Code 8 Part II
A grieving girl recruits two former criminals to expose a protected police officer whose abuse of power is amplified by a world of superhuman abilities.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- urgent
- confrontational
- morally serious
- action movie night
- science fiction marathon
What critics said
Critics found the sequel reasonably entertaining as a socially conscious science-fiction action film but less character-focused and less balanced than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on superpowered people confronting corrupt police officers and a protected police sergeant.
Pavani seeks justice after her brother is killed by corrupt officers and must oppose Sergeant Kingston.
The film combines superhuman qualities with ex-convict protagonists, crime plotting, and confrontations with law enforcement.
Pavani enlists ex-con Connor and his former partner Garrett to challenge the police sergeant.
Films like Code 8 Part II, and why
Code 8
Shares near-future superpowers, criminalized marginalized communities, and resistance against abusive state authority.
Brightburn
Combines superhuman abilities with crime-thriller plotting, police corruption, and morally conflicted protagonists.
Project Power
Features vigilante justice, oppressive institutions, and grounded superhero action in an urban setting.
They Cloned Tyrone
Connects speculative abilities with social inequality, police violence, and a tense ensemble action narrative.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Chan
- Release Date
- 2024-02-27
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (756)
Cast
- Robbie Amell
- Stephen Amell
- Alex Mallari Jr.
- Sirena Gulamgaus
- Aaron Abrams
- Moe Jeudy-Lamour
- Akiel Julien
- Natalie Liconti
- Nneka Elliott
- Sammy Azero
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Code 8 Part II about?
- A grieving girl recruits two former criminals to expose a protected police officer whose abuse of power is amplified by a world of superhuman abilities.
- What is Code 8 Part II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Code 8 Part II as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Code 8 Part II violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Code 8 Part II as moderate.
- What did critics think of Code 8 Part II?
- Critics found the sequel reasonably entertaining as a socially conscious science-fiction action film but less character-focused and less balanced than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Code 8 Part II?
- Films with a similar feel include Code 8, Brightburn, Project Power, and They Cloned Tyrone.
- How long is Code 8 Part II?
- Code 8 Part II runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Code 8 Part II?
- In United States, Code 8 Part II streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
