Amsterdamned II

Amsterdamned II
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDick Maas
Written byDick Maas
Produced by
  • Dick Maas
  • Diede in 't Veld
  • Edvard van 't Wout
Starring
CinematographyDanny Elsen
Edited byBert Rijkelijkhuizen
Music byDick Maas
Production
companies
Distributed bySplendid Film
Release dates
  • 1 December 2025 (2025-12-01) (Amsterdam)
  • 4 December 2025 (2025-12-04) (Netherlands)
Running time
110 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
LanguageDutch
Budget€6.5 million[2][3]
Box office$1.3 million[4]

Amsterdamned II is a 2025 Dutch-language crime thriller slasher film written, composed and directed by Dick Maas. It is a sequel to his 1988 film Amsterdamned. The film stars Huub Stapel reprising his role as Detective Eric Visser, along with Holly Mae Brood.

Amsterdamned II premiered on 1 December 2025 in Amsterdam and was released in the Netherlands on 4 December 2025 by Splendid Film.[5][6] The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences and Maas' direction, but criticized the script and dialogue.[7][8][9][10] The film won the Golden Film award after having sold over 100,000 tickets.[11]

Plot

Tara Lee is investigating the murders taking place near the canals.

Cast

Production

Development

In a 2013 interview with Schokkend Nieuws, Dick Maas said that in the 90s he had considered making a sequel to Amsterdamned titled Rotterdoom, set in Rotterdam. However, the project never materialized.[13][14] In 2022, NL Film approached Maas regarding making a sequel to the film, but he declined.[15]

In December 2023, it was announced that Amsterdamned would get a sequel with Huub Stapel reprising his role as Eric Visser.[16] Tatum Dagelet reprises her role as Eric's daughter, Anneke Visser, with Dunya Khayame, Tarik Moree, Ruben Brinkman, Mattijn Hartemink, and Pierre Bokma being cast.[12]

Filming

Principal photography began on 8 September 2024 in Amsterdam,[17][18] with further shooting taking place in Alkmaar.[19] Filming concluded on 18 December, with pick up shots being scheduled for the summer.[20]

Post-production

The film features over 300 visual effect shots, Generative AI was used for planning, visualization and visual effects.[15]

Marketing

The first teaser trailer was released on 18 December 2024.[21] The first and second trailer were released on 7 October 2025 and 22 November 2025.[22][23]

Release

Amsterdamned II premiered on 1 December 2025 for press and invited guests at the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam.[5][3] The film was released in the Dutch cinemas on 4 December 2025 by Splendid Film.[6] It will be made available on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical release.[24] Incredible Film will handle international sales for the film.[25] It will be the first Dutch IMAX-film.[6]

Critical response

The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Box office

References

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  2. ^ Geurts, Tim (14 October 2024). "Een dag met Huub Stapel op de set van 'Amsterdamned 2': 'Ik doe geen stunts meer zelf, dat mag ik niet van m'n maedje'". De Limburger (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  3. ^ a b de Graaff, Rick (2 December 2025). "Nederlandse filmindustrie schakelt een tandje bij: 'Nederland is romkom moe'". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
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  6. ^ a b c "Amsterdamned II schrijft geschiedenis: Eerste Nederlandse titel in IMAX". RTL Boulevard (in Dutch). 7 October 2025. Archived from the original on 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
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  8. ^ Waardenburg, André (2 December 2025). "'Amsterdamned II': ouderwets moorden in een modern Amsterdam". NRC (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 2 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  9. ^ Mazereeuw, Alex (3 December 2025). "Het grachtenmonster is terug! Hoera?". Filmkrant; nr. 485 (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 December 2025.
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