The Substitute 2: School's Out Apr 2026

The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998) is a direct-to-video action sequel that swaps the original's Tom Berenger for . While it follows a similar "undercover mercenary in a tough school" blueprint, it's known for its grittier, low-budget Brooklyn setting and some truly over-the-top action sequences. Core Plot & Premise

: After his brother (a history teacher) is murdered during a carjacking, mercenary Karl Thomasson (Treat Williams) goes undercover as a substitute teacher at Lenthrop High School in Brooklyn. The Substitute 2: School's Out

: Karl investigates "The Brotherhood," a student gang wearing backwards hoodies with eyeholes, while protecting his estranged niece, Anya. The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998) is a