Charlize Theron is back in the role that redefined action heroines. The first trailer for Atomic Blonde 2 (2026) has dropped, and it’s a ferocious blend of neon noir, brutal hand-to-hand combat, and icy espionage that proves Agent Lorraine Broughton is far from done.
Directed by David Leitch (John Wick, Bullet Train), the sequel moves the action from Berlin to early-90s Moscow, as Cold War tensions morph into post-Soviet chaos. Lorraine is pulled out of hiding to retrieve a rogue agent who holds the key to a deadly conspiracy—and that agent is played by Jake Gyllenhaal, in a shadowy and seductive role as a possible ally… or double-crossing traitor.
The trailer opens with Lorraine walking through a snow-covered Moscow street, lighting a cigarette as Russian sirens echo in the distance. “The Cold War may be over,” she says in voiceover, “but the bodies are still warm.”
Trailer highlights include:
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A gritty stairwell fight that echoes the now-iconic Berlin sequence—this time with Gyllenhaal at her side
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A dazzling shootout inside a high-end nightclub with strobe lights and classical music clashing
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Hints of a larger global operation involving former KGB spies, CIA black ops, and a deadly stolen list
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Flashbacks to Lorraine’s haunted past—hinting at betrayals still left unresolved
Set to a remixed version of Nine Inch Nails’ “The Perfect Drug”, the trailer oozes style, suspense, and seduction—reaffirming Lorraine Broughton as one of cinema’s most complex action figures.
Social media is already ablaze with excitement. Hashtags like #AtomicBlonde2, #TheronVsGyllenhaal, and #ColdRevengeHeatsUp are trending within hours of the drop.
Atomic Blonde 2 is slated to hit theaters worldwide on June 19, 2026, with exclusive IMAX and Dolby Cinema formats.
She’s colder. She’s deadlier. And this time… she’s not alone. 🖤🔥