---
title: "Escape Plan 2: Hades"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/escape-plan-2-hades-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 440471
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Escape Plan 2: Hades (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/escape-plan-2-hades-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Escape Plan 2: Hades" is a film that follows the work of an elite team of security specialists led by Ray Breslin. These specialists are trained in the art of breaking people out of highly secure prisons. The team's expertise is utilized to facilitate the escape of individuals from the world's most impenetrable correctional facilities. When one of Ray's most trusted operatives is kidnapped and disappears inside a highly advanced prison, Ray must use his skills to locate and rescue the operative. The prison in question is described as the most elaborate ever built. With the help of some of his former associates, Ray embarks on a mission to track down his missing operative.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Elite security team races to rescue a kidnapped operative from an impossible prison"

### Why Watch
- Complex, high-tech prison setting
- Fast-paced action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy emphasis on action may limit character depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violence and thriller elements, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, sci-fi, high-stakes

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven C. Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: Leomus Pictures, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Lionsgate

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sylvester Stallone** as *Ray Breslin*
- **Dave Bautista** as *Trent DeRosa*
- **Jesse Metcalfe** as *Luke Walken*
- **50 Cent** as *Hush*
- **Huang Xiaoming** as *Shu Ren*
- **Wes Chatham** as *Jaspar Kimbral*
- **Titus Welliver** as *The Zookeeper*
- **Tyron Woodley** as *Akala*
- **Chen Tang** as *Yusheng Ma*
- **Tyler Jon Olson** as *Moe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's profession?
Ray Breslin leads an elite team of security specialists who specialize in breaking people out of prisons.

### Q: When was the film released?
Escape Plan 2: Hades was released in the United States on June 29, 2018.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as an action, thriller, crime, mystery, and science‑fiction film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The story follows Breslin tracking down his operative Shu Ren after he is kidnapped and taken inside an elaborate prison.

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