The trailer for Acrimony 2 opens with a haunting scene on dark waters, reminiscent of the intense final moments of the first film. Melinda (Taraji P. Henson) narrates in a low, vengeful tone, “Some things you don’t let go of… and some things don’t let go of you.” In a shocking twist, it’s revealed that Melinda survived her presumed death. Cut to her recovering in a secluded hospital, staring out a rain-soaked window, eyes burning with unresolved fury.
We catch up with Robert (Lyriq Bent), now fully entrenched in his new life, remarried, with a baby on the way, and a successful business. He believes the ghosts of his past are finally behind him—until strange things start happening. He notices unsettling messages scrawled on his car, items out of place in his home, and a shadowy figure watching him from a distance. A voiceover suggests, “You can’t bury your past, especially when it’s coming for you.”
The trailer builds suspense as Melinda reappears in Robert’s life, orchestrating subtle, haunting psychological warfare. As she steps back into society, she begins to infiltrate Robert’s business, befriending his employees and planting seeds of distrust in his marriage. The tension escalates as Robert’s wife becomes aware of Melinda’s presence, leading to a confrontation between the two women that leaves Robert’s wife visibly shaken.
The trailer crescendos with scenes of Melinda exacting her revenge through a series of calculated moves: sabotaging Robert’s career, spreading rumors, and isolating him from his family. In one chilling moment, Robert confronts her, pleading for peace. Melinda’s response? A cold, unyielding stare as she whispers, “I’m not done with you yet.”
The final shot shows Melinda, walking away calmly as Robert’s life burns in the background, her face reflecting a mix of satisfaction and fury.
