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Kung Fury 2 Trailer Unites Icons, But Will It Ever Release

May 12, 2025 8:05 PM

The highly anticipated sequel, Kung Fury 2, has faced significant delays and legal challenges since filming ended in 2019. A recent trailer released online stirred excitement among fans, showcasing a wild mix of 1980s action nostalgia, featuring acclaimed actors like Michael Fassbender, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and David Hasselhoff. Created by David Sandberg, the film continues the saga of Kung Fury, who time travels to confront Hitler, while battling dinosaurs and Vikings. Legal disputes concerning funding have hindered the movie's release, with hopes now that the surfacing of the trailer indicates progress in resolving these issues.

Will Kung Fury 2 ever be released?

While there are ongoing legal issues that have delayed the release of Kung Fury 2, the recent trailer suggests potential progress in the situation, leading to optimism about the film's future.

Kung Fury originated from a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015 that raised over $600,000, creating a viral sensation with its unique blend of humor, action, and nostalgia. The short film's popularity laid the groundwork for a full-length sequel which has since become a cult favor, thanks to its outrageous narrative and retro aesthetic. As fans await news on its eventual release, anticipation continues to build around the bizarre and entertaining premise of Kung Fury 2.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-05-12 22:42:10
The sheer chaos of Kung Fury 2’s development somehow feels on-brand for a movie this unhinged—fingers crossed the legal battles don’t outlast the dinosaurs in the plot. Sandberg’s passion project deserves to hit the screen, if only to see Fassbender and Schwarzenegger share the most absurd buddy-cop energy imaginable.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-05-12 22:36:09
Man, the legal drama around Kung Fury 2 is almost as wild as the movie's plot—here's hoping we get to see this glorious 80s fever dream sooner rather than later. That trailer alone proves it’ll be worth the wait, even if we have to time travel ourselves to see it
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