🎬 San Andreas 2 (2026) – First Trailer Shakes the Ground | Dwayne Johnson Returns 🌍🔥

🧨 “The fault lines weren’t the end. They were just the beginning.”

🗓 Release Date: 2026 (TBA)

Genre: Disaster, Action, Thriller
Director (Expected): Brad Peyton
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema
Main Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, Carla Gugino, Paul Giamatti
New Faces (Rumored): Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Florence Pugh, and Donnie Yen

🌎 The Earthquake Franchise Strikes Back

Seven years after San Andreas (2015) rocked theaters with intense disaster visuals and emotional family drama, Dwayne Johnson is back to lead the sequel that promises to go bigger, deeper, and more global.

With the official trailer for San Andreas 2 (2026) finally dropping, fans are treated to a first look at the chaos to come — as a new geological catastrophe threatens not just California, but the entire Pacific Rim.

This time, the rescue mission isn’t local. It’s international.

🎥 First Trailer Breakdown – What We Saw

The first trailer is a pulse-pounding 2 minutes of seismic suspense, showcasing:

• Opening shot: A calm city skyline in Tokyo — suddenly cut to black as a massive tremor hits.

• Voiceover by Paul Giamatti’s character (Dr. Lawrence Hayes): “The science was wrong. The plates… they’re still shifting.”

• Dwayne Johnson returns as Ray Gaines, now part of a global disaster response unit.

• A series of disasters: Tsunamis hitting the Philippine coast, bridges collapsing in San Francisco again, volcanoes erupting in Southeast Asia, and buildings falling like dominoes in Hong Kong.

• Helicopter stunts, underwater rescues, and intense slow-motion shots of collapsing skyscrapers.

• Emotional glimpses of Alexandra Daddario as Blake, now an emergency responder herself, running through falling debris.

• Final trailer shot: The Golden Gate Bridge breaking apart completely as Ray yells “Hold on!” before the screen cuts to black.

🧠 What’s the Plot?

While the official synopsis is under wraps, industry insiders and interviews suggest this story focuses on a global chain reaction triggered by a massive seismic event in the Mariana Trench — the deepest point on Earth.

Dr. Hayes (Paul Giamatti) predicts that this quake could cause a “domino collapse” of major fault lines across the Ring of Fire — endangering Asia, Oceania, and the West Coast of North America.

Ray Gaines (Johnson), now working with an international disaster coalition, is pulled into the race to save lives as cities crumble across multiple continents. He’s joined by his daughter Blake, now grown and trained in rescue, as well as new global allies.

It’s disaster on a planetary scale, but still focused on family, sacrifice, and survival.

🌋 Bigger Stakes, Bolder Action

San Andreas 2 ups the ante in every way:

• Multiple continents, rather than just California

• Underwater earthquake effects, leading to giant tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions caused by plate shifts

• Advanced rescue tech, drones, jetboats, and experimental aircraft

• Military involvement, hinting at a possible man-made trigger or cover-up

Director Brad Peyton and Dwayne Johnson, known for their collaborations (Rampage, Journey 2), aim to deliver a true cinematic event — blending intense visual effects with emotional storytelling.

👥 Returning Cast & New Additions

Returning:

• Dwayne Johnson as Ray Gaines – still the heroic everyman with impossible strength and heart

• Alexandra Daddario as Blake – now mature, capable, and leading rescues on her own

• Carla Gugino as Emma – Ray’s ex-wife and partner in survival

• Paul Giamatti as Dr. Hayes – the prophetic seismologist, warning the world

Rumored New Cast:

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II – as a Japanese-American geophysicist or Navy officer

• Florence Pugh – as a UN disaster responder caught in the chaos

• Donnie Yen – as a rescue pilot or martial artist aiding evacuations in Asia

🎶 Soundtrack & Tone

Expect epic orchestral scoring mixed with emotional piano themes. The trailer uses a slowed-down, haunting remix of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” — matching the feeling of the world on the brink of collapse.

The film’s tone is both action-packed and deeply human, focusing on the unshakable bond between families — even when everything else is falling apart.

🌐 A Worldwide Disaster Film for a Global Audience

Unlike the first film’s California-focused setting, San Andreas 2 aims to speak to a global audience, with scenes filmed in:

• Los Angeles & San Francisco

• Tokyo, Japan

• Manila, Philippines

• Jakarta, Indonesia

• Sydney, Australia

The story reflects real fears about natural disasters in the 21st century — but uses them to spotlight courage, resilience, and the will to survive.

💬 Final Thoughts – The Earth Has More to Say

San Andreas 2 (2026) promises to be a jaw-dropping return to the disaster genre, with Dwayne Johnson’s star power, spectacular visuals, and a global-scale narrative that raises the stakes to the highest levels.

Whether you’re here for the action, the drama, or just to see the world shake again, this sequel looks like it’s going to deliver on all fronts.

Hold on tight — the ground is shifting again.