Popeye II: Returns

Sequel to Popeye's Revenge (2025). A military experiment goes catastrophically wrong when a test subject escapes after receiving an experimental enhancement serum. Now supercharged with deadly abilities, he descends upon an unsuspecting summer camp with violent intent.

Directed by William Stead, Popeye II: Returns leans on a strong ensemble — Steven Murphy, Ashley Bedford, Jodie Bennet — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2026.