The story picks up years after the events of the first film. Jaguar Paw, now a respected leader of his people, has rebuilt his life with his wife, Seven, and their children in a secluded forest village. However, the peace they’ve fought so hard to achieve is threatened when rumors spread of the arrival of strange, pale-skinned men from across the sea. These foreigners bring with them powerful weapons, strange diseases, and a ruthless desire for conquest.
As the outsiders begin to encroach on their land, Jaguar Paw’s village faces division. Some believe these visitors are gods to be appeased, while others see them as harbingers of destruction. Jaguar Paw, haunted by the trauma of his past and driven by a fierce need to protect his family, takes a cautious but defiant stance.
The film’s narrative is interwoven with the journey of a young Mayan priestess who foresees a great calamity through her visions. She seeks Jaguar Paw’s aid, believing he holds the key to uniting the scattered tribes against the looming threat. Reluctantly, Jaguar Paw is drawn back into the violent struggles he hoped to leave behind, forced to reconcile his role as a protector and a leader.
The tension escalates as the invaders exploit the disunity among the tribes, leading to devastating battles and the destruction of sacred lands. Jaguar Paw and his allies must forge fragile alliances and use their knowledge of the land to outwit the technologically superior enemy.
The climax is an intense confrontation in the jungle, where Jaguar Paw faces a heartbreaking choice: to sacrifice what he loves most or risk the annihilation of his people. The film concludes on a poignant note, showing the resilience of the human spirit amid overwhelming odds, while hinting at the irreversible changes brought by colonization.
