The first trailer for Van Helsing 2 (2025) marks the triumphant return of Hugh Jackman as the legendary monster hunter in a dark and thrilling sequel that promises to expand the universe of classic horror while opening a new chapter of supernatural adventure. Set years after the events of the original film, this continuation introduces a story filled with new monsters, ancient curses, and a deeper exploration of Van Helsing’s mysterious past.

The trailer opens with a chilling forest shrouded in fog under a pale moon. An icy wind howls, and in the distance, a faint roar echoes through the night. The camera drifts through the dark woods, revealing a shadowy figure sprinting at inhuman speed: a vampire running for its life. Suddenly, a silver-tipped crossbow bolt whistles through the air, striking the creature mid-flight and reducing it to ash. The familiar silhouette of Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) emerges, reloading his crossbow with iron resolve. His voiceover, deep and resonant, intones: “The world has changed… but the darkness remains.”

Quick flashes unveil the new setting: a sprawling, ancient European city cloaked in shadows and mystery. Gargoyles perch atop Gothic cathedrals, while narrow cobblestone streets wind through markets buzzing with whispers of strange happenings. Van Helsing arrives in the city on a new mission, summoned by a secret society to investigate a string of gruesome murders tied to the resurgence of powerful supernatural beings.

The scene shifts to the descendant of Anna Valerious (played by a new actress), who emerges as a crucial ally in Van Helsing’s latest mission. Together, they uncover a plot hinting at the return of an ancient evil — one tied directly to the origins of Van Helsing’s curse as an immortal warrior. “They know who you are,” she warns. “They’ve been waiting for you.”