In “Se7en 2 (2025),” retired detective William Somerset (played by Morgan Freeman) is drawn back into the fray when a copycat murderer emerges, replicating the gruesome acts of John Doe from the previous case.

He teams up with a new partner, FBI profiler Olivia Barnes (portrayed by Zoe Saldana), who offers a different viewpoint on the investigation while grappling with her own painful history. David Mills (played by Brad Pitt), now working as a private investigator and deeply affected by the traumatic events of the first film, is also pulled back into the situation after the killer taunts him with a message.

This new murderer initiates a series of killings inspired by the “seven heavenly virtues,” distorting them into grotesque and ironic forms of death. Somerset and Barnes chase after cryptic clues while attempting to keep Mills, who is still plagued by guilt and anger, from crossing ethical boundaries in his quest for justice.

The climax reveals a shocking twist: the killer is someone Mills had previously rescued, now fixated on challenging the moral limits of the team. In a tense and tragic confrontation, Somerset faces a heartbreaking choice to put an end to the killer’s rampage, leaving the remaining characters to ponder whether true justice has been achieved.

The film concludes with a haunting reminder of the complexities of human nature.