The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
“See how the legend of The Scorpion King began!”
Synopsis
The heroic tale of young Mathayus and his relentless quest for justice against an evil and powerful villain, King Sargon. Mathayus faces heart-stopping tribulations during his adventurous, odds-defying trajectory toward his ultimate destiny: becoming the formidable warrior king of an ancient desert empire.
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The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-01
Top Cast
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Michael Copon
Mathayus
Randy Couture
Sargon
Karen David
Layla (as Karen David)
Simon Quarterman
Ari
Tom Wu
Fong
Andreas Wisniewski
Pollux
Natalie Becker
Astarte
Jeremy Crutchley
Baldo
Shane Manie
Jesup
Chase Agulhas
Young Noah
Pierre Marais
Young Mathayus
Warrick Grier
General Abalgamash
Az Abrahams
King Hammurabi
Vaneshran Arumugam
Gudean Emissary
Mike Thompson
Molokh
Wayne Shields
Black Eyed Soldier
Diane Wilson
Woman in Swamp
Nathan Fredericks
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Randall McCormick, Stephen Sommers
- Original Score
- Klaus Badelt
- Original Title
- The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, South Africa, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, ApolloMovie Beteiligungs, The Sommers Company, Film Afrika
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
Randall McCormick, Stephen Sommers
Klaus Badelt
Glynn Speeckaert
John Gilbert
Sean Daniel, Lisa Gooding, James Jacks, Kevin Misher, Stephen Sommers
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Mulcahy
Director
Randall McCormick
Writer
John Gilbert
Editor
Sean Daniel
Producer
Lisa Gooding
Producer
James Jacks
Producer
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Glynn Speeckaert
Director of Photography
Tom Hannam
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
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What is The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior about?
The heroic tale of young Mathayus and his relentless quest for justice against an evil and powerful villain, King Sargon. Mathayus faces heart-stopping tribulations during his adventurous, odds-defying trajectory toward his ultimate destiny: becoming the formidable warrior king of an ancient desert empire.
Who directed The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
The principal cast of The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior includes Michael Copon, Randy Couture, Karen David, Simon Quarterman, Tom Wu.
When was The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior released and how long is it?
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior was composed by Klaus Badelt.
Is The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior based on a book or true story?
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Stephen Sommers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior?
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).