The story so far
The Essentials 2 (2026)
After traveling to the past and interrupting the plans of the villains Pals, Kanjuan and Walten finally live their well-deserved vacation but this is interrupted after revealing a new villain: Hyday the god of time, who will try to interrupt their plans, so Elisa, April, Elias, Julef join together to challenge Hyday.
It shares its release window with Colony, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
The Essentials 2 arrives on streaming August 29, 2026.
Behind the camera
The history behind The Essentials 2
Production is led by Kanjuanproducciones. Direction comes from Juan Gomez De Luque. It is the latest entry in the The Essentials series, which means built-in expectations and a fanbase that will have opinions from the first frame. It clocks in at 1 hour 30 minutes.
Why react to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
The right song over the right cut turns a trailer into a moment. Catch yourself reacting to it live.
Nobody lines up outside a theater for a streaming release, so the hype has to come from somewhere else. It can come from you.
Reactions on Reactr
Be one of the first to react
Reaction clips for The Essentials 2 will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
The Essentials 2: quick answers
How do I make my own The Essentials 2 reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/the-essentials-2, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does The Essentials 2 come out?
The Essentials 2 is scheduled to premiere on streaming on August 29, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Essentials 2?
Juan Gomez De Luque, MannieTom, Balu, LuzMaria Alva and Vicent Prat lead the cast, directed by Juan Gomez De Luque.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
