Sometimes a Netflix movie hits so perfectly that you feel completely satisfied the second the credits start rolling. You’re not wishing for a sequel. It’s not because you didn’t enjoy it, but because it already gave you everything it needed to. It told its story beautifully, made its point, and left you feeling moved, content, and maybe even a little shaken in the best way.
But then comes that mid-credits scene. It’s that tiny, deliberate tease that cracks open the door you thought had just been closed so elegantly. Sometimes, you’re looking forward to it because you know that it’s likely there to tease a future sequel. But then there are other times where you’re wishing it wasn’t there because you don’t think a sequel is necessary. I personally felt like the latter with the Netflix monster movie, Troll.
Watching Troll was one of those cinematic experiences where every element felt measured and complete. The tension, the stakes, the human drama, and the awe-inspiring folklore-inspired monster all came together in a way that felt deliberate, thoughtful, and, most importantly, satisfying. By the time the story concluded, the arcs felt fully realized, the conflict resolved, and the emotional journey left me with a sense of closure.
But then Netflix decided to greenlight a sequel. And instantly, that perfect sense of completion was tinged with hesitation. The very thing that had made the first film so special now faced the weight of expectation for continuation. Sequels, especially for films that don’t inherently need them, carry an almost impossible burden. They must honor the original while expanding the story in a meaningful way. One misstep, one overextended plotline, and the sequel risks undermining everything that made the first movie resonate.
On Dec. 1, 2025, Netflix released Troll 2, a movie that could have easily fallen into the trap of unnecessary continuation. And yet, surprisingly, it delivers. Against the odds, Troll 2 manages to respect what came before while daring to expand the story in bold, unexpected directions. The tension is heightened, the stakes feel even larger, and the folklore elements are deepened in ways that feel both thrilling and earned. The filmmakers clearly understood the fine line they were walking: to give audiences more of the world they loved without diluting the original’s impact.
Watching it, you realize how rare this kind of sequel truly is. It doesn’t feel like an afterthought or a cash grab. It feels like a genuine extension of the story. The film picks up three years after the first. After a new, dangerous troll wakes up and starts causing massive destruction in Norway, Nora, Andreas, and Captain Kris find themselves having to take on their most dangerous mission ever.
I was wary of how the filmmakers would go about a sequel since the “big bad” was defeated in the first film. Sure, the first movie teased in the mid-credits scene that another troll was lurking somewhere. But the sequel wouldn’t be as impactful if it simply rehashed the same plot. Fortunately, that’s not what Troll 2 did. While the film was about taking the creature down, it also brought in another troll that challenged it.
Fans of monster films get to see an epic showdown between the two in this movie that will easily remind you of Godzilla vs. Kong. The clash is intense, visually stunning, and filled with a sense of scale and danger that keeps you completely on the edge of your seat.
I also enjoyed seeing the return of Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim S. Falck-Jørgensen, and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen in their respective roles. They were all enjoyable in the first film, and their performances here feel even stronger. I wasn’t a huge fan of the new characters, though. They weren’t bad per se. They just weren’t as memorable, and I found myself more invested in the familiar faces than in the newcomers.
Overall, Troll 2 is a pretty solid sequel. Did we need it? Not necessarily, but it still manages to be entertaining, keeping the spirit of the first film alive while adding enough thrills to make it worth watching.
Troll 2 is streaming now only on Netflix.
