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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
| name = Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
| image = Journey 2 Poster.jpg
| image = Journey 2 Poster.jpg
| image_size = 215px
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release posters
| director = [[Brad Peyton]]
| director = [[Brad Peyton]]
| producer = Charlotte Huggins<br />Beau Flynn<br />Tripp Vinson
| producer = [[Beau Flynn]]<br />[[Tripp Vinson]]<br />Charlotte Huggins
| screenplay = [[Brian Gunn]]<br />[[Mark Gunn]]
| writer =
| story = [[Richard Outten]]<br />Brian Gunn<br / >Mark Gunn
| screenplay = [[Brian Gunn]]<br />[[Mark Gunn (screenwriter)|Mark Gunn]]
| based_on = {{basedon|''[[The Mysterious Island]]''<br>1874 novel|[[Jules Verne]]}}
| starring = [[Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson]]<br />[[Josh Hutcherson]]<br />[[Vanessa Hudgens]]<br />[[Michael Caine]]<br />[[Kristin Davis]]<br />[[Luis Guzman]]
| story = [[Richard Outten]]<br />Brian Gunn<br />Mark Gunn
| music = [[Andrew Lockington]]
| music = [[Andrew Lockington]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|<!--Per poster billing-->
* [[Dwayne Johnson]]
* [[Michael Caine]]
* [[Josh Hutcherson]]
* [[Vanessa Hudgens]]
* [[Luis Guzmán]]
* [[Kristin Davis]]
}}
| cinematography = [[David Tattersall]]
| cinematography = [[David Tattersall]]
| editing = [[David Rennie (editor)|David Rennie]]
| editing = [[David Rennie (film editor)|David Rennie]]
| studio = [[New Line Cinema]]<br />[[Walden Media]]<!-- do not change without providing a source (see talk page) --><ref name="NYTMovies"> {{cite web|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/458566/Journey-2-The-Mysterious-Island/credits |title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012): Full Production Credits |publisher=New York ''Times''|accessdate=2012-3-23}}</ref>
| studio = [[New Line Cinema]]<br />[[Walden Media]]<br />[[Contrafilm]]<!-- Do not change without providing a source (see talk page) --><ref name="NYTMovies">{{cite news |url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/458566/Journey-2-The-Mysterious-Island/credits |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104045549/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/458566/Journey-2-The-Mysterious-Island/credits |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 4, 2013 |department=Movies & TV Dept. |work=[[The New York Times]] |title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012): Full Production Credits |access-date=March 23, 2012 }}</ref>
| distributor = [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros. Pictures]]<!-- do not change without providing a source (see talk page) --><ref name="NYTMovies" />
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Pictures]]<!-- do not change without providing a source (see talk page) --><ref name="NYTMovies" />
| released = {{Film date|2012|1|19|Australia|2012|2|2|Philippines|2012|2|10|United States}}
| released = {{Film date|2012|1|19|Australia|2012|2|10|United States}}
| country = {{Film US}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| runtime = 94 minutes<ref>{{cite web|title=''JOURNEY 2 - THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND'' (PG)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/BFF284382/|work=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|accessdate=2012-01-06}}</ref>
| runtime = 94 minutes<ref>{{cite web |title=''JOURNEY 2'' – (PG) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/BFF284382/ |work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=January 6, 2021 |archive-date=July 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714220836/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/journey-2-the-mysterious-island-film-qxnzzxq6vlgtotgwodm3 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| budget = $79 million<ref name="mojo">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=journey2.htm |title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |accessdate=2012-05-15}}</ref>
| budget = $80 million<ref name="mojo">{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=journey2.htm |title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] |access-date=May 15, 2012 |archive-date=May 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520105657/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=journey2.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross = $324,933,493<ref name="mojo"/>
| gross = $335 million<ref name="mojo" />
}}
}}
'''''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island''''' (also known as '''''Journey to the Mysterious Island''''') is an American 3D [[science fiction film|science fiction]] [[adventure film]] directed by [[Brad Peyton]] and the [[sequel]] to the 2008 film ''[[Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 film)|Journey to the Center of the Earth]]''. Following the first film, the sequel is based on another [[Jules Verne]] novel, this time ''[[The Mysterious Island]]'', similar to the first movie.
'''''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island''''' is a 2012 American [[science fiction film|science fantasy]] [[action-adventure film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/journey-2-mysterious-island|title=JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND|website=[[Warner Bros]]|access-date=December 27, 2021|archive-date=December 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206030250/https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/journey-2-mysterious-island|url-status=live}}</ref> directed by [[Brad Peyton]] and produced by [[Beau Flynn]], [[Tripp Vinson]] and Charlotte Huggins. A sequel to ''[[Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 theatrical film)|Journey to the Center of the Earth]]'' (2008), the film is based on [[Jules Verne]]'s ''[[The Mysterious Island]]'' (1875). It stars [[Dwayne Johnson]], [[Michael Caine]], [[Josh Hutcherson]], [[Vanessa Hudgens]], [[Luis Guzmán]], and [[Kristin Davis]]. The storyline was written by [[Richard Outten]], Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn, and the screenplay by Brian and Mark Gunn. It tells the story of a volcanologist who answers a distress call from his long-lost grandfather and mounts a rescue to a mysterious island with help from his militaristic stepfather and the crew of a helicopter tour.


''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' was released in cinemas on February 10, 2012, by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]], [[New Line Cinema]] and [[Walden Media]] to mixed reviews, but was a box office success with a worldwide gross of $335 million, surpassing its predecessor.<ref name="mojo" /> It was released on DVD/Blu-ray on June 5, 2012.
The film stars [[Dwayne Johnson]], [[Michael Caine]], [[Josh Hutcherson]], [[Vanessa Hudgens]], [[Luis Guzmán]], and [[Kristin Davis]]. The story was written by [[Richard Outten]], [[Brian Gunn]] and Mark Gunn, and the screenplay by Brian and Mark Gunn.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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Sean Anderson is caught by the police escaping from a satellite research center where he was attempting to access a signal broadcast that was too faint to pick up outside of the facility. Escorted home by his stepfather, Hank Parsons, he eventually reveals that the mysterious broadcast he was attempting to access was a set of indistinguishable words that he is trying to decode. Hank, in an attempt to bond with his stepson, solves the code which tells them to look for ''[[Treasure Island]]'', ''[[Gulliver's Travels]]'', and Verne's ''[[Mysterious Island]]'' and Sean suggest that they were all based on the same island. Hank then tears out each page with a map in each book and shines a light through them to make one map that reveals the islands co-ordinates. Sean believes that his long lost grandfather was the one behind the transmission, and that he has discovered the island. Sean and Hank immediately set out for the island of [[Palau]]. Both Hank and his wife, Liz, don't believe anything that Sean is convinced of, such as the fact that the Mysterious Island could exist and that his grandfather discovered it, but after Hank considers that this trip could help bring him closer to his usually anti-social step son, the couple decide it would be ideal.
Four years since his [[Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 theatrical film)|adventure in the center of the earth]], Sean Anderson is caught by the police following a high-speed pursuit on his dirt bike that ends with him crashing into a neighbor's swimming pool. His stepfather Hank Parsons arrives and learns from his police officer friend Jim that Sean broke into a satellite control center and talks the McGuillicuttys out of pressing charges. Sean is taken home, where his mother Liz scolds him, as he would have landed in [[Youth detention center|juvenile hall]] if Hank had not intervened.


The next day, Hank learned that Sean committed the break-in to enhance a coded signal his long-missing grandfather Alexander may have sent. Wanting to bond with him, Hank helps decipher the code, which leads to three books: ''[[Treasure Island]]'', ''[[Gulliver's Travels]]'', and [[Jules Verne]]'s ''[[The Mysterious Island|Mysterious Island]]''.
Once arriving at Palau, they board a private helicopter run by Gabato and his daughter Kailani, whom Sean immediately develops a crush. The four travel to the coordinates until their helicopter is hit by a freak storm, causing them to crash on the island, where every big animal in the world is small and every small animal is giant (inspiring Jonathan Swift to write Gulliver's Travels). They are then chased through the forest by a giant lizard until they finally meet Sean's grandfather, Alexander Anderson. He leads them back to his hut where they spend the night. Once it is determined that a radio signal for a distress call can only be sent once a fortnight, it is decided that the group will stay put until then. Alexander calls Hank, Henry, and he tells him that it's Hank, not Henry.


Using the books' individual maps, Hank uses a tracing light box to make them a single island, complete with its location coordinates. Hoping to prove to Sean that there is no mysterious island there, he convinces Liz to let them go where the coordinates indicate.
The next day the five travel to the lost city of Atlantis, buried far back in the jungles. There Hank finds evidence to believe that the island is slowly sinking. It is revealed through Alexander that the island sinks underwater once every 140 years or so due to shifting tectonic plates, and that they still have years before the next cycle begins. Hank’s recent discovery, however, shows that Alexander's calculations are wrong and that the island will sink in a few days. From there the group set out to Captain Nemo’s tomb, which contains his journal holding the whereabouts of the legendary submarine, [[The Nautilus]], their only hope of escaping on time. Once the journal is uncovered, they set out towards Nautilus, encountering various obstacles in their path. Sean’s right ankle is dislocated after a dog fight involving a giant [[Bee-eater]] (erroneously claimed to be a [[White-throated Needletail]]) because he fell from his mounted bee, and the group is slowed down. The next morning it is discovered that Gabato has left the group to return to a previously passed volcano of gold (inspiring Robert Louis Stevenson to write Treasure Island), which he believes is his and Kailani’s only hope of living a decent life. Kailani and Alexander set out to find him while Hank and Sean continue to look for the Nautilus.


In [[Palau]], Hank reluctantly hires helicopter tourism guide Gabato Laguatan and his daughter Kailani (on whom Sean develops an immediate crush) to fly to the coordinates, as nobody else is willing to take them. They get caught in a [[Tropical cyclone|cyclone]] and crash into the Pacific, waking up on the island.
Once at the submarine’s entrance, the two are disheartened to find that the rising sea level has buried the cave underwater and that they must dive to where it is located. Using a simple breathing device, they manage to reach the submarine and open the entrance hatch, narrowly avoiding a nasty encounter with a giant electric eel.


Moving inland, they are shocked to discover miniature elephants (which belong to a prehistoric species, the [[Palaeoloxodon falconeri|Dwarf sicilian elephant]]) and giant [[Butterfly|butterflies]], meaning the animal sizes are opposite. After coming across an egg clutch, Gabato accidentally wakes up a giant [[frilled lizard]], which chases them throughout the jungle.
Kailani and Alexander eventually find Gabato and convince him to return to the submarine. Once there, they are distraught to discover that Hank and Sean are nowhere in sight. Upon finding Alexander's cane that Sean had been using as a crutch, the three realize that Hank and Sean dived to get to the submarine. Unknown to them, the pair are attempting to start the submarine, although the batteries are long exhausted. Hank devises a plan to use the eel to conduct enough electricity to kick start the Nautilus, and equipping a basic diving suit, exits the sub to confront the eel and throw a harpoon at it.


They nearly get eaten, but are saved by Alexander. He takes them to a hut he built from the wreckage of the ship that brought him to the island. He has a working radio, but they can't call out for two weeks due to the positioning of the satellite.
Once the submarine starts, they quickly travel to the surface and retrieve the other three. Sean and Kailani share a kiss. Six months later, Gabato is head of a successful tourism movement on Palau, and has enough money to send Kailani to the United States where she is dating Sean and attending college. At Sean's birthday, Alexander gives him a copy of ''[[From the Earth to the Moon]]'', and proposes another journey (to the moon), as a family. The film ends with Sean, Kailani and his family reading the book together, and a view of the moon, with plans for another adventure.

The next morning, Alexander leads the group to the lost city of [[Atlantis]] which rises every 70 years and sinks again a short time later. Although he insists the island won't sink for many years, Hank discovers sea water coming from underground, meaning they only have days before the island sinks. Their only means of salvation seems to be the legendary ''[[Nautilus (Verne)|Nautilus]]'', [[Captain Nemo]]'s submarine. Kailani enters Nemo's crypt and finds his journal, which shows that ''Nautilus'' is in a cave at [[Poseidon]]'s Cliffs.

To get there, they mount giant [[bee]]s and fly over a high ridge. When giant [[bee-eater|bee-eat]]ing birds try to devour them, Sean saves Kailani's life, but dislocates his ankle. Hank and Alexander reset it, then the group has a bonding moment when Hank sings his rendition of "[[What a Wonderful World]]" to ease Sean's pain.

The next morning, the water has risen greatly so Hank deduces the island will sink in a matter of hours. Gabato is missing, having gone toward the island's [[volcano]], seeking gold. While Alexander and Kailani retrieve him, Sean and Hank head for Poseidon's Cliffs.

To reach ''Nautilus''{{'}} underwater cave, Sean and Hank create makeshift oxygen tanks and dive down 100 feet, but are nearly killed by a giant [[electric eel]]/[[moray eel]] hybrid. The 140-year-old batteries have run down, so they start the submarine using the eel's electricity.

Kailani and Alexander find Gabato and convince him to escape with them instead of trying to take some volcano gold. As they near Poseidon's Cliffs, the volcano erupts. Sean and Hank arrive in ''Nautilus'' just in time to rescue the others from the water. Gabato pilots the submarine out of harm's way while Hank and Sean fire torpedoes into the path of falling debris. As they clear the dangers, Kailani kisses Sean for his bravery.

Six months later, Kailani and Gabato are well off as he runs the most popular tourist attraction on Palau{{snd}}tours aboard the ''Nautilus''. Kailani visits Sean on his birthday. While the family celebrates, Alexander arrives with a book for Sean's birthday present{{snd}}Jules Verne's ''[[From the Earth to the Moon]]'', Alexander's suggestion for the next new adventure with the family, despite Liz’s protests.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[ Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ]] as Hank Parsons, Sean's stepfather.
* [[Josh Hutcherson]] as Sean Anderson, The one who wants to find his missing grandfather on the mysterious island.
* [[Josh Hutcherson]] as Sean Anderson, a 17-year-old boy
* [[Dwayne Johnson]] as Hank Parsons, a [[firefighter]] and former Navy officer who is the stepfather of Sean Anderson
* [[Vanessa Hudgens]] as Kailani, Sean's love interest and a tour guide.
* [[Michael Caine]] as Alexander Anderson, Sean's grandfather.
* [[Michael Caine]] as Alexander Anderson, the long-lost grandfather of Sean
* [[Luis Guzman]] as Gabato, part of the father-daughter tour guide team.
* [[Luis Guzmán]] as Gabato Laguatan, the proprietor of a helicopter tour in Palau
* [[Kristin Davis]] as Elizabeth "Liz" Anderson, Sean's mother.
* [[Vanessa Hudgens]] as Kailani Laguatan, the daughter of Gabato
* [[Kristin Davis]] as Liz Anderson-Parsons, the mother of Sean and wife of Hank. She was portrayed by Jane Wheeler in the previous film.
* Anna Colwell as Jessica
* Stephen Caudill as Jim, a [[police officer]] and friend of Hank who informs him about Sean's break-in
* [[Branscombe Richmond]] as Tour Guide
* Walter Bankson as Hockey Player


==Production==
==Production==
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After the commercial success of the first film, [[Walden Media]] and [[New Line Cinema]] purchased [[Richard Outten]]'s spec script, ''Mysterious Travels'', in March 2009 to serve as the basis for the film. In the story, the characters embark on a journey to a mysterious uncharted island thought to have inspired the writing of three literary classics: [[Robert Louis Stevenson]]'s ''[[Treasure Island]]'', [[Jonathan Swift]]'s ''[[Gulliver's Travels]]'', and [[Jules Verne]]'s ''[[Mysterious Island]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118001187.html?categoryid=2429&cs=1 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |title='Center of the Earth' sequel set |first=Dave |last=McNary |date=March 12, 2009}}</ref> [[Brian Gunn]] and [[Mark Gunn]] were chosen to revise Outten's script.
After the commercial success of the first film, [[New Line Cinema]] and [[Walden Media]] purchased [[Richard Outten]]'s spec script, ''Mysterious Travels'', in March 2009 to serve as the basis for the film. In the story, the characters embark on a journey to a mysterious uncharted island thought to have inspired the writing of three literary classics: [[Robert Louis Stevenson]]'s ''[[Treasure Island]]'', [[Jonathan Swift]]'s ''[[Gulliver's Travels]]'', and [[Jules Verne]]'s ''[[Mysterious Island]]''. Brian Gunn and [[Mark Gunn (screenwriter)|Mark Gunn]] were chosen to revise Outten's script. [[Warner Bros.]] and [[New Line Cinema]] announced that ''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' would be released on February 10, 2012.

[[Warner Bros.]] and [[New Line Cinema]] announced that ''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' would be released on February 10, 2012.


===Casting===
===Casting===
[[Brendan Fraser]] and [[Anita Briem]] did not return due to scheduling issues, but Hutcherson reprised his role. Jane Wheeler also did not return to play Liz, Sean's mother and was replaced in the part by Kristin Davis. [[Dwayne Johnson]] played Sean's stepfather, who is forced to accompany Sean on the trip to find his missing grandfather, played by [[Michael Caine]], on a mythical and monstrous island. In October 2010, it was announced that [[Vanessa Hudgens]] would play Hutcherson's love interest.<ref>{{cite news |last=Leins |first=Jeff| title=Vanessa Hudgens Joins ‘Journey 2′ |date=October 15, 2010 |url=http://www.newsinfilm.com/2010/10/15/vanessa-hudgens-joins-journey-2/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+NewsInFilm+(News+in+Film |work=News in Film |accessdate=2010-10-16}}</ref>
Josh Hutcherson (Sean) is the only actor to reprise his role from ''[[Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 theatrical film)|Journey to the Center of the Earth]]''. The only other returning character is Sean's mother Liz, with [[Kristin Davis]] replacing Jane Wheeler in the role. [[Dwayne Johnson]] played Sean's stepfather, who is forced to accompany Sean on the trip to find his missing grandfather Alexander (played by [[Michael Caine]]) on a mythical and monstrous island.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 September 2010 |last=McNary |first=Dave |author-link=Dave McNary |title=Michael Caine set for 'Journey 2' |url=https://variety.com/2010/film/news/michael-caine-set-for-journey-2-1118023829/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=February 6, 2021 |archive-date=February 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214025746/https://variety.com/2010/film/news/michael-caine-set-for-journey-2-1118023829/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Vanessa Hudgens]] was cast as Hutcherson's love interest, Kailani.

===Filming===
The film was filmed at eight locations on [[Oahu|Oahu, Hawaii]], but predominantly in various parts of [[Waimea Valley]] and [[Kualoa Ranch]]. Filming also took place in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]] from January 10 to February 10, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20110107/ARTICLES/110109775 |title=Wilmington shooting of 3D film 'Mysterious Island' set to start Monday |publisher=StarNewsOnline.com |date=January 7, 2011 |accessdate=2012-02-22}}</ref>


===Short film===
===Short film===
The theatrical release of the film is preceded by a [[Looney Tunes]] short film titled ''Daffy’s Rhapsody''. The short features [[Daffy Duck]] and [[Elmer Fudd]] in the first CG or 3-D depiction of these specific Looney Tunes characters. The short film's director, Matthew O’Callaghan, notes that “''Daffy Rhapsody'' was originally recorded in the early 1950s as part of a kids’ album.”<ref name="USA Today">{{cite news|last=Labreqcue|first=Jeff|title='Daffy's Rhapsody': Elmer Fudd extends hunting season to the theater district|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2012/02/07/daffy-elmer-fudd-3d/|accessdate=2011-11-18|newspaper=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 7, 2}}</ref> Unlike the earlier CG Looney Tunes shorts that appeared before ''[[Happy Feet Two]]'' and ''[[Yogi Bear (film)|Yogi Bear]]'', this short will not appear on the home video release of the film it accompanied.
The theatrical release of the film was preceded by a ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' short film titled ''[[Daffy's Rhapsody]]'', featuring [[Daffy Duck]] and [[Elmer Fudd]] in the first [[Computer graphics|CG]] or [[3D film|3-D]] depiction of these specific ''Looney Tunes'' characters. The short film's director, Matthew O'Callaghan, noted that "''Daffy Rhapsody'' was originally recorded in the early 1950s as part of a kids' album". Unlike the earlier CG ''Looney Tunes'' shorts that appeared before ''[[Happy Feet Two]]'' and ''[[Yogi Bear (film)|Yogi Bear]]'', this short did not appear on the home video release of the film it accompanied.


==Release==
==Release==
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[[File:Vanessa Hudgens Josh Hutcherson.jpg|thumb|[[Josh Hutcherson]] and [[Vanessa Hudgens]] in [[Paris]] at the film's [[France|French]] premiere in February 2012.]]
[[File:Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson (6713620587).jpg|thumb|[[Josh Hutcherson]] and [[Vanessa Hudgens]] in Sydney at the film's premiere on January 17, 2012]]


===Theatrical release===
''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' was released in cinemas on February 10, 2012, by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]], [[Walden Media]] and [[New Line Cinema]]. The film was accompanied by a 3D ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' short titled ''[[Daffy's Rhapsody]]''. The short was originally going to play before ''[[Happy Feet Two]]'', but was replaced with ''[[I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat]]'' to go along with the bird theme.

===Home media===
''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' was released on DVD/Blu-ray on June 5, 2012.

==Reception==
===Box office===
===Box office===
''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' grossed $103.9 million in North America and $231.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $335.3 million, against a production budget of $79 million<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=journey2.htm|title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) - Box Office Mojo|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=February 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201184001/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=journey2.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> surpassing [[Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 Hollywood film)|its predecessor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/showdowns/chart/?id=julesverne.htm|title=Jules Verne Showdown|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117025535/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/showdown/sd3275617796/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3682403332/|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Wins Weak Weekend|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=April 18, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065209/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3682403332/|url-status=live}}</ref> In North America, the film earned a $6.54 million on its debut Friday, ranking fourth at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3229418500/|title=Friday Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Draw Huge Crowds|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=February 11, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=March 18, 2012|archive-date=August 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815020633/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3229418500/|url-status=live}}</ref> Over the weekend, it earned $27.3 million, coming in third place, much higher than the original's $21.0 million debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3481076740/|title=Weekend Report: Moviegoers Say "I Do" to 'The Vow,' Check In to 'Safe House'|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=February 12, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065211/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3481076740/|url-status=live}}</ref> Outside North America, ''Journey 2'' began its run three weeks before its North American release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed4269605892/|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Sherlock' Outwits Competition for Third-Straight Weekend|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=January 25, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065159/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed4269605892/|url-status=live}}</ref> It topped the box office outside North America for two consecutive weekends<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3363636228/|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Still Strong Overseas|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=February 21, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065801/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3363636228/|url-status=live}}</ref> and three in total.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3682403332/|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Wins Weak Weekend|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=February 21, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065209/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3682403332/|url-status=live}}</ref> It surpassed the original's total outside North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3531408388/|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Ghost Rider 2' Catches Fire Overseas|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=February 28, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065802/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed3531408388/|url-status=live}}</ref> Its highest-grossing region after North America was China ($58.4 million),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficefollower.net/2012/03/china-weekly-box-office-0305-0311-war.html|title=China Weekly Box Office (03/05 – 03/11): War Horse repeat while A Simple Life shined; Mission Impossible 4 crossed $100m|first=Yun|last=Xia|date=March 17, 2012|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=March 18, 2012|archive-date=June 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608000846/http://www.boxofficefollower.net/2012/03/china-weekly-box-office-0305-0311-war.html|url-status=live}}</ref> followed by Russia and the CIS ($17.6 million) and Mexico ($12.7 million).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=journey2.htm|title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) - International Box Office Results|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=April 28, 2020|archive-date=June 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628231616/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=journey2.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' has grossed $102,933,493 in North America, as of May 24, 2012, and $222,000,000 in other countries, as of May 24, 2012, for a worldwide total of $324,933,493. <ref>[http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=main&id=journey2.htm Journey 2: The Mysterious Island]</ref> It has surpassed [[Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 film)|its predecessor]] in worldwide earnings.<ref>[http://www.boxofficemojo.com/showdowns/chart/?id=julesverne.htm Jules Verne Showdown]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3388&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Wins Weak Weekend|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-04-18|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-04-27}}</ref>


===Critical response===
In North America, the film earned a $6.54 million on its debut Friday, ranking fourth at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3367&p=.htm|title=Friday Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Draw Huge Crowds|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-02-11|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref> Over the weekend, it earned $27.3 million coming in third place. That was much higher than the original's $21.0 million debut.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3368&p=.htm|title=Weekend Report: Moviegoers Say “I Do” to ‘The Vow,’ Check In to ‘Safe House’|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-02-12|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref>
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval percentage of 45% based on 133 reviews and an average rating of 5.00 out of 10. The critics consensus states: "Aggressively unambitious, ''Journey 2'' might thrill tween viewers, but most others will find it too intense for young audiences and too cartoonishly dull for adults."<ref>{{cite web|title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island|work=Rotten Tomatoes|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/journey_to_the_center_of_the_earth_2_3d}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 41 out of 100 based on 27 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average".<ref>{{cite web|title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island|work=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/center-of-the-earth-journey-2-the-mysterious-island/}}</ref> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale.<ref>{{cite web|title=Home - Cinemascore|work=cinemascore.com|url=https://www.cinemascore.com/}}</ref>


Lisa Schwarzbaum of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' gave the film a B grade, stating that "the movie flies by pleasantly, and is then instantly forgettable. Perhaps Jules Verne can explain the science of that".{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} Randy Cordova from the ''[[Arizona Republic]]'' said: "Johnson can't save the movie, directed by Brad Peyton, from being a sloppy skip from one seemingly unrelated idea to the next".{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}} [[Roger Ebert]], who gave the first film two stars, gave the sequel two-and-a-half stars, stating: "It isn't a 'good' movie in the usual sense (or most senses), but it is jolly and goodnatured, and Michael Caine and Dwayne Johnson are among the most likable of actors".<ref>{{cite news |date=February 8, 2012 |author=Roger Ebert |author-link=Roger Ebert |title=Jump-starting the Nautilus with an electric eel |publisher=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/journey-2-mysterious-island-2012 |access-date=February 6, 2021 |archive-date=February 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211194907/http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20120208%2FREVIEWS%2F120209983 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Outside North America, ''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' began its run three weeks before its North American release.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3353&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Sherlock' Outwits Competition for Third-Straight Weekend|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-01-25|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref> It topped the box office outside North America for two consecutive weekends<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3375&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Still Strong Overseas|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-02-21|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref> and three in total.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3388&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Journey 2' Wins Weak Weekend|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-02-21|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref> It has surpassed the original's total outside North America.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3381&p=.htm|title=Around-the-World Roundup: 'Ghost Rider 2' Catches Fire Overseas|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=2012-02-28|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref> Its highest-grossing country after North America is China ($58.4 million),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficefollower.net/2012/03/china-weekly-box-office-0305-0311-war.html|title=China Weekly Box Office (03/05 - 03/11): War Horse repeat while A Simple Life shined; Mission Impossible 4 crossed $100m|first=Yun|last=Xia|date=2012-03-17|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=2012-03-18}}</ref> followed by Russia and the CIS ($17.6 million) and Mexico ($12.7 million).<ref>[http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=journey2.htm JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (2012) - International Box Office Results]</ref>


===Reception===
===Accolades===
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''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' received mixed reviews from critics. It holds a "rotten" rating of 42% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 117 reviews and an average rating of 4.9/10. The website's consensus is: "Aggressively unambitious, Journey 2 might thrill tween viewers, but most others will find it too intense for young audiences and too cartoonishly dull for adults".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/journey_to_the_center_of_the_earth_2_3d/ |title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |date= |accessdate=2012-02-22}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[weighted average]] score out of 1–100 reviews from film critics, has a rating score of 41 based on 27 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/center-of-the-earth-journey-2-the-mysterious-island |title=Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |date= |accessdate=2012-02-22}}</ref> Lisa Schwarzbaum, a top critic form [[Entertainment Weekly]] said: "The movie flies by pleasantly, and is then instantly forgettable. Perhaps Jules Verne can explain the science of that". Roger Ebert from [[Chicago Sun-Times]] said: "It isn't a "good" movie in the usual sense (or most senses), but it is jolly and goodnatured, and Michael Caine and Dwayne Johnson are among the most likable of actors". Randy Cordova from [[Arizona Republic]] said: "Johnson can't save the movie, directed by Brad Peyton, from being a sloppy skip from one seemingly unrelated idea to the next".
|+ List of awards and nominations
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! Year
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
|-
| rowspan="1"| [[BMI Film & TV Award]]s
| align="center" rowspan="1"|2012
|Film Music
|[[Andrew Lockington]]
|{{Won}}
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| rowspan="1"| [[Golden Trailer Award]]s
| align="center" rowspan="1"|2012
|Best Animated Family Poster
| Warner Bros and Ignition Creative
|{{Nominated}}
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| rowspan="2"| [[Teen Choice Award]]s
| align="center" rowspan="2"|2012
|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress - Sci-Fi/Fantasy|Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy]]
|[[Vanessa Hudgens]]
|{{Nominated}}
|-
|[[Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor - Sci-Fi/Fantasy|Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy]]
|[[Josh Hutcherson]]
|{{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="1"| [[Movie Guide Award]]s
| align="center" rowspan="1"|2013
|Best Family Film
|
|{{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award]]s
| align="center" rowspan="2"|2013
|Favorite Male Butt Kicker
|[[Dwayne Johnson]]
|{{Won}}
|-
|Favorite Movie Actress
|[[Vanessa Hudgens]]
|{{Nominated}}
|}


==Sequel==
==Soundtrack==
* [[Letterbomb (song)|Letterbomb]] - Performed by [[Green Day]]
The sequel, ''Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon'', has been green-lit by New Line and Warner Bros, and Dwayne Johnson will return along with Josh Hutcherson and Director Brad Peyton. Writers Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn will work together on the sequel once again.<ref>http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/new-line-moving-forward-journey-296614</ref><ref>http://screenrant.com/dwayne-johnson-journey-3-sandy-158484/</ref><ref>http://www.moviehole.net/201253110-sequel-news-journey-3-cloverfield-2-project-x-2-venomtop-gun-2</ref> The film is scheduled to be released in 2014.
* Sleep Forever - Performed by [[Crocodiles (band)|Crocodiles]]
* [[Aloha Oe]] - Performed by [[Dwayne Johnson]]
* Hello Again - Performed by [[Meta & The Cornerstones]]
* [[Three Little Birds]] - Performed by [[Bob Marley & The Wailers]]
* [[What a Wonderful World]] - Performed by Dwayne Johnson


==Home Video==
==Future==
In August 2014, [[Carey Hayes]] and [[Chad Hayes (writer)|Chad Hayes]] were announced to write the script for a third film.<ref name="Sequel_SR">{{cite news|title='Journey' Sequels in the Works With 'Conjuring' Writers (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/journey-3-4-works-conjuring-725651/|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 14, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065155/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/journey-3-4-works-conjuring-725651/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Brad Peyton]] and Dwayne Johnson were expected to direct and star in the sequel, respectively.<ref name="Sequel_WGC">{{cite web | url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/brad-peyton-mature-journey-3/ | title=Brad Peyton Wants A More "Mature" Journey 3 | work=We Got This Covered | date=May 21, 2015 | access-date=June 9, 2015 | archive-date=May 25, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525032419/http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/brad-peyton-mature-journey-3/ | url-status=live }}</ref> It was later stated that there would be two sequels.<ref name="Sequels_SF">{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/533348/dwayne-johnson-journey-3-4-writer/|title=Dwayne Johnson Journey 3 and 4: Writers Hired For Two More Sequels|work=Slashfilm|date=August 14, 2014|access-date=January 25, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125065155/https://www.slashfilm.com/533348/dwayne-johnson-journey-3-4-writer/|url-status=live}}</ref> By January 2018 however, Johnson stated despite the financial success of ''The Mysterious Island'', and although a third film titled ''Journey 3: from the Earth to the Moon'' (based on [[From the Earth to the Moon|the 1865 novel]]) was intended, its development had been cancelled due to a lack of immediate interest and troubles in adequately adapting the novel.<ref name="Sequel.cancelled_SR">{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/dwayne-johnson-journey-3-cancelled/|title=Dwayne Johnson Confirms That Journey 3 Isn't Happening|website=Screen Rant|last=Stephens|first=David|date=January 3, 2018|access-date=January 3, 2018|archive-date=April 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429024538/https://screenrant.com/dwayne-johnson-journey-3-cancelled/|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite this, reports from Hollywood production insiders arose in August 2020, stating that a sequel was once again in development. In December 2021, Hiram Garcia confirmed that Warner Bros. Pictures wants a sequel film, though [[Seven Bucks Productions]] decided to delay development in favor of pursuing other projects.<ref name="Future_Collider">{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/hiram-garcia-black-adam-red-notice-jumanji-3-red-one-interview-dwayne-johnson/|work=Collider|title=Exclusive: Producer Hiram Garcia on 'Red Notice,' 'Black Adam,' the Next 'Jumanji' Sequel, and Dwayne Johnson's Upcoming Schedule|author=Weintraub, Steve|date=December 31, 2021|access-date=January 5, 2022|archive-date=January 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105001944/https://collider.com/hiram-garcia-black-adam-red-notice-jumanji-3-red-one-interview-dwayne-johnson/|url-status=live}}</ref>
''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' will be released on DVD/Blu-Ray on June 5, 2012. [http://www.amazon.com/Journey-2-The-Mysterious-Island/dp/B007R6DJP8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335198513&sr=8-1]

==See also==
* [[List of underwater science fiction works]]


==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/11/10/journey-2-mysterious-island-shooting-set-photos-surface ''Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'' Now Shooting; Set Photos Surface] at [[/Film]]
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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBrad Peyton
Screenplay byBrian Gunn
Mark Gunn
Story byRichard Outten
Brian Gunn
Mark Gunn
Based onThe Mysterious Island
1874 novel
by Jules Verne
Produced byBeau Flynn
Tripp Vinson
Charlotte Huggins
Starring
CinematographyDavid Tattersall
Edited byDavid Rennie
Music byAndrew Lockington
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures[1]
Release dates
  • January 19, 2012 (2012-01-19) (Australia)
  • February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$80 million[3]
Box office$335 million[3]

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a 2012 American science fantasy action-adventure film[4] directed by Brad Peyton and produced by Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson and Charlotte Huggins. A sequel to Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), the film is based on Jules Verne's The Mysterious Island (1875). It stars Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luis Guzmán, and Kristin Davis. The storyline was written by Richard Outten, Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn, and the screenplay by Brian and Mark Gunn. It tells the story of a volcanologist who answers a distress call from his long-lost grandfather and mounts a rescue to a mysterious island with help from his militaristic stepfather and the crew of a helicopter tour.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was released in cinemas on February 10, 2012, by Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and Walden Media to mixed reviews, but was a box office success with a worldwide gross of $335 million, surpassing its predecessor.[3] It was released on DVD/Blu-ray on June 5, 2012.

Plot

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Four years since his adventure in the center of the earth, Sean Anderson is caught by the police following a high-speed pursuit on his dirt bike that ends with him crashing into a neighbor's swimming pool. His stepfather Hank Parsons arrives and learns from his police officer friend Jim that Sean broke into a satellite control center and talks the McGuillicuttys out of pressing charges. Sean is taken home, where his mother Liz scolds him, as he would have landed in juvenile hall if Hank had not intervened.

The next day, Hank learned that Sean committed the break-in to enhance a coded signal his long-missing grandfather Alexander may have sent. Wanting to bond with him, Hank helps decipher the code, which leads to three books: Treasure Island, Gulliver's Travels, and Jules Verne's Mysterious Island.

Using the books' individual maps, Hank uses a tracing light box to make them a single island, complete with its location coordinates. Hoping to prove to Sean that there is no mysterious island there, he convinces Liz to let them go where the coordinates indicate.

In Palau, Hank reluctantly hires helicopter tourism guide Gabato Laguatan and his daughter Kailani (on whom Sean develops an immediate crush) to fly to the coordinates, as nobody else is willing to take them. They get caught in a cyclone and crash into the Pacific, waking up on the island.

Moving inland, they are shocked to discover miniature elephants (which belong to a prehistoric species, the Dwarf sicilian elephant) and giant butterflies, meaning the animal sizes are opposite. After coming across an egg clutch, Gabato accidentally wakes up a giant frilled lizard, which chases them throughout the jungle.

They nearly get eaten, but are saved by Alexander. He takes them to a hut he built from the wreckage of the ship that brought him to the island. He has a working radio, but they can't call out for two weeks due to the positioning of the satellite.

The next morning, Alexander leads the group to the lost city of Atlantis which rises every 70 years and sinks again a short time later. Although he insists the island won't sink for many years, Hank discovers sea water coming from underground, meaning they only have days before the island sinks. Their only means of salvation seems to be the legendary Nautilus, Captain Nemo's submarine. Kailani enters Nemo's crypt and finds his journal, which shows that Nautilus is in a cave at Poseidon's Cliffs.

To get there, they mount giant bees and fly over a high ridge. When giant bee-eating birds try to devour them, Sean saves Kailani's life, but dislocates his ankle. Hank and Alexander reset it, then the group has a bonding moment when Hank sings his rendition of "What a Wonderful World" to ease Sean's pain.

The next morning, the water has risen greatly so Hank deduces the island will sink in a matter of hours. Gabato is missing, having gone toward the island's volcano, seeking gold. While Alexander and Kailani retrieve him, Sean and Hank head for Poseidon's Cliffs.

To reach Nautilus' underwater cave, Sean and Hank create makeshift oxygen tanks and dive down 100 feet, but are nearly killed by a giant electric eel/moray eel hybrid. The 140-year-old batteries have run down, so they start the submarine using the eel's electricity.

Kailani and Alexander find Gabato and convince him to escape with them instead of trying to take some volcano gold. As they near Poseidon's Cliffs, the volcano erupts. Sean and Hank arrive in Nautilus just in time to rescue the others from the water. Gabato pilots the submarine out of harm's way while Hank and Sean fire torpedoes into the path of falling debris. As they clear the dangers, Kailani kisses Sean for his bravery.

Six months later, Kailani and Gabato are well off as he runs the most popular tourist attraction on Palau – tours aboard the Nautilus. Kailani visits Sean on his birthday. While the family celebrates, Alexander arrives with a book for Sean's birthday present – Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon, Alexander's suggestion for the next new adventure with the family, despite Liz’s protests.

Cast

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  • Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson, a 17-year-old boy
  • Dwayne Johnson as Hank Parsons, a firefighter and former Navy officer who is the stepfather of Sean Anderson
  • Michael Caine as Alexander Anderson, the long-lost grandfather of Sean
  • Luis Guzmán as Gabato Laguatan, the proprietor of a helicopter tour in Palau
  • Vanessa Hudgens as Kailani Laguatan, the daughter of Gabato
  • Kristin Davis as Liz Anderson-Parsons, the mother of Sean and wife of Hank. She was portrayed by Jane Wheeler in the previous film.
  • Anna Colwell as Jessica
  • Stephen Caudill as Jim, a police officer and friend of Hank who informs him about Sean's break-in
  • Branscombe Richmond as Tour Guide
  • Walter Bankson as Hockey Player

Production

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After the commercial success of the first film, New Line Cinema and Walden Media purchased Richard Outten's spec script, Mysterious Travels, in March 2009 to serve as the basis for the film. In the story, the characters embark on a journey to a mysterious uncharted island thought to have inspired the writing of three literary classics: Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels, and Jules Verne's Mysterious Island. Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn were chosen to revise Outten's script. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema announced that Journey 2: The Mysterious Island would be released on February 10, 2012.

Casting

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Josh Hutcherson (Sean) is the only actor to reprise his role from Journey to the Center of the Earth. The only other returning character is Sean's mother Liz, with Kristin Davis replacing Jane Wheeler in the role. Dwayne Johnson played Sean's stepfather, who is forced to accompany Sean on the trip to find his missing grandfather Alexander (played by Michael Caine) on a mythical and monstrous island.[5] Vanessa Hudgens was cast as Hutcherson's love interest, Kailani.

Short film

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The theatrical release of the film was preceded by a Looney Tunes short film titled Daffy's Rhapsody, featuring Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd in the first CG or 3-D depiction of these specific Looney Tunes characters. The short film's director, Matthew O'Callaghan, noted that "Daffy Rhapsody was originally recorded in the early 1950s as part of a kids' album". Unlike the earlier CG Looney Tunes shorts that appeared before Happy Feet Two and Yogi Bear, this short did not appear on the home video release of the film it accompanied.

Release

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Josh Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens in Sydney at the film's premiere on January 17, 2012

Theatrical release

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was released in cinemas on February 10, 2012, by Warner Bros. Pictures, Walden Media and New Line Cinema. The film was accompanied by a 3D Looney Tunes short titled Daffy's Rhapsody. The short was originally going to play before Happy Feet Two, but was replaced with I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat to go along with the bird theme.

Home media

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was released on DVD/Blu-ray on June 5, 2012.

Reception

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Box office

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island grossed $103.9 million in North America and $231.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $335.3 million, against a production budget of $79 million[6] surpassing its predecessor.[7][8] In North America, the film earned a $6.54 million on its debut Friday, ranking fourth at the box office.[9] Over the weekend, it earned $27.3 million, coming in third place, much higher than the original's $21.0 million debut.[10] Outside North America, Journey 2 began its run three weeks before its North American release.[11] It topped the box office outside North America for two consecutive weekends[12] and three in total.[13] It surpassed the original's total outside North America.[14] Its highest-grossing region after North America was China ($58.4 million),[15] followed by Russia and the CIS ($17.6 million) and Mexico ($12.7 million).[16]

Critical response

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On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval percentage of 45% based on 133 reviews and an average rating of 5.00 out of 10. The critics consensus states: "Aggressively unambitious, Journey 2 might thrill tween viewers, but most others will find it too intense for young audiences and too cartoonishly dull for adults."[17] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 41 out of 100 based on 27 critic reviews, indicating "mixed or average".[18] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale.[19]

Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B grade, stating that "the movie flies by pleasantly, and is then instantly forgettable. Perhaps Jules Verne can explain the science of that".[citation needed] Randy Cordova from the Arizona Republic said: "Johnson can't save the movie, directed by Brad Peyton, from being a sloppy skip from one seemingly unrelated idea to the next".[citation needed] Roger Ebert, who gave the first film two stars, gave the sequel two-and-a-half stars, stating: "It isn't a 'good' movie in the usual sense (or most senses), but it is jolly and goodnatured, and Michael Caine and Dwayne Johnson are among the most likable of actors".[20]

Accolades

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List of awards and nominations
Award Year Category Recipient Result
BMI Film & TV Awards 2012 Film Music Andrew Lockington Won
Golden Trailer Awards 2012 Best Animated Family Poster Warner Bros and Ignition Creative Nominated
Teen Choice Awards 2012 Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Vanessa Hudgens Nominated
Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Josh Hutcherson Won
Movie Guide Awards 2013 Best Family Film Nominated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2013 Favorite Male Butt Kicker Dwayne Johnson Won
Favorite Movie Actress Vanessa Hudgens Nominated

Soundtrack

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Future

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In August 2014, Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes were announced to write the script for a third film.[21] Brad Peyton and Dwayne Johnson were expected to direct and star in the sequel, respectively.[22] It was later stated that there would be two sequels.[23] By January 2018 however, Johnson stated despite the financial success of The Mysterious Island, and although a third film titled Journey 3: from the Earth to the Moon (based on the 1865 novel) was intended, its development had been cancelled due to a lack of immediate interest and troubles in adequately adapting the novel.[24] Despite this, reports from Hollywood production insiders arose in August 2020, stating that a sequel was once again in development. In December 2021, Hiram Garcia confirmed that Warner Bros. Pictures wants a sequel film, though Seven Bucks Productions decided to delay development in favor of pursuing other projects.[25]

See also

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References

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  9. ^ Subers, Ray (February 11, 2012). "Friday Report: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House' Draw Huge Crowds". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
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  14. ^ Subers, Ray (February 28, 2012). "Around-the-World Roundup: 'Ghost Rider 2' Catches Fire Overseas". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  15. ^ Xia, Yun (March 17, 2012). "China Weekly Box Office (03/05 – 03/11): War Horse repeat while A Simple Life shined; Mission Impossible 4 crossed $100m". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on June 8, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
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  20. ^ Roger Ebert (February 8, 2012). "Jump-starting the Nautilus with an electric eel". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on February 11, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  21. ^ "'Journey' Sequels in the Works With 'Conjuring' Writers (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. August 14, 2014. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  22. ^ "Brad Peyton Wants A More "Mature" Journey 3". We Got This Covered. May 21, 2015. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
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  24. ^ Stephens, David (January 3, 2018). "Dwayne Johnson Confirms That Journey 3 Isn't Happening". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on April 29, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
  25. ^ Weintraub, Steve (December 31, 2021). "Exclusive: Producer Hiram Garcia on 'Red Notice,' 'Black Adam,' the Next 'Jumanji' Sequel, and Dwayne Johnson's Upcoming Schedule". Collider. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
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