Streaming on: Prime Video
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Naomi Scott, Jason Momoa, Ken Watanabe, Millie Bobby Brown
Created by: Carlton Cuse
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Episodes: 8

After the unexpected success of Rampage Season 1 (2023), Prime Video’s bold pivot from blockbuster film to serialized monster-action drama, fans were curious—perhaps even skeptical—about how much monster mayhem a show could realistically sustain. With Rampage Season 2 (2025), the creators not only answer that question, but they do so with claws out, cities toppling, and hearts pounding.

Bigger, darker, and unexpectedly smarter, Season 2 proves that this isn’t just a monster-of-the-week series — it’s an evolutionary leap in streaming sci-fi, wrapped in explosive set pieces, emotional stakes, and just the right amount of cheesy popcorn fun.

🦍 Plot Recap: Evolution Unleashed

Picking up two years after the genetically-enhanced animals laid waste to Chicago in Season 1’s finale, the world is reeling. The surviving monster trio — George (the albino gorilla), Lizzie (the mutated crocodile), and Ralph (the flying wolf) — have disappeared into the wild. Dr. Kate Caldwell (Naomi Scott) is leading a new government program called G.E.N.E.S.I.S., designed to track and prevent further bio-terrorism involving genetic editing.

Meanwhile, Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson) is living off the grid with George, far from civilization. That peace doesn’t last.

Season 2 kicks into gear when a rogue biotech faction led by Dr. Renji Takeda (Ken Watanabe) unleashes a new breed of genetically engineered predators in the Pacific — ones that make the original trio look tame. These new apex monsters are smarter, faster, and capable of limited communication. Their mission? Reclaim Earth from its human invaders.

Add in Jason Momoa as a morally ambiguous mercenary-turned-guardian of a new hybrid species, and Millie Bobby Brown as a hacker teen who can predict monster migrations, and you’ve got a cast—and storyline—that moves with the energy of a stampede.

🌍 World-Building: Global Scale, Local Focus

One of Season 2’s strengths is its expanded scope. Unlike Season 1, which largely remained U.S.-centric, this time we’re taken across continents — from deep jungles in Indonesia to the urban chaos of Lagos, the icy voids of Alaska, and a final showdown in a flooded Tokyo.

Yet the show doesn’t sacrifice emotional intimacy. The human characters are more fleshed out. We learn more about Davis’s trauma and guilt. Kate wrestles with the consequences of scientific curiosity gone rogue. Even George — via body language and surprisingly emotional beats — continues to evolve as a fully realized character.

There’s a growing sense that this isn’t just about monsters fighting; it’s about humanity’s place in a rapidly changing ecosystem. Rampage is smart enough to recognize the horror of our own creations.

💥 Action & Visuals: Blockbuster Quality on the Small Screen

Each episode features at least one signature action set piece, and the visual effects this season are truly next-level. Whether it’s a high-speed chase across a collapsing glacier as two predators rip through a research convoy, or a night-time aerial battle between Ralph and a terrifying winged chimera over Tokyo Tower, the choreography is slick and cinematic.

George, Lizzie, and Ralph return with new abilities thanks to biological evolution. George has developed limited sign language that allows him to coordinate with humans in combat. Lizzie can camouflage like a chameleon. Ralph, terrifyingly, can now emit sonic pulses.

The show never shies away from city-scale destruction, but it uses it strategically, making each clash feel meaningful, not gratuitous.

🧠 Themes: Evolution, Ethics, and Extinction

What Rampage Season 2 does best — and what elevates it beyond simple monster brawls — is grapple with ethical questions.

Can science be truly controlled? Are these creatures still animals, or something more? At what point does nature push back against human dominance?

The antagonists are no longer just greedy corporate villains. Dr. Takeda is driven by a philosophy: if humanity broke the planet, perhaps these evolved titans are Earth’s way of rebooting. His motivations, while extreme, echo real-world ecological anxiety.

And in the midst of this, Davis and George’s bond reminds us of the compassion that still exists — even as buildings fall.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Characters: Strong Cast, Strong Arcs

Dwayne Johnson returns with charisma, heart, and muscle, but this season wisely allows other characters to shine.

• Naomi Scott gives depth to Dr. Caldwell, particularly in episodes 4 and 6, where her moral compass is put to the test.

• Jason Momoa plays a fascinating foil as Leon Storm, whose loyalty to the monsters complicates the team’s mission.

• Millie Bobby Brown’s character Maya injects youthful urgency into the cast, especially when her “monster prediction” AI becomes key to tracking future attacks.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is George — a CG gorilla who, despite never speaking, becomes the emotional center of the story. His expressions, gestures, and growing intelligence create genuine pathos.

📝 Episode Highlights

Episode 3: “Echoes of the Deep”
A mission to a sunken biotech lab goes horribly wrong, revealing an underwater leviathan that redefines the food chain.

Episode 5: “The Last Sanctuary”
George is separated and must protect a group of orphaned hybrid animals from poachers. A mostly dialogue-free episode, it’s visually stunning and emotionally rich.

Episode 8 (Finale): “Kingdom Come”
The climactic showdown in Tokyo between the original trio and the new apex predators. Sacrifices are made. Alliances are shattered. And the last scene? A cliffhanger that hints at George’s next evolutionary step — and the possibility of full communication with humans.

⚖️ Flaws: Not Quite Perfect

There are moments where the dialogue leans too heavily on exposition, and some supporting characters feel underdeveloped (especially Watanabe’s Dr. Takeda, who could’ve used more screen time).

The pacing also dips slightly in the middle episodes, especially when the team is hopping between countries, but it picks up in the back half with consistent thrills and emotional stakes.

🧠 Final Verdict

Rampage Season 2 (2025) is bigger, bolder, and far more thoughtful than anyone had a right to expect. While it never abandons its action-movie roots, it layers in ecological themes, emotional character arcs, and breathtaking monster mayhem to create a season that is as entertaining as it is surprisingly profound.

If Season 1 was a guilty pleasure, Season 2 is a legitimate triumph. And based on that final scene, Season 3 might just go full planet of the monsters — and we’re ready.

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
🎯 “Rampage 2 doesn’t just raise the stakes — it evolves the entire franchise.”