony begins to collapse when an ancient seal fractures, opening a path between the mortal realm and the Duat, the Egyptian underworld. From this primordial darkness rises Apophis, the legendary Serpent of Chaos, a being foretold to devour the sun god Ra and erase existence itself.

Returning hero Bek (Brenton Thwaites) has evolved from a clever thief into a master architect and trusted royal advisor. When signs of the apocalypse emerge, Bek is drawn into a perilous journey through the deepest layers of the Underworld in search of a forgotten artifact—one capable of stopping the end of creation. However, the quest demands sacrifice, forcing Bek to confront both divine horrors and his own mortality.

Facing a threat older than the gods themselves, Horus makes a dangerous decision: freeing his greatest enemy, Set (Gerard Butler), who has been imprisoned in an endless desert as punishment for his past crimes. The uneasy alliance between nephew and uncle becomes the emotional core of the film, exploring themes of destiny, redemption, and the cost of power.

Visually, Rise of the Serpent promises heightened spectacle, featuring gods transforming into living metal, skies torn apart by divine warfare, and ancient magic that reshapes reality. As the Nile burns with celestial fire and the heavens tremble, mortals rise into legend and enemies are forced into brotherhood.

With its darker tone, expanded mythology, and emphasis on mythic tragedy, Gods of Egypt 2: Rise of the Serpent positions itself as a bold continuation of the saga—one where even gods fear the coming dawn, and the ultimate war is not just for the sun, but for existence itself.