"Insurgent" (2015) is a science fiction action film directed by Robert Schwentke, based on the second book in Veronica Roth's "Divergent" series.
The film stars Shailene Woodley as Tris Prior, Theo James as Four, and Kate Winslet as Jeanine Matthews, with new cast members including Octavia Spencer as Johanna and Naomi Watts as Evelyn.
Following the events of "Divergent," Tris and Four are fugitives on the run, hunted by the power-hungry Erudite leader Jeanine Matthews. They seek refuge among the factionless and other sympathetic factions while grappling with the aftermath of the previous film's events and Tris's grief over her parents' deaths. As they uncover a hidden message from the city's founders, they realize that the key to their society's survival might lie in Tris's Divergence.
Tris volunteers to undergo a series of grueling simulations set by Jeanine to unlock the message, risking her life in the process. As tensions between the factions escalate towards an all-out war, Tris and Four must confront their deepest fears and insecurities to save their society and expose the truth about their world.
"Insurgent" delves deeper into themes of power, control, and rebellion. The film features intense action sequences and expands on the dystopian world established in "Divergent." It received mixed reviews, with praise for its visual effects and performances, particularly Woodley's, but criticism for its complex plot and pacing. Despite the mixed critical reception, "Insurgent" was a commercial success and continued the narrative arc leading to the final installments of the "Divergent" series.