Movie Review: Constantine 2 (2025)
⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)

He’s back — and Hell is officially on notice.

Two decades after the cult classic Constantine (2005) first hit theaters, Keanu Reeves returns as the trench coat-wearing, chain-smoking exorcist in Constantine 2 (2025) — and it’s everything fans could’ve hoped for, and more.

Directed by Francis Lawrence once again, this long-awaited sequel doesn’t just revisit the dark, gritty world of angels, demons, and damned souls — it cranks the mythology to eleven. The film picks up years after the first, with John Constantine living in the shadows, haunted (literally) by choices he can’t outrun. But when the balance between Heaven and Hell begins to unravel, he’s dragged back into the eternal war — and this time, the stakes are personal.

Keanu Reeves slips back into the role like he never left. Older, rougher, and even more jaded, his Constantine is a man who’s seen too much — and isn’t done fighting. The chemistry between Reeves and the returning Tilda Swinton (as the androgynous, menacing Gabriel) crackles with tension, while the addition of a mysterious new antagonist — played masterfully by Oscar Isaac — adds a fresh, dangerous layer to the story.

Visually, the film is a feast. The Hell sequences are more nightmarish than ever, the exorcisms are downright brutal, and the spiritual symbolism feels both ancient and modern. The score by Marco Beltrami pulses like a heartbeat on the edge of death — eerie, epic, unforgettable.

What really stands out is the tone: darker, deeper, and more emotional than the first. Constantine isn’t just a reluctant hero anymore — he’s a man on the edge of redemption, battling enemies outside and within. It’s still packed with action and occult madness, but it hits harder, digs deeper, and leaves a mark.

Is it perfect? Not quite — the pacing dips slightly in the second act, and newcomers might be confused by some of the lore-heavy moments. But for longtime fans, Constantine 2 is nothing short of divine chaos.

Verdict: Constantine 2 is a hellish, holy triumph — and proof that Keanu Reeves is still the king of cool in the underworld.