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One Million Years B.C. 2 (2025) revives the prehistoric epic that captivated audiences nearly six decades ago. Building from One Million Years B.C. (1966), this modern reimagining blends raw survival with mythic storytelling, placing Anya Taylor-Joy and Liam Neeson at the center of a sweeping tale of humanity’s dawn.
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Ka’ira, a young hunter whose compassion disrupts ancient traditions. When she saves a rival tribe’s child from a deadly raptor attack, her actions spark conflict between clans. Liam Neeson portrays Torvak, the elder leader of Ka’ira’s people, struggling to maintain order as starvation, predators, and natural disasters threaten their fragile existence.
The film takes audiences through breathtaking landscapes—windswept deserts, storm-lashed coasts, and volcanic valleys—where tribes clash not only with each other but with massive prehistoric beasts. Towering dinosaurs and mammoth-like creatures, crafted with cutting-edge CGI mixed with practical effects, bring a sense of awe and terror reminiscent of Ray Harryhausen’s iconic stop-motion.
As war between the clans escalates, Ka’ira envisions a different path: unity. The climax unfolds amid a cataclysmic volcanic eruption, with tribes forced to band together or perish. In the aftermath, Ka’ira leads the survivors toward a new horizon, embodying the first spark of cooperation that would shape humanity’s destiny.
Budget: $120 million (practical sets in Iceland and New Zealand, plus extensive CGI)
Projected Worldwide Gross: $400 million
Rotten Tomatoes Prediction: 73%
Hashtag IMDb Rank Prediction: 6.9/10