---
title: "The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scorpion-king-2-rise-of-a-warrior-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13486
imdb_id: "tt1104123"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 636
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-scorpion-king-2-rise-of-a-warrior-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, ApolloMovie Beteiligungs, The Sommers Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow young Mathayus on his relentless quest for justice against the evil King Sargon."

### Why Watch
- explores the origins of the legendary warrior
- features odds-defying adventures

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains some disappointing elements
- features mediocre video quality according to reviews
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Russell Mulcahy
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, ApolloMovie Beteiligungs, The Sommers Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Copon** as *Mathayus*
- **Randy Couture** as *Sargon*
- **Karen David** as *Layla (as Karen David)*
- **Simon Quarterman** as *Ari*
- **Tom Wu** as *Fong*
- **Andreas Wisniewski** as *Pollux*
- **Natalie Becker** as *Astarte*
- **Jeremy Crutchley** as *Baldo*
- **Shane Manie** as *Jesup*
- **Chase Agulhas** as *Young Noah*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior released?
The film had a domestic theatrical release in the year 2008, with a US release date of August 19, 2008.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under the action, adventure, and fantasy genres.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is a young Mathayus on his trajectory to become a formidable warrior king.

### Q: Who is the main villain Mathayus faces?
Mathayus faces the evil and powerful villain King Sargon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13486)
- [The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/14290)
- [The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008) - TrailerAddict](http://www.traileraddict.com/scorpion-king-2)
- [The Scorpion King (2002)](http://www.filmsite.org/series-mummy3.html)
- [The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (Blu-ray) (2008) - Univer…](https://www.oldies.com/product-view/71747M.html)
- [The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior Blu-ray](https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=936)

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