The Gods 2: The Dark Side (2023) – Trailer from Echelon Studios on Vimeo.

Actor Mykel Shannon Jenkins is emerging from hiding to pay off his old debts. However, he finds himself once again fighting for survival against his former boss and old enemy, who’s awaiting his return, in the new trailer for the highly-anticipated action sequel, ‘The Gods 2: The Dark Side.’

Echelon Studios unveiled the trailer to support of the film being available to stream for free On Demand and on digital platforms starting today. Details on how to watch the crime thriller for free can be found here. The movie is being released today in honor of Black History Month.

‘The Gods 2: The Dark Side’ is the follow-up to the 2017 drama, ‘The Gods.’ Besides starring in the newly released film, Jenkins also wrote, directed and produced the feature.

While discussing making the sequel, the filmmaker said: “‘The Gods 2’ has been an amazing collaboration between cast and crew to create a thrilling story we hope audiences will love. It has been an incredible experience to reprise the role of Mikey and a joy to continue to tell his story.”

Commenting on the crime thriller’s release, Sandro Gohoho, President of Licensing and Logistics for Echelon Studios, said: “We are delighted to have been able to work with the incredibly talented Mykel Shannon Jenkins once again, and are excited by the gritty world he has created with his original take on the action genre. We look forward to bringing this compelling vision to audiences – whether they be fans of the first installment or new viewers discovering the series for the first time – for free.”

To honor of its release, the new drama will receive an initial screening today at Cinelounge Sunset, Hollywood. Immediately following the screening, Jenkins will join his fellow cast members for a Q&A discussion.

Fun Film Fact: In ‘The Gods 2: The Dark Side,’ actor Kevin Interdonato reprises his role of Mikey James’ former boss and old enemy, Anthony Fasano, from ‘The Gods.’