The trailer for Acrimony 2 opens with a flashback to the devastating events of the first film, revisiting the tragic and fiery conclusion that left Melinda (Taraji P. Henson) presumed dead. A voiceover from Melinda’s sister, Brenda, hints at unresolved grief and lingering anger: “Sometimes, the past doesn’t stay buried.” A shocking cut shows Melinda’s hand reaching out of the dark waters, revealing that somehow, she survived.
The trailer then shifts to the present, where we see Robert (Lyriq Bent), haunted by memories of Melinda, struggling to move on with his life. He’s remarried, and his wife is pregnant, yet he still carries guilt and fear. Eerie scenes reveal glimpses of Melinda—her reflection in a window, her shadow in the hallway—as though she’s still watching him. The tension builds as he begins receiving unsettling messages and gifts, hinting at her return.
The trailer teases Melinda’s reappearance, showing her as both vengeful and transformed. Scarred but alive, she has spent years planning her revenge, determined to reclaim what she believes Robert took from her. The trailer cuts between intense scenes: Melinda stalking Robert’s wife, psychological mind games, and a calculated plan to destroy his life piece by piece.
The stakes escalate as Robert’s new wife discovers that Melinda may still be alive. A chilling scene shows Melinda confronting her, delivering a menacing warning: “You took everything from me, and now, I’m going to take it all back.” What follows is a tense montage of suspenseful moments—Melinda sabotaging Robert’s career, stirring paranoia, and ultimately pushing him toward the edge of sanity.
The trailer reaches its climax as Robert and Melinda come face-to-face in a final showdown, with a dangerous, unpredictable tension simmering between them. The screen cuts to black, ending with a single line from Melinda: “Did you really think I’d let you go?”
