# The Wandering Earth 2 (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-wandering-earth-2-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.8/10 |
| Director | Frant Gwo |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 173 min |
| Festival premiere | Shanghai 2023 (Chinese Film Panorama) |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 1 nominations |

## Quick answer

The Wandering Earth 2 (2023) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Frant Gwo's prequel-sequel doubles down on planetary sacrifice — a sprawling, earnest sci-fi opera that proves Chinese b Metascore 65/100. Directed by Frant Gwo.

## Critics consensus

Frant Gwo's prequel-sequel doubles down on planetary sacrifice — a sprawling, earnest sci-fi opera that proves Chinese blockbuster craft can match its ambitions.

## Synopsis

Years before Earth begins its voyage through space, engineers and astronauts race to build the planetary engines and lunar projectors while a digital-life debate and looming solar catastrophe force humanity to choose collective survival over individual freedom.

## Cast

Andy Lau, Wu Jing, Li Xuejian, Zhu Yanmanzi

## Accolades

Premiered at Shanghai 2023, where it won the Chinese Film Panorama.
- Nominated for Best Picture — Golden Rooster Awards 2023
- Won Best Visual Effects — Golden Rooster Awards 2023

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
India: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Wandering Earth 2 worth watching?**
The Wandering Earth 2 holds a 73% Celluloid Score. Frant Gwo's prequel-sequel doubles down on planetary sacrifice — a sprawling, earnest sci-fi opera that proves Chinese blockbuster craft can match its ambitions.

**What is The Wandering Earth 2 about?**
Years before Earth begins its voyage through space, engineers and astronauts race to build the planetary engines and lunar projectors while a digital-life debate and looming solar catastrophe force humanity to choose collective survival over individual freedom.

**Who directed The Wandering Earth 2?**
The Wandering Earth 2 (2023) was directed by Frant Gwo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Wandering Earth 2?**
73% — the average of five public sources: critics 80%, audience 85%, Metascore 65/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.8/10.

**What awards did The Wandering Earth 2 win?**
The Wandering Earth 2 won Best Visual Effects (Golden Rooster Awards 2023), with 1 further nomination.

**Where can I watch The Wandering Earth 2?**
The Wandering Earth 2 is on Prime Video in India. Availability varies by region.

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