---
title: "Shock Wave 2"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-wave-2-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 559974
imdb_id: "tt9597838"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 186
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shock Wave 2 (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shock-wave-2-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shock Wave 2 is a 2020 Hong Kong-Chinese action film written and directed by Herman Yau. Produced by and starring Andy Lau, the film serves as a standalone sequel to the 2017 film Shock Wave, featuring a new storyline and characters.

The plot follows bomb disposal officer Fung, who turns his back on the police after suffering life-changing injuries. When a series of bombings sweep Hong Kong, Fung must deal with memory loss and fragments of his former life to uncover the truth after being found unconscious at a crime scene.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former bomb disposal officer must uncover his identity amidst a devastating series of Hong Kong bombings."

### Why Watch
- Features a new storyline and characters from the original film
- Starring and produced by Andy Lau
- Directed by Herman Yau

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is a standalone sequel with a different storyline than the 2017 predecessor
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a two-hour action, crime, and thriller with a focus on explosive terrorism and memory loss.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #hong-kong-action, #crime-thriller, #explosives-expert, #memory-loss-mystery, #standalone-sequel

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Darkroom, Fawesome | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | AsianCrush, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Herman Yau
- **Networks / Studios**: Universe Entertainment, Alibaba Pictures Group, Bona Film Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Andy Lau** as *Poon Shing Fung*
- **Lau Ching-wan** as *Tung Cheuk Man*
- **Ni Ni** as *Pong Ling*
- **Gardner Tse Kwan-ho** as *Ma Sai Kwan*
- **Ron Ng Cheuk-hai** as *Lun Ting Pong*
- **Kenny Wong Tak-ban** as *Chan King To*
- **Raymond Chiu** as *Fat Sze*
- **Zhang Yang** as *Mon*
- **Keung Ho-man** as *Lee Yiu Sing*
- **Cheung Chun-kit** as *Stephen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film part of a continuous story?
It is a standalone sequel to the 2017 film Shock Wave with a new storyline and characters.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours.

### Q: What genres does the film fall into?
The movie is categorized as action, crime, and thriller.

### Q: Who is the main star of the film?
The film stars Andy Lau, who also served as a producer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shock Wave 2 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/559974)
- [Shock Wave 2 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_Wave_2)
- [Shock Wave 2 (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/559974-2/cast)
- [Shock Wave 2 - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Shock_Wave_2)

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