Amsterdamned II is a 2025 Dutch-language crime thriller slasher film written, composed and directed by Dick Maas. It is a sequel to his 1988 film Amsterdamned. The film stars Huub Stapel reprising his role as Detective Eric Visser, along with Holly Mae Brood.
Amsterdamned II premiered on 1 December 2025 in Amsterdam and was released in the Netherlands on 4 December 2025 by Splendid Film. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences and Maas' direction, but criticized the script and dialogue. The film won the Golden Film award after having sold over 100,000 tickets.
The film finished in 5th place in the list of best-visited Dutch films of 2025. Just over 214,000 tickets were sold in 2025 and just over 301,000 tickets in total, including tickets sold in 2026.
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Plot
As an American couple enjoys a midnight cruise on the canals of Amsterdam, they discover their pilot missing before both are dragged underwater and killed. The next morning, tourists discover the corpses of the couple on a burning boat. Detective Tara Lee, a young but determined investigator, is assigned the perplexing case.
The next night, a drag queen is followed along a canal by a mysterious figure. The drag queen's body is found the following morning disembowled on an anchor. Tara realizes the police are likely dealing with a canal-based serial killer. Her chief, Koos van Amstel, decides to call his old friend, retired detective Eric Visser.
Eric was involved in a similar case nearly four decades ago. Eric has returned to Amsterdam to receive a medal for his career. When they meet, Koos explains to Eric that this serial killer appears to be an expert diver, just as in the original case. Moreover, DNA testing, requested by the daughter of the man Eric caught for the original crimes, has suggested the man may have been innocent: his DNA was not at any of the old crime scenes.
Eric and Koos examine the boat from the couple's killing. Eric feels uneasy because the scene reminds him so much of the original killings, including the killer's almost superhuman abilities. Tara is not thrilled about Eric's involvement, although he assures her that he is there simply as an observer. However, at Koos's encouragement, Eric launches his own investigation. Eric visits the daughter of the original "killer;" after a tense conversation where she blames Eric for the death of her father, the daughter slips away.
Two more people are discovered killed in the canal, drowned in a mini-car they drunkenly drove into the water. Tara allows Eric to investigate the scene with her and she warms to him after he deduces how the killings occurred. A disgraced professor meets with Tara and insists the killer is actually a supernatural figure from Dutch folklore, the Bullebak, that haunts canals. Tara scoffs at this suggestion.
Tara and Eric cross paths again as both their investigations lead to Josef, an old diving colleague of the original "killer." Josef flees, inciting an elaborate chase. Eric finally corners Josef on top of a building. Josef cryptically scoffs at Eric's efforts to catch the killer before setting himself on fire and jumping to his death.
Production
Development
In a 2013 interview with Schokkend Nieuws, Dick Maas said that in the 90s he had considered making a sequel to Amsterdamned titled Rotterdoom, set in Rotterdam. However, the project never materialized. In 2022, NL Film approached Maas regarding making a sequel to the film, but he declined.
In December 2023, it was announced that Amsterdamned would get a sequel with Huub Stapel reprising his role as Eric Visser. Tatum Dagelet reprises her role as Eric's daughter, Anneke Visser, with Dunya Khayame, Tarik Moree, Ruben Brinkman, Mattijn Hartemink, and Pierre Bokma being cast.
Filming
Principal photography began on 8 September 2024 in Amsterdam, with further shooting taking place in Alkmaar. Filming concluded on 18 December, with pick up shots being scheduled for the summer.
Post-production
The film features over 300 visual effect shots; Generative AI was used for planning, visualization, and visual effects.
Marketing
The first teaser trailer was released on 18 December 2024. The first and second trailer were released on 7 October 2025 and 22 November 2025.
Release
Amsterdamned II premiered on 1 December 2025 for press and guests at the Tuschinski Theatre in Amsterdam. The film was released in the Dutch cinemas on 4 December 2025 by Splendid Film. It will be made available on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical release. Incredible Film will handle international sales for the film. It will be the first Dutch IMAX-film.
Kijkwijzer gave the film a 12 rating for violence, fear, drug use, and coarse language. A month after its release, a complaint was filed due to a scene involving a drag queen. As a result, Kijkwijzer added an extra symbol for discrimination.
Critical response
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Home media
The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on 9 March 2026.