I Am Legend 2 picks up years after the events of the original film, with Robert Neville’s (Will Smith) legacy still shaping the world. The story begins in a desolate and still-dangerous New York City, where small human settlements have started to reclaim parts of the city from the infected, known as Darkseekers. The world has changed since Neville’s death, with the cure he discovered offering a slim chance of hope. However, the Darkseekers have evolved, becoming smarter, stronger, and more dangerous than ever before.
The film introduces a new protagonist, played by Michael B. Jordan, who portrays a survivor named Marcus. Marcus is a former military scientist inspired by Neville’s research. He’s determined to continue the fight against the infected and perfect the cure that could save humanity. Early on, Marcus uncovers old recordings from Neville’s lab, including a shocking revelation: Neville didn’t die. Instead, he survived the explosion and has been hiding out in the ruins of the city, continuing his experiments in secret.
The trailer teases Marcus’ mission to find Neville, believing him to hold the final key to a full cure. As he and his small group of survivors venture deeper into the heart of the city, they encounter more evolved Darkseekers—ones that can now strategize and coordinate attacks. The film’s action sequences intensify, showcasing Marcus’ tactical expertise as he navigates the increasingly hostile environment.
When Marcus finally finds Neville (Will Smith), the once-legendary scientist is a shadow of his former self—worn down, guilt-ridden, and haunted by the past. The reunion is bittersweet, but they join forces to fight against the new Darkseeker threat. Neville reveals that the infected aren’t just mindless monsters—they’re evolving into a new species, and the future of humanity may lie in coexisting with them rather than eradicating them.
In the film’s climax, Neville and Marcus face an impossible choice: finish the cure or find a way to coexist with the new race of beings. The trailer ends with Neville saying, “I used to think there was only one way to save us… now, I’m not so sure.”
