It’s an exciting time for fans of Silent Hill as the film adaptation of Silent Hill 2 has finally announced its release date: January 23, 2026! The anticipation has been building since its announcement alongside other projects in 2022, including the highly talked about Silent Hill f remake.¹

Christophe Gans, who also directed the 2006 film, is at the helm once again. Jeremy Irvine, known for his roles in War Horse and Mama Mia! Here We Go Again, will portray James Sunderland, while Hannah Emily Anderson, recognized from Jigsaw and X-Men: Dark Phoenix, is set to play Mary/Maria.

Gans describes the film as, “Return to Silent Hill is a mythological love story about someone so deeply in love, they’re willing to go to hell to save someone.” He emphasizes his goal to craft a narrative that satisfies and surprises fans of the franchise. For now, horror enthusiasts can enjoy the Silent Hill f trailer while awaiting this new installment.