Species II (1998) Story, Cast, Trailer & Where to Watch

Movie Information

Full Title	Species II
Release Year	1998
Genre	Horror, Science Fiction
Language	English
Country	United States
Director	Peter Medak
Writer	Chris Brancato
Main Cast	Michael Madsen, Natasha Henstridge, Justin Lazard, Mykelti Williamson
Runtime	1 hour 33 minutes
Movie Type	Premium Movie
Production Company	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Budget	Approximately $35 million
Box Office	Over $19.2 million
CBFC Rating	A

Awards & Recognition

The film continued the Species franchise and became known among science fiction horror fans for expanding the alien-hybrid storyline introduced in the original film.

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Where to Watch

This movie is available on premium streaming platforms:

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Story Overview

Species II continues the terrifying story of alien DNA mixing with human life, but this time the danger becomes even more intense and uncontrollable. The film begins with a historic space mission to Mars. A team of astronauts travels to the red planet to collect soil samples and search for signs of life. The crew includes Commander Patrick Ross, Anne Sampas, and Dennis Gamble. Their mission seems successful, but while they are on Mars, they discover a strange organic substance hidden in the soil. Without realizing the danger, they bring it back with them.

During the return trip to Earth, something goes wrong. The unknown alien material begins to react with the astronauts’ bodies. Communication with mission control is briefly lost, creating fear and confusion, but eventually contact is restored. When the astronauts return to Earth, they are welcomed as heroes. The public sees them as brave explorers, but scientists secretly worry that the strange substance from Mars may have contaminated them.

Soon after returning home, Commander Patrick Ross starts feeling different. His body temperature rises, his strength increases, and his behavior becomes more aggressive and sexual. The alien DNA inside him is activating. Unlike Sil from the first film, who was a human-alien hybrid created in a lab, Patrick becomes infected and transformed from within. His body begins mutating, and his main biological drive becomes reproduction.

Patrick starts seeking women to mate with, but this is not normal human behavior. When he has sex, the alien DNA spreads rapidly, causing the women to become pregnant almost instantly. The pregnancies are not natural. Within hours, the alien embryos grow at a horrifying speed, tearing through the women’s bodies and killing them in violent scenes. Each death leaves scientists confused, as no disease or normal explanation fits the pattern.

Meanwhile, the government realizes the situation may be connected to the alien hybrid Sil from the first film. They decide to bring back Dr. Laura Baker, the molecular biologist who survived the previous alien outbreak. She understands alien DNA better than anyone. Also returning is Preston “Pre” Lennox, the anthropologist. Together, they join a new team to investigate the mysterious deaths.

As Dr. Baker studies the evidence, she discovers that the alien DNA in Patrick is similar to Sil’s genetic structure. She warns that if Patrick continues spreading his seed, a new alien species could be born on Earth. The situation becomes urgent. Unlike Sil, who carefully chose strong mates, Patrick is unstable and spreading the alien genetics randomly, creating deadly and unpredictable results.

To stop the threat, the team makes a shocking decision — they bring back Sil. Scientists had preserved her DNA, and they clone her again in hopes that she can lead them to Patrick. Sil grows quickly once more, developing into an adult woman. But this time, Dr. Baker tries to connect with her emotionally, believing Sil might help them if treated with understanding instead of fear.

Sil senses Patrick’s presence almost immediately. She explains that he is not a true hybrid like her but a carrier spreading damaged alien DNA. According to Sil, the species must remain pure, and Patrick’s actions are dangerous even to alien survival. This creates an uneasy alliance: Sil wants to find Patrick not to save humans, but to eliminate him.

Patrick, meanwhile, is losing control of his human side. His skin becomes pale, his body stronger, and his alien features start to appear. He becomes more violent and desperate. His wife, unaware of his transformation, tries to help him, but she eventually becomes a victim of his mutation. Patrick’s humanity fades as the alien instincts take over completely.

The chase leads to Washington D.C., where Patrick hides underground in the sewer system — similar to Sil’s hiding place in the first film. Sil and the team follow him. Sil is both predator and protector, moving with deadly confidence. She wants to mate with a strong partner of her own kind, but she sees Patrick as genetically flawed and unworthy.

In the final confrontation, Patrick transforms into his full alien form. The creature is larger, stronger, and more aggressive than Sil. A brutal fight takes place in the dark tunnels. Sil battles Patrick in a savage clash of claws, teeth, and alien strength. Dr. Baker and the others try to assist using weapons and explosives.

During the fight, Sil briefly shows emotional connection toward Dr. Baker, showing she remembers kindness. But survival instinct dominates. Patrick wounds Sil badly, but she manages to fatally injure him. The team uses fire and gunshots to finish the creature. Patrick dies, ending the immediate threat.

However, Sil is also dying from her injuries. In her final moments, she asks Dr. Baker to stay with her, showing a rare human-like vulnerability. Dr. Baker feels sympathy, realizing Sil never chose to exist. Sil dies, and her body is destroyed to prevent further contamination.

The government believes the nightmare is finally over. But in the last scene, a dog is shown infected with alien DNA after eating contaminated remains, suggesting the alien genetics have survived once again.

Species II explores themes of uncontrolled science, biological instinct, and the fear of contamination. It shows how alien life, driven purely by survival and reproduction, clashes violently with human morality and emotion. The film increases the horror from the first movie by showing infection instead of just one hybrid, making the threat feel widespread and unstoppable.

The story leaves viewers with an unsettling message: once alien life mixes with humanity, it may be impossible to erase completely.

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Audience Response

The sequel is remembered for continuing the franchise’s science fiction horror concept. It gained attention among fans of creature features and alien-themed thrillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Species II a sequel?
Yes, it is the direct sequel to the 1995 film Species.

Q: Is Species II a horror movie?
Yes, it blends horror with science fiction elements.

Q: Is Species II suitable for kids?
The film contains mature themes and is intended for adult audiences.

Q: Do I need to watch the first film?
Watching the original Species helps understand the background, but the sequel follows a new storyline.