(2022) is a South Korean action crime thriller directed by Lee Sang-yong. It serves as the direct sequel to the 2017 hit The Outlaws and is the second installment in a planned eight-film franchise. Plot Overview

Set four years after the events of the first film, "Beast Cop" (Ma Dong-seok) and his captain travel to Vietnam to extradite a fugitive. Once there, they discover a series of gruesome murders targeting South Korean tourists orchestrated by the ruthless serial killer Kang Hae-sang (Son Suk-ku). Ignoring local jurisdictional boundaries, the team pursues the killer across borders, leading to a high-stakes showdown back in Korea. Core Cast and Characters

as Jeon Il-man: The captain of the Major Crimes Unit.

The story is loosely inspired by the , involving serial kidnappings and murders of South Korean tourists in the Philippines between 2008 and 2012. Franchise Future The series has continued with several sequels: The Roundup: No Way Out (2023). The Roundup: Punishment (2024).

A Japanese adaptation titled was announced for 2026.

as Ma Seok-do: The formidable Lieutenant of the Major Crimes Unit known for his "tank-like" physical presence and blunt force justice.

as Jang Yi-soo: A former gangster turned tour agent who provides reluctant assistance to the police. Box Office and Cultural Impact