In recent weeks, the internet has been buzzing with speculation about Priest 2: Faithless Dawn, a rumored sequel to the 2011 action-horror film Priest. The excitement was largely fueled by a viral fan-made trailer featuring Tom Hardy, which led many fans to believe that a follow-up film was in development. But is Priest 2 really happening? Here’s everything we know.
The Viral Fan-Made Trailer
The Priest 2: Faithless Dawn trailer, which has amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, was created by the fan channel KH Studio. Known for producing high-quality concept trailers, KH Studio used AI-generated visuals and clips from Tom Hardy’s previous films to craft a convincing yet unofficial teaser. Despite its realism, the video is purely speculative and not connected to Sony Pictures or the original filmmakers.
Is Priest 2 Officially in Development?
As of 2025, there has been no official confirmation from Sony Pictures or director Scott Stewart regarding Priest 2. The original film, starring Paul Bettany, was loosely based on the Korean graphic novel of the same name. However, due to its underwhelming box office performance—earning around $78.3 million worldwide against a $60 million budget—a sequel was never greenlit.
While Priest has gained a cult following over the years, no credible sources have reported any plans for a continuation of the franchise.
Could a Sequel Still Happen?
Though Priest 2 is not currently in development, there’s always a chance the franchise could be revived, especially with the growing popularity of dystopian and supernatural action films. If Sony were to revisit the Priest universe, it might take the form of a reboot rather than a direct sequel.
Final Thoughts
While Priest 2: Faithless Dawn is not real (for now), the excitement generated by the fan-made trailer shows that there is still interest in the franchise. For now, fans will have to settle for the original film and the graphic novel series that inspired it.
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