Species II (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, Species II is an action, horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Medak, running about 93 minutes. “Mating season begins...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross isn't exactly himself. He's slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with one goal -- to procreate with human women! When countless women suffer gruesome deaths after bearing half-alien offspring, scientist Laura Baker and hired assassin Press Lennox use Eve, a more tempered alien clone, to find Ross and his brood. Before long Eve escapes to mate with Ross.
Who’s in it. Species II stars Michael Madsen as Press Lenox, Natasha Henstridge as Eve, Marg Helgenberger as Dr. Laura Baker and Mykelti Williamson as Dennis Gamble, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Species II has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $19.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Species II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Species II tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Species II (1998)?
- In US, Species II is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Species II worth watching?
- Species II holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Species II?
- Species II stars Michael Madsen, Natasha Henstridge, Marg Helgenberger, Mykelti Williamson and George Dzundza.
- When was Species II released?
- Species II was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.