The Wandering Earth 2
Directed by Frant Gwo · 2023 ·
The Wandering Earth 2 (2023) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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🏆 1 award win · 1 nomination — Won Best Visual Effects, Golden Rooster Awards 2023
China Film Group Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Prime Video in India. Check local listings for your region.
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Where to watch The Wandering Earth 2 by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Hulu |
| South Korea | Netflix |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (80/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
- Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Wandering Earth 2 worth watching?
Yes — The Wandering Earth 2 earns a 70% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Frant Gwo's prequel-sequel doubles down on planetary sacrifice — a sprawling, earnest sci-fi opera that proves Chinese blockbuster craft can match its ambitions.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is The Wandering Earth 2 about?
Years before Earth begins its voyage through space, engineers and astronauts race to build the planetary engines and lunar projectors while a digital-life debate and looming solar catastrophe force humanity to choose collective survival over individual freedom.
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Critic Reviews
The Wandering Earth 2 (2023) Review: China's Sci-Fi Opera Expands
★★★★☆
Frant Gwo's prequel-sequel doubles the planetary scale — 80% critics, 85% audiences, and a 173-minute epic that asks whether humanity deserves to survive itself.
Strongly recommended China sci-fi — essential companion to part one on Best of Asia 2016–2026.
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