🎬 Midnight Express 2 (2026)
⭐ Starring: Jason Statham, Scarlett Johansson, Mads Mikkelsen
🔒 Genre: Action / Thriller / Prison Escape Drama

Over four decades after the haunting tale of Midnight Express shocked the world, the story continues in a gritty, high-octane sequel — Midnight Express 2. Jason Statham stars as Jack Callen, a British ex-special forces operative wrongfully imprisoned in a brutal Eastern European prison known as “The Pit,” a fortress where no one escapes and rules are written in blood.

When Jack uncovers a secret underground operation involving high-ranking officials and human trafficking, survival is no longer enough — escape becomes his mission. Scarlett Johansson plays Ava Rinaldi, a UN human rights lawyer who risks everything to expose the prison’s dark secrets and help Jack from the outside.

Mads Mikkelsen steals scenes as the prison’s icy, sadistic warden — a man whose calm demeanor masks unthinkable cruelty. As alliances form behind bars and explosions rock the compound, Jack must outfight, outthink, and outlast an entire system built to break him.

🎬 Directed by Pierre Morel (Taken), the film combines claustrophobic intensity with explosive action, echoing the emotional power of the original while reimagining it for a modern audience.

🔥 Standout moment: A brutal one-take prison yard fight, where Statham uses chains, fists, and sheer willpower to survive against five armed guards — a masterclass in choreography and grit.

🎥 Verdict: Midnight Express 2 is a ferocious, heart-pounding escape thriller with brains, brawn, and soul.
✅ Rating: 9.0/10 – A worthy sequel that punches hard and hits deep.