In brief: Sisu: Road to Revenge is a loud, bloody action sequel directed and written by Jalmari Helander.
The film brings back Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi — the near-indestructible ex-soldier first introduced in Sisu (2022) — and adds Stephen Lang and Richard Brake as brutal new antagonists.
Clocking in at roughly 88–89 minutes, the story finds Korpi dismantling his ruined family home, hauling it across a war-scarred landscape and defending it (and his plan to rebuild) against a relentless Soviet commander named Igor Draganov and his men.
The sequel premiered at Fantastic Fest and opened theatrically in Finland in October 2025 before a U.S. release in late November 2025.
Sisu: Road to Revenge Age Rating (MPA) — What Parents Need to Know
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) rated Road to Revenge as Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore and language
An R rating means the film is intended for mature audiences: viewers under 17 should be accompanied by an adult in a theatrical setting, and parents should expect explicit depictions of physical harm, graphic injuries, and frequent coarse language.
Sisu: Road to Revenge Parents Guide
Violence and gore — the dominant content
This is an action movie that centres on bloody, physical combat. Expect:
- Repeated, intense hand-to-hand fights and gun battles.
- Graphic wound detail and visible blood; some scenes include dismemberment or body-horror-style imagery.
- Large-scale, practical stunts (vehicle crashes, explosions, physical set-pieces) presented in a drive-for-impact style rather than slow, lingering melodrama.
The violence in the film is brutal and stylized — not meant to be subtle. If strong on-screen injury or explicit blood makes you uneasy, this film will be difficult to watch.
Language and tone
Coarse language appears regularly and is used in both threats and darkly comedic beats. The measure of profanity is moderate to heavy; the script leans into terse, macho exchanges and occasional one-liners from antagonists.
Sex, nudity, and romantic content
There are no prominent sex scenes or nudity reported in mainstream parental guides for this film. The mature rating is driven primarily by violent content and language rather than sexual material.
Substance use and other adult themes
Alcohol or drug use is not a focal point of the story; the film’s maturity concerns spring from wartime trauma, revenge, and graphic physical harm. There are also themes of loss and vengeance — Korpi’s motivation is avenging his murdered family — which are emotionally heavy and could be upsetting for sensitive viewers.
Why is it listed for mature audiences
Sisu: Road to Revenge leans into a grindhouse / pulpy action sensibility: the pace is relentless, the fights are foregrounded, and the film often treats violence with a kind of darkly comic gusto. Critics note a deliberate balance of “comic-book simplicity” with genuinely nasty set-pieces — meaning the movie asks viewers to accept over-the-top action while still confronting the costs of revenge. That mix makes the film entertaining for action fans but emotionally intense for younger viewers.
Who this film is appropriate for — quick guidance
Likely appropriate:
- Adults (18+) who seek high-octane action and can tolerate graphic violence and frequent profanity.
- Mature teenagers (about 16–17+) who are experienced with R-rated action movies and whose parents understand their media maturity.
Who should avoid or delay:
- Children and younger teens (<15): The intensity and explicit gore make this film unsuitable for most younger viewers.
- Viewers sensitive to graphic violence, depictions of serious injury, or wartime brutality.
- Anyone expecting a quiet drama — the film is built around action and spectacle, not gentle storytelling.
What reviewers are saying
Critics praise Jorma Tommila’s physical, stoic performance as Aatami and applaud the director’s flair for practical stunts and kinetic sequences. The sequel is described as bigger in scale than the original while preserving its lean revenge plot.
The film’s tone — a mix of grim violence and occasional cartoonish set-pieces — divides some reviewers. Some celebrate the film as “balls-to-the-wall” holiday action; others note that the relentless violence can feel monotonous or numbing if you’re not in the mood for grindhouse thrills.
Editor’s Verdict
Sisu: Road to Revenge is an R-rated, high-impact action picture best suited to adults and older teens (rough guideline: 16+). Its central appeal is very physical, very bloody action coupled with a simple revenge narrative; it does not aim for subtlety or family viewing. If you or your teen is drawn to stylized violence, practical stunts, and fast-moving revenge movies — and is comfortable with visible gore and frequent strong language — this sequel will likely deliver. If not, give it a pass.