Dinosaur Chaos Returns: Primitive War 2 Set for 2027

The prehistoric carnage is far from over, with a follow-up to Primitive War now officially in the works. The original film threw a group of soldiers into the thick of the Vietnam conflict, only for them to stumble upon a deadly surprise: dinosaurs lurking in the jungle. Based on Ethan Pettus’ novels, the franchise has found a niche with its blend of military grit and survival horror. Pettus himself shared his excitement, saying,

I had a blast watching the first Primitive War film, and I'm excited to see how the sequel goes!

Luke Sparke, who wore several hats on the first outing—producing, writing, directing, editing, and even handling VFX—returns to steer the ship for Primitive War 2. The same production team is back on board, and the project is currently in development, eyeing a 2027 release window. According to Sparke, the next chapter will up the ante:

The first film was about discovery. This is about escalation — what happens when control is lost, when nature adapts faster than military doctrine and when the war itself becomes secondary to what's been unleashed.

New Faces, Higher Stakes

This time around, the story shifts focus to a fresh platoon, so don’t expect to see much of the original cast, including Ryan Kwanten’s Baker. The official promo art for the sequel teases a darker, more intense direction, promising to expand the franchise’s mythology. The action moves deeper into the war-torn Vietnamese landscape, where 1960s combat tactics clash with ancient predators. The sequel is shaping up to be a more grounded war epic, with a heavier dose of survival horror and military realism.

Set after the events of the first film, Primitive War 2 follows a new group of American soldiers sent into a volatile valley. Here, rival kill zones, apex predators, and secret Cold War agendas all collide. As containment efforts fall apart, the mission quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival, with consequences that could reach far beyond the battlefield.

Box Office Hopes and Genre Appeal

The first Primitive War didn’t exactly set the box office alight, pulling in a modest $1.2 million worldwide on a $7 million budget. Still, it managed to find its audience through VOD and streaming, thanks to its unique genre mash-up. The hope is that the sequel, with its bigger scale and darker tone, will attract a wider crowd and make a bigger splash at the box office.

There’s no denying the appetite for dinosaur action flicks. The Jurassic World series, for example, has consistently drawn massive numbers, even when reviews have been lukewarm. Jurassic World Rebirth, released in 2025, copped mixed feedback but still raked in $869 million globally. Earlier entries in the franchise even cracked the billion-dollar mark, despite some punters taking the mickey out of the later films.

Looking Ahead

While Primitive War 2 probably won’t reach the dizzying heights of Jurassic World, its grittier, more violent approach could be just what fans are after. With the first film gaining traction on streaming platforms, the sequel is well-placed to leave a bigger footprint, especially if it secures a broader release. For those keen on a fresh spin on the dinosaur genre, this one’s shaping up to be a wild ride.