:The Divergent Series: Insurgent
{{short description|2015 film by Robert Schwentke}}
{{about|the film|the novel on which it is based|Insurgent (novel)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2014}}
{{Infobox film
| name = The Divergent Series: Insurgent
| image = Insurgent poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Robert Schwentke
| producer = {{Plain list|
- Douglas Wick
- Lucy Fisher
- Pouya Shabazian}}
| writer = {{ubl|Brian Duffield|Akiva Goldsman|Mark Bomback}}
| based_on = {{Based on|Insurgent|Veronica Roth}}
| starring = {{Plain list|
- Shailene Woodley
- Theo James
- Octavia Spencer
- Jai Courtney
- Ray Stevenson
- Zoë Kravitz
- Miles Teller
- Ansel Elgort
- Maggie Q
- Naomi Watts
- Kate Winslet
}}
| music = Joseph Trapanese
| cinematography = Florian Ballhaus
| editing = {{Plainlist|
- Nancy Richardson
- Stuart Levy}}
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
| distributor = {{Plainlist|
| released = {{Film date|2015|03|11|London|2015|03|20|United States}}
| runtime = 119 minutes{{cite web | url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/insurgent-film-0 | title=INSURGENT (12A) | work=British Board of Film Classification | date=March 6, 2015 | access-date=March 6, 2015 | archive-date=March 18, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318214123/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/insurgent-film-0 | url-status=dead }}
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget = $110 million{{Cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=insurgent.htm |title=The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |access-date=December 23, 2015 |archive-date=December 21, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221060411/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=insurgent.htm |url-status=live }}
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The Divergent Series: Insurgent (simply known as Insurgent) is a 2015 American dystopian science fiction action film directed by Robert Schwentke, based on the 2012 novel Insurgent, the second book in the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth. It is the sequel to the 2014 film Divergent and the second installment in The Divergent Series,{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/02/robert-schwentke-insurgent-director-divergent-sequel-681646/|title=Robert Schwentke To Direct 'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent'|date=February 12, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2014|archive-date=June 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613122241/http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/robert-schwentke-insurgent-director-divergent-sequel/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/02/12/divergent-sequel-robert-schwentke-insurgent/|title=Summit announces director for 'Divergent' sequel|access-date=May 27, 2014|archive-date=October 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026194536/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/02/12/divergent-sequel-robert-schwentke-insurgent/|url-status=live}} produced by Lucy Fisher, Pouya Shabazian and Douglas Wick, with a screenplay by Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman and Mark Bomback.{{cite web|title=Insurgent Movie|url=http://iamdivergent.com/?page_id=1846|publisher=iamdivergent.com|access-date=30 December 2013|archive-date=December 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235112/http://iamdivergent.com/?page_id=1846|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/gods-of-egypt-release-date/|last=Trumbore|first=Dave|title=Summit Sets Release Dates for DIVERGENT Threequel ALLEGIANT, Plus GODS OF EGYPT and STEP UP ALL IN|publisher=Collider.com|date=December 16, 2013|access-date=December 17, 2013|archive-date=December 17, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217040938/http://collider.com/gods-of-egypt-release-date/|url-status=live}} Schwentke took over from Neil Burger as director, with Burger serving as the executive producer of the film. Along with the first film's returning cast, led by Shailene Woodley and Theo James, the sequel features supporting actors Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Suki Waterhouse, Rosa Salazar, Daniel Dae Kim, Jonny Weston, Emjay Anthony, and Keiynan Lonsdale.
The plot of Insurgent takes place five days after the previous installment and continues to follow Dauntless soldier Tris Prior; Tris and Four, her Dauntless instructor, are on the run after evading a coup from Erudite faction leader Jeanine and the rest of her faction. The faction system in post-apocalyptic Chicago is crumbling, and everyone is desperate for power — and answers. Filming began on May 27, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia, before concluding on September 6, 2014.
The Divergent Series: Insurgent was released on March 20, 2015, in the United States in the IMAX 3D format as well as regular 3D and 2D.{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/divergent-box-office/|title='Divergent' Debuts to $4.9 Million, Lionsgate Greenlights 'Insurgent'|date=March 21, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2014|archive-date=September 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912091918/https://www.thewrap.com/divergent-box-office/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/divergent-series-insurgent-3d-motion-posters/|title='The Divergent Series: Insurgent' to Open in 3D; See the New Motion Posters|date=October 28, 2014|access-date=October 28, 2014|archive-date=December 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206155909/https://www.slashfilm.com/divergent-series-insurgent-3d-motion-posters/|url-status=live}} Critical reaction to the film was mixed. Some considered the film to be an improvement over its predecessor, with the visual style, action sequences, and Woodley's performance being singled out for praise; criticism focused on the film's storyline and derivative nature. The film was a commercial success, grossing $52.2 million in its opening weekend and reaching the number one spot at the box-office. During its release in theaters, the film earned $297.3 million worldwide.{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=insurgent.htm |title=Insurgent (2015) |website=Box Office Mojo |access-date=December 23, 2015 |archive-date=April 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419032159/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=insurgent.htm |url-status=live }}
A sequel, Allegiant, was released on March 18, 2016.{{cite news | title=Lionsgate Splitting Third 'Divergent' Book 'Allegiant' into Two Films | url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/lionsgate-splitting-third-divergent-book-allegiant-into-two-films-1201155988/ | work=Variety | access-date=December 9, 2017 | archive-date=December 22, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051857/https://variety.com/2014/film/news/lionsgate-splitting-third-divergent-book-allegiant-into-two-films-1201155988/ | url-status=live }}
Plot
Five days after the assault on the Abnegation faction by the Erudite leader Jeanine and her mind-controlled Dauntless soldiers,{{Efn|As depicted in Divergent (film) (2014)}} Jeanine has declared martial law, insisting the Divergents and their allies are the enemies.
Among the Abnegation wreckage, the Dauntless leaders Max and Eric recover a box with all five faction symbols on its sides. Jeanine presumes it contains data from the city's founders and the means to end the Divergence problem. As only Divergents can open the box, she orders all of them to be captured.
Divergent Beatrice "Tris" Prior, her boyfriend Four, brother Caleb, and Dauntless troublemaker Peter hide in the Amity compound led by Johanna Rayes. Eric tests the occupants for Divergence. Peter reveals their location as the others escape on a train to Factionless territory. Four discloses to the Factionless that his real name is Tobias Eaton, son of leader Evelyn, whom he resents for leaving him with abusive father Marcus. At the Factionless compound, Evelyn proposes a Dauntless-Factionless alliance against Erudite, but Four declines.
The following day, the three leave for Candor to meet up with the remaining Dauntless who were given shelter there, including Tori and Tris's best friend, Christina. During the trek, a disheartened Caleb splits from the group. Upon arrival, Tris and Four are arrested and brought before Candor leader Jack Kang, who intends to deliver them to Jeanine. However, Four pleads for a trial using Candor's truth serum. The serum reveals the real events, and they are absolved, but Tris tearfully admits to killing Christina's lover, Will, which angers her.
The Dauntless, aligned with Jeanine, attack Candor, injuring many with metal disks. Max and Eric capture Tris, revealing she has a Divergent reading of 100%, making her ideal for opening the box. Four saves Tris and kills Eric for his crimes. Meanwhile, Jeanine, frustrated by the failed Divergent subjects in the simulations, is approached by Peter, who suggests exploiting Tris's selfless Abnegation upbringing to reach her.
Back at the Factionless base, Four reluctantly agrees with Evelyn that war is inevitable. Jeanine activates the disks, a mind control device that causes Christina and her friends Marlene and Hector to walk robotically towards a ledge and ask for Tris's surrender. Tris and Tori manage to grab Christina and Hector in time, but Marlene plunges to her death. Overcome by guilt, Tris decides to turn herself over to Jeanine.
At the Erudite headquarters, Tris threatens to kill herself rather than comply, but she is stopped by the presence of Caleb, who is fully committed to Erudite. Tris agrees to undergo the trials if the suicides cease. Under Jeanine, Caleb, and Peter's watch, Tris overcomes the first four simulations before she requires rest.
The next day, after discovering that Four was captured while he tried to rescue her, Tris fails the Amity trial, and her vital signs cease, shocking Jeanine. Peter takes her body to Four, reveals he faked her death, and assists him in overpowering the guards. Tris is now determined to unveil the box's message, so with Peter's help, they return to the simulation room. She successfully opens the box in front of everyone. A hologram explains that the walled city and the faction system were part of an experiment, with the Divergents as its ultimate goal. The world is waiting outside for them to rejoin it.
Realizing she has lost, Jeanine orders the box buried and Four and Tris executed. However, the Factionless burst in, incapacitate Max, and rescue them. Jeanine and Caleb are arrested, and the message is broadcast citywide. Celebrated as a hero, Tris is eager to explore the outside world. In her cell, Jeanine wonders about life beyond the wall. Evelyn tells her she will never know and kills her.
Cast
{{See also|List of The Divergent trilogy characters}}
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- Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior, a 17-year old Divergent fugitive on the run
- Theo James as Tobias "Four" Eaton, a Divergent, former Dauntless member, and boyfriend of Tris
- Kate Winslet as Jeanine Matthews, the cruel leader of Erudite who has the Divergents hunted down
- Miles Teller as Peter Hayes
- Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior, Tris' brother who sides with Jeanine
- Jai Courtney as Eric Coulter, the ruthless leader of Dauntless and one of Jeanine's right-hand men
- Octavia Spencer as Johanna Reyes
- Ray Stevenson as Marcus Eaton
- Zoë Kravitz as Christina, Tris' best friend and a former Dauntless member
- Maggie Q as Tori Wu
- Mekhi Phifer as Max
- Janet McTeer as Edith Prior, the ancestor of Tris' father Andrew who appears in a holographic message
- Daniel Dae Kim as Jack Kang, the leader of Candor
- Naomi Watts as Evelyn Johnson-Eaton, the leader of Factionless and the mother of Four
- Emjay Anthony as Hector
- Keiynan Lonsdale as Uriah Pedrad
- Rosa Salazar as Lynn
- Suki Waterhouse as Marlene
- Jonny Weston as Edgar
- Tony Goldwyn as Andrew Prior, Tris' deceased father who is in Jeanine's simulation Tris undergoes
- Ashley Judd as Natalie Prior, Tris' deceased mother who is in Jeanine's simulation Tris undergoes
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Production
=Pre-production=
In December 2013, Summit Entertainment announced that a film adaptation of Insurgent would be released as The Divergent Series: Insurgent on March 20, 2015, as a sequel to the film adaptation of Divergent with Brian Duffield originally chosen to write the script for the film.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/divergent-sequel-insurgent-brian-duffield/|last=Trumbore|first=Dave|title=Summit Sets Brian Duffield to Pen DIVERGENT Sequel, INSURGENT|publisher=Collider.com|date=May 7, 2013|access-date=September 3, 2013|archive-date=August 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812154218/http://collider.com/divergent-sequel-insurgent-brian-duffield/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Divergent-Sequel-Insurgent-Adaptation-Gets-Writer-37419.html|title=Divergent Sequel Insurgent Adaptation Gets A Writer|date=May 7, 2013|access-date=September 3, 2013|archive-date=June 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609214043/http://www.cinemablend.com/new/divergent-sequel-insurgent-adaptation-gets-writer-37419.html|url-status=live}} On December 16, 2013, it was announced that Neil Burger, director of Divergent, would not return to direct Insurgent, due to him still working on the first film.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/divergent-director-neil-burger-wont-do-sequel-exclusive-1200966623/|title='Divergent' Director Neil Burger Won't Do Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)|date=December 17, 2013|access-date=December 17, 2013|archive-date=December 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218220045/http://variety.com/2013/film/news/divergent-director-neil-burger-wont-do-sequel-exclusive-1200966623/|url-status=live}} On February 13, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke was offered the director position for the film and that Akiva Goldsman had been hired to re-write Duffield's script.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/02/robert-schwentke-insurgent-director-divergent-sequel-681646/|title=Robert Schwentke To Direct 'Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent'|date=February 12, 2014|access-date=February 13, 2014|archive-date=June 13, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613122241/http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/robert-schwentke-insurgent-director-divergent-sequel/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/02/12/divergent-sequel-robert-schwentke-insurgent/|title=Summit announces director for 'Divergent' sequel|access-date=February 13, 2014|archive-date=October 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026194536/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/02/12/divergent-sequel-robert-schwentke-insurgent/|url-status=live}}
=Casting=
In March 2014, it was confirmed that Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Jai Courtney, Ansel Elgort, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Mekhi Phifer, and Kate Winslet would reprise their roles from Divergent.{{cite web|title=Octavia Spencer Announced As Newest Cast Member Of 'Divergent Sequel 'Insurgent'|url=http://www.the-news-room.co.za/link/29370_octavia-spencer-announced-as-newest-cast-member-of-divergent-sequel-insurgent|access-date=27 May 2014|archive-date=October 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003195107/http://www.the-news-room.co.za/link/29370_octavia-spencer-announced-as-newest-cast-member-of-divergent-sequel-insurgent|url-status=dead}} Additionally, Ashley Judd, whose character died in the previous film, joined the cast for flashback and dream scenes involving her character.{{cite web|title=PHOTOS: Ashley Judd Is Back On The Set Of 'Insurgent' Filming Flashback Scenes|url=http://www.pagetopremiere.com/2014/07/photos-ashley-judd-is-back-on-the-set-of-insurgent-filming-flashback-scenes/|access-date=27 July 2014|archive-date=March 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322193955/http://www.pagetopremiere.com/2014/07/photos-ashley-judd-is-back-on-the-set-of-insurgent-filming-flashback-scenes/|url-status=live}} Woodley, who was filming The Fault in Our Stars at the time, cut her hair in order to appear in both films.
On May 12, 2014, it was announced that Octavia Spencer joined the cast as Amity representative Johanna Reyes.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/octavia-spencer-divergent-insurgent-1201178446/|title=Octavia Spencer joins Insurgent|date=May 12, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2014|archive-date=June 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606114802/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/octavia-spencer-divergent-insurgent-1201178446/|url-status=live}} Late May 2014, Suki Waterhouse and Jonny Weston were cast as Marlene and Edgar, respectively.{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/2014/05/29/insurgent-cast-suki-waterhouse-jonny-weston/|title='Insurgent' casts Suki Waterhouse, Jonny Weston (updated)|date=May 29, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2014|archive-date=May 31, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140531065536/http://www.hypable.com/2014/05/29/insurgent-cast-suki-waterhouse-jonny-weston/|url-status=live}} The character of Edgar does not appear in the Divergent trilogy; Weston later confirmed that the character is a member of factionless.{{cite web|url=http://www.enstarz.com/articles/64102/20150202/insurgent-movie-news-mind-blowing-new-trailer-plus-details-on-jonny-weston-s-character-he-s-a-member-of-the-factionless-video.htm|title='Insurgent' Movie News: 'Mind-Blowing New Trailer,' Plus Details On Jonny Weston's Character, 'He's A Member Of The Factionless' [VIDEO]|date=February 2, 2015|access-date=February 3, 2015|archive-date=February 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225090806/http://www.enstarz.com/articles/64102/20150202/insurgent-movie-news-mind-blowing-new-trailer-plus-details-on-jonny-weston-s-character-he-s-a-member-of-the-factionless-video.htm|url-status=live}} Early June 2014, Stephanie Leigh Schlund announced that she was cast in the film as a member of the Amity, although she did not appear in the finished film.{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/2014/05/23/insurgent-movie-cast-stephanie-schlund/|title='Hunger Games' actress Stephanie L. Schlund joins 'Insurgent'|date=May 23, 2014|access-date=June 11, 2014|archive-date=June 11, 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140611050815/http://www.hypable.com/2014/05/23/insurgent-movie-cast-stephanie-schlund/|url-status=live}} Naomi Watts and Daniel Dae Kim joined the cast as Evelyn Johnson and Jack Kang.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/naomi-watts-joins-insurgent-two-709252|title=Naomi Watts Joins 'Insurgent,' Two 'Allegiant' Films (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 4, 2014|access-date=June 4, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/06/05/insurgent-daniel-dae-kim-divergent/|title='Insurgent': Daniel Dae Kim joins cast|access-date=June 6, 2014|archive-date=December 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216080913/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/06/05/insurgent-daniel-dae-kim-divergent/|url-status=live}} On June 9, 2014, Rosa Salazar joined the cast as Lynn.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/parenthood-actress-rosa-salazar-joins-710446|title='Parenthood' Actress Rosa Salazar Joins 'Insurgent' (Exclusive)|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 9, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614113914/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/parenthood-actress-rosa-salazar-joins-710446|url-status=live}} On June 10, 2014, Australian actor Keiynan Lonsdale joined the cast as Uriah.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/06/divergent-insurgent-keiynan-lonsdale-uriah-787095/|title='Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Casts Keiynan Lonsdale As Uriah|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=June 11, 2014|archive-date=June 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140612101539/http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/divergent-insurgent-keiynan-lonsdale-uriah/|url-status=live}} On June 11, 2014, Emjay Anthony joined the cast as Hector.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/chef-actor-emjay-anthony-joins-insurgent-cast-1201218378/|title='Chef' Actor Emjay Anthony Joins 'Insurgent' Cast|access-date=June 12, 2014|archive-date=April 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415082347/https://variety.com/2014/film/news/chef-actor-emjay-anthony-joins-insurgent-cast-1201218378/|url-status=dead}}
=Filming=
Filming began in Atlanta on May 27, 2014,{{cite web|title='Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Starts Filming in Atlanta May 27th!|date=April 25, 2014|url=http://www.fanbolt.com/divergent-sequel-insurgent-starts-filming-atlanta-may-27th/|access-date=27 May 2014|archive-date=April 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426234416/http://www.fanbolt.com/divergent-sequel-insurgent-starts-filming-atlanta-may-27th/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title='Divergent' Sequel 'Insurgent' Has Officially Started Filming|url=http://www.pagetopremiere.com/2014/05/divergent-sequel-insurgent-has-officially-started-filming/|access-date=27 May 2014|archive-date=December 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141229070234/http://www.pagetopremiere.com/2014/05/divergent-sequel-insurgent-has-officially-started-filming/|url-status=live}} and concluded on September 6, 2014.{{cite web|title=Had Enough Of Shailene Woodley? Theo James Skips The Insurgent Wrap Party For Boys Weekend In Vegas?|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/157221/Did-Theo-James-Skip-The-Insurgent-Wrap-Party-For-Boys-Weekend-In-Vegas|access-date=14 September 2014|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318150738/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/157221/Did-Theo-James-Skip-The-Insurgent-Wrap-Party-For-Boys-Weekend-In-Vegas|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title='Divergent' Star Theo James Returns to 'Underworld' Franchise|date=September 11, 2014|url=https://www.thewrap.com/divergent-star-theo-james-returns-to-underworld-franchise/|access-date=14 September 2014|archive-date=June 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605081537/http://www.thewrap.com/divergent-star-theo-james-returns-to-underworld-franchise/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title='Insurgent' Movie News: Cast Wraps Up Production In Atlanta, Could See A Little More Filming With Trailer Coming In November [VIDEO]|date=September 12, 2014|url=http://www.enstarz.com/articles/46103/20140912/insurgent-movie-news-cast-wraps-up-production-in-atlanta-could-see-a-little-more-filming-with-trailer-coming-in-november-video.htm|access-date=14 September 2014|archive-date=November 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121095439/http://www.enstarz.com/articles/46103/20140912/insurgent-movie-news-cast-wraps-up-production-in-atlanta-could-see-a-little-more-filming-with-trailer-coming-in-november-video.htm|url-status=live}} Filming took place at the United States Penitentiary, Atlanta.{{cite web|title='Insurgent' filming in Atlanta (Open Thread)|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/05/29/insurgent-filming-in-atlanta-open-thread/|access-date=27 May 2014|archive-date=July 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721103522/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/05/29/insurgent-filming-in-atlanta-open-thread/|url-status=dead}} For the Amity Compound, a set was constructed at Serenbe Community south of Atlanta.{{cite web|title='Insurgent': First look at the Amity set in Georgia!|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/04/insurgent-first-look-at-the-amity-set-in-georgia/|access-date=27 May 2014|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402191218/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/04/insurgent-first-look-at-the-amity-set-in-georgia/|url-status=dead}} From June 11–24, 2014, filming took place at Peachtree Street, downtown Atlanta including a zip-line scene for which a set was constructed on the roof of Peachtree Center.{{cite web|title='Insurgent' filming zip line scenes in downtown Atlanta this week!|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/14/insurgent-filming-zip-line-scenes-in-downtown-atlanta-this-week/|access-date=4 July 2014|archive-date=March 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150324234755/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/14/insurgent-filming-zip-line-scenes-in-downtown-atlanta-this-week/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Video of 'Insurgent' zip line scenes filming in downtown Atlanta|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/22/video-of-insurgent-zip-line-scenes-filming-in-downtown-atlanta/|access-date=4 July 2014|archive-date=March 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150323214429/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/22/video-of-insurgent-zip-line-scenes-filming-in-downtown-atlanta/|url-status=dead}} On June 27, scenes were shot at the Archives Building in Atlanta.{{cite web|title='Insurgent' filming at the Archives Building in Atlanta today|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/27/insurgent-filming-at-the-archives-building-in-atlanta-today/|access-date=4 July 2014|archive-date=February 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228071737/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/06/27/insurgent-filming-at-the-archives-building-in-atlanta-today/|url-status=dead}} From July 12–13, 2014, production took place in Chicago with scenes being filmed at Wells Street, Franklin Street, Adams Street, Van Buren Street{{cite web|url=http://trisandfour.com/tag/chicago/|title=Insurgent Filming in Chicago this Weekend!|access-date=June 12, 2014|archive-date=January 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110022712/http://trisandfour.com/tag/chicago/|url-status=dead}} and helicopter shots at the Chicago Loop.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/07/12/weekend-filming-locations-for-under-the-dome-insurgent-more/|title=Weekend Filming Locations for Under The Dome, Insurgent, & more!|access-date=December 2, 2014|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402195813/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/07/12/weekend-filming-locations-for-under-the-dome-insurgent-more/|url-status=dead}} Ashley Judd filmed her scenes along with Woodley in late June 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.pagetopremiere.com/2014/07/photos-ashley-judd-is-back-on-the-set-of-insurgent-filming-flashback-scenes/|title=PHOTOS: Ashley Judd Is Back On The Set Of 'Insurgent' Filming Flashback Scenes|access-date=December 2, 2014|archive-date=March 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322193955/http://www.pagetopremiere.com/2014/07/photos-ashley-judd-is-back-on-the-set-of-insurgent-filming-flashback-scenes/|url-status=live}} Additional interior and exterior shots of the High Museum in Atlanta were used as well.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/tag/insurgent-filming-locations/|title=Fans meet Shailene Woodley during 'Insurgent' reshoots in Atlanta|access-date=April 18, 2015|archive-date=April 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414072623/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/tag/insurgent-filming-locations/|url-status=live}}
In late August to early September, filming again moved to Atlanta. From August 28–29 and September 2–6, 2014, more scenes were filmed at the Archives Building in Atlanta.{{cite web|url=http://trisandfour.com/tag/insurgent/|title=Photos: Theo James and Shailene Woodley on the set of 'Insurgent'|access-date=August 29, 2014|archive-date=April 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150422213444/http://trisandfour.com/tag/insurgent/|url-status=dead}} Some scenes were re-shot{{cite web|url=http://www.divergentfans.com/profiles/blogs/insurgent-re-shoots-happening-in-atlanta|title='Insurgent' Re-shoots Happening in Atlanta!|access-date=September 6, 2014|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318083225/http://www.divergentfans.com/profiles/blogs/insurgent-re-shoots-happening-in-atlanta|url-status=live}} including the train sequence, which was filmed in Fulton County, Georgia on September 3, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.franchiseherald.com/articles/6211/20140903/insurgent-movie-news.htm|title=Insurgent Movie News: Filming Taking Place In Atlanta! Infamous Train Scene Sighted!|date=September 3, 2014 |access-date=September 6, 2014|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318103406/http://www.franchiseherald.com/articles/6211/20140903/insurgent-movie-news.htm|url-status=live}} A few scenes were re-shot in Atlanta from December 17–21, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/12/04/insurgent-will-be-filming-in-atlanta-again-the-week-of-dec-17/|title='Insurgent' will be filming in Atlanta again the week of Dec. 17|access-date=December 5, 2014|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402195606/http://www.onlocationvacations.com/2014/12/04/insurgent-will-be-filming-in-atlanta-again-the-week-of-dec-17/|url-status=dead}}
Music
{{main|The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack}}
In November 2014, it was announced that composer Joseph Trapanese would score the film. Instead of a song-based soundtrack, the film relied on the score, which is darker and more intense than the first one.{{cite web|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/11/25/insurgent-composer-joseph-trapanese/|title='Insurgent' finds its composer: What to expect from the new score|access-date=December 2, 2014|archive-date=January 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112043627/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/11/25/insurgent-composer-joseph-trapanese/|url-status=live}} The Divergent Series: Insurgent – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album was released March 17, 2015. The first single, "Holes in the Sky" by M83 featuring Haim, was released on March 2, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2092900/insurgent-haim-m83-holes-in-the-sky-exclusive/|title=Listen To HAIM And M83 Perform The First Song From 'Insurgent'|website=MTV|access-date=March 2, 2015|archive-date=October 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027213333/http://www.mtv.com/news/2092900/insurgent-haim-m83-holes-in-the-sky-exclusive/|url-status=dead}}
Release
The Divergent Series: Insurgent was released on March 20, 2015, in the United States in 2D, Digital 3D, RealD 3D, and IMAX 3D. It is the first film of the series to be released in 3D formats and the second film in the franchise to be released in IMAX following the first film.
=Marketing=
On October 22, 2014, after a few clues were given on the official Instagram page, www.thedivergentseries.com was launched. On October 28, 2014, 3D interactive character posters of Ansel Elgort as Caleb Prior, Maggie Q as Tori, Keiynan Lonsdale as Uriah Pedrad, Mekhi Phifer as Max, Miles Teller as Peter Hayes, Zoë Kravitz as Christina, Theo James as Tobias "Four" Eaton, and Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior were released by various media sites.
The teaser trailer for The Divergent Series: Insurgent officially debuted online through the film's official YouTube account on November 12, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ql1T41Jw5U|title=The Divergent Series: Insurgent Official Teaser Trailer – 'Defy Reality'|website=YouTube|access-date=November 12, 2014|archive-date=January 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123035013/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ql1T41Jw5U&feature=youtu.be|url-status=live}} The official full-length trailer premiered on December 12, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/insurgent-trailer-shailene-woodley-tris-fighting-1201377983/|title=WATCH: Action-Packed 'Insurgent' Trailer Shows Tris Fighting Herself|date=December 12, 2014|access-date=December 12, 2014|archive-date=December 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227072916/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/insurgent-trailer-shailene-woodley-tris-fighting-1201377983/|url-status=live}} On January 22, 2015, another five 3D interactive character posters were released, featuring Woodley, James, Kate Winslet, Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts.{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/402135-5-animated-character-portraits-from-the-divergent-series-insurgent#/slide/1|title=5 Animated Character Portraits from The Divergent Series: Insurgent|date=January 22, 2015|access-date=January 23, 2015|archive-date=January 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125063206/http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/402135-5-animated-character-portraits-from-the-divergent-series-insurgent#/slide/1|url-status=live}} The first clip from the film was released on February 18, 2015,{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/insurgent-clip/|title=Emotion Is Paramount in First INSURGENT Clip|website=Collider|date=February 19, 2015|access-date=February 20, 2015|archive-date=February 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221102507/http://collider.com/insurgent-clip/|url-status=live}} and a second clip was released three days later.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLbPSzQQy2I|title=Insurgent Official Clip – "Go With Happiness"|website=YouTube|access-date=February 22, 2015|archive-date=June 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622141840/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLbPSzQQy2I|url-status=live}} The final trailer was released on February 24, 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX9-l0iO5w4|title=Insurgent Final Trailer - "Stand Together"|website=YouTube|access-date=February 24, 2015|archive-date=February 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160210153007/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX9-l0iO5w4|url-status=live}}
=Home video=
The Divergent Series: Insurgent was released on Digital HD on July 21, 2015, and on August 4, 2015, on 3D/Blu-ray/DVD.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSMPdrX8FXA|title=INSURGENT - JULY 21 ON DIGITAL HD / ON BLU-RAY & DVD AUGUST 4|website=YouTube|date=May 19, 2015 |access-date=May 19, 2015|archive-date=December 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209073728/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSMPdrX8FXA|url-status=live}}
Reception
=Box office=
Insurgent earned $130.2 million in North America, and $166.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $297 million. Insurgent made less in North America in comparison to Divergent with $130 million over $150 million but more worldwide with $297 million over $288 million partially due to a 3D conversion.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2016/03/09/box-office-divergent-series-is-dangerous-because-its-not-different/#1a9d37d1b599|title=Box Office: 'The Divergent Series' Succeeded Despite Not Being Different|author=Scott Mendelson|work=Forbes|date=March 9, 2016|access-date=March 11, 2016|archive-date=March 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312021507/http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2016/03/09/box-office-divergent-series-is-dangerous-because-its-not-different/#1a9d37d1b599|url-status=live}}
The Divergent Series: Insurgent earned $4.1 million from Thursday late night shows, which is lower than its predecessor's $4.9 million late night gross. It opened Friday, March 20, 2015, across 3,875 theaters, and earned $21.3 million, which was lower than its predecessor's opening day of $22.8 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-ya-sequel-insurgent-773603|title=Box Office: YA Sequel 'Insurgent' Tops Friday With $21.3 Million|author=Rebecca Ford|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 21, 2015|access-date=March 21, 2015|archive-date=March 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150323145518/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-ya-sequel-insurgent-773603|url-status=live}} In total, it earned $52,263,680 for its debut weekend, finishing first at the box office, of which $3.6 million (7% of the total gross) came from 356 IMAX theaters. This was about the same opening gross as the first film, which made $54.6 million on the same weekend the year before.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/spectre-james-bond-imax-1201399875/|title='Spectre' Bonding With Imax In November|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 27, 2015|access-date=March 29, 2015|archive-date=March 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329174016/http://deadline.com/2015/03/spectre-james-bond-imax-1201399875/|url-status=live}}
Insurgent was released in a total of 82 countries internationally.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/cinderella-leads-international-weekend-box-office-kingsman-china-home-get-hard-1201400720/|title='Cinderella' Returns To Top Of Offshore Box Office; 'Home' Brings $49M+ To Pass $100M Worldwide – Update|author=Nancy Tartaglione|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 29, 2015|access-date=March 30, 2015|archive-date=December 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201216074756/https://deadline.com/2015/03/cinderella-leads-international-weekend-box-office-kingsman-china-home-get-hard-1201400720/|url-status=live}} Outside the US and Canada, Insurgent opened Thursday, March 19, 2015, in 52 countries earning $8.2 million, where it debuted at number one in 49 of the 52 countries.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/insurgent-thursday-preview-international-bow-1201395706/|title='Insurgent' Rings Up $12.3M Worldwide In Stateside Preview & Overseas Bow|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 20, 2015|access-date=March 20, 2015|archive-date=March 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321022958/http://deadline.com/2015/03/insurgent-thursday-preview-international-bow-1201395706/|url-status=live}} It opened in 20 more countries on March 21, for a total of 72 countries, earning $39.7 million in two days.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/insurgent-international-box-office-opening-1201396350/|title='Insurgent' Surges To $18.3M Overseas With Strong Starts In France, Brazil|author=Nancy Tartaglione|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 21, 2015|access-date=March 22, 2015|archive-date=March 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322045030/http://deadline.com/2015/03/insurgent-international-box-office-opening-1201396350/|url-status=live}} Through Sunday, March 22, it earned an opening-weekend total of $48.3 million from 76 countries, where it debuted at No. 1 in 63 countries as well as topping the overseas box office for one weekend.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/international-box-office-insurgent-home-gunman-cinderella-kingsman-1201396540/|title='Insurgent' Tops Overseas Box Office; DWA's 'Home' Runs Up $20M – Update|author=Nancy Tartaglione|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 22, 2015|access-date=March 23, 2015|archive-date=March 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150324183246/http://deadline.com/2015/03/international-box-office-insurgent-home-gunman-cinderella-kingsman-1201396540/|url-status=live}}
Its largest openings occurred in France ($6 million), the UK, Ireland and Malta ($4.4 million), Brazil ($4.2 million), Mexico ($3.7 million) and Australia ($3.2 million). In China, the film opened during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday weekend on June 19–21, 2015 and grossed $9.14 million in three days (Friday-Sunday) and $11.7 million in four days (Friday-Monday), which nearly equals the entire run of Divergent in the market ($12.4 million). It debuted at third place behind Jurassic World and SPL II: A Time For Consequences.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-jurassic-world-804407|title=China Box Office: 'Jurassic World' Devours Competition for Second Week|author=Abid Rahman|work=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=(Prometheus Global Media)|date=June 23, 2015|access-date=June 24, 2015|archive-date=June 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626011307/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/china-box-office-jurassic-world-804407|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/06/jurassic-world-nearing-1-billion-dollars-inside-out-minions-opening-international-box-office-1201451164/|title='Jurassic World' Crossing $1B Global; 'Inside Out', 'Minions' Debut Strong – Intl Box Office Final|author=Nancy Tartaglione and Anita Busch|work=Deadline Hollywood|publisher=(Penske Media Corporation)|date=June 22, 2015|access-date=June 23, 2015|archive-date=June 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622223738/http://deadline.com/2015/06/jurassic-world-nearing-1-billion-dollars-inside-out-minions-opening-international-box-office-1201451164/|url-status=live}} France is the biggest market in terms of total earnings with $16.9 million followed by Brazil ($12.3 million), the United Kingdom and Ireland ($11.9 million) and Russia ($9.5 million).{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/03/divergent-allegiant-overseas-box-office-opening-1201717799/|title='Divergent Series: Allegiant' Hits The Overseas Box Office Battlefield, Targets $30M-$40M Opening|author=Anthony D'Alessandro|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=March 11, 2016|archive-date=March 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311104042/https://deadline.com/2016/03/divergent-allegiant-overseas-box-office-opening-1201717799/|url-status=live}}
=Critical response=
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a rating of a 28%, based on 209 reviews, with a rating average of 5.00/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Shailene Woodley gives it her all, but Insurgent is still a resounding step back for a franchise struggling to distinguish itself from the dystopian YA crowd."{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/insurgent/|title=Insurgent (2015)|work=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Fandango Media|access-date=December 14, 2021|archive-date=March 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317225133/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/insurgent|url-status=live}} At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score, the film has a score of 42 out of 100, based on 40 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-divergent-series-insurgent|title=The Divergent Series: Insurgent Reviews|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=Metacritic|access-date=March 28, 2015|archive-date=April 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403010052/http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-divergent-series-insurgent|url-status=live}} At CinemaScore, the average grade audiences gave the film was an "A−" on an A+ to F scale.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-ya-sequel-insurgent-773603|title=Box Office: YA Sequel 'Insurgent' Tops Friday With $21.3 Million; 'The Gunman' Flops|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 21, 2015|access-date=March 22, 2015|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120081023/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-ya-sequel-insurgent-773603/|url-status=live}}
Many critics praised Shailene Woodley's performance, as well as some of the main cast. Writing for New England Movies Weekly Daniel M. Kimmel said, "Woodley does solid work here as she's done elsewhere, and continues to be someone to watch."{{cite web|url=https://northshoremovies.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/review-insurgent/|title=Review – Insurgent|date=March 19, 2015|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=July 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706154645/https://northshoremovies.wordpress.com/2015/03/19/review-insurgent/|url-status=live}} Susan Wloszczyna of RogerEbert.com wrote, "Woodley herself almost single-handedly saves these films from being just another overwrought dystopian nightmare."{{cite web|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/insurgent-2015|title=Insurgent Movie Review & Film Summary (2015)|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320075031/http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/insurgent-2015|url-status=live}} Some critics have considered the film to be an improvement over its predecessor, with Kevin P. Sullivan of Entertainment Weekly writing that, "Taken for what it is, Insurgent is a vast improvement over the franchise's first installment, mostly thanks to expansion in two arenas: budget and scope,"{{cite magazine|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/19/insurgent-ew-review|title=Insurgent: EW review|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150321055753/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/19/insurgent-ew-review|url-status=live}} and Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times calling it "A more effective, adult-friendly film than its predecessor."{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-insurgent-review-20150320-column.html#navtype=outfit|title=Review 'Insurgent' smartly gives the Divergent Tris room to run|website=Los Angeles Times|date=March 19, 2015|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319211429/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-insurgent-review-20150320-column.html#navtype=outfit|url-status=live}} However, Insurgent still received a considerable amount of negative criticism; Richard Corliss of Time said that "With its repeat itinerary, Insurgent is less a sequel than a remake. The movie has an ordinary middle-chapter scenario, and less The Empire Strikes Back than Attack of the Clones."{{cite web|url=https://time.com/3748737/insurgent-movie-review/|title=REVIEW: There's Nothing Urgent About Insurgent|date=March 18, 2015 |access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=July 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723001826/http://time.com/3748737/insurgent-movie-review/|url-status=live}} Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal felt that "Insurgent opens new horizons of repetitiveness, dramatic shapelessness, self-seriousness and a generalized oppressiveness."{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/insurgent-review-dystopian-doldrums-1426788151|title='Insurgent' Review: Dystopian Doldrums|newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=March 19, 2015 |access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320035341/http://www.wsj.com/articles/insurgent-review-dystopian-doldrums-1426788151|url-status=live|last1=Morgenstern |first1=Joe }}
Tom Russo of The Boston Globe gave the film a positive review, calling it "a sequel that sticks to more routine territory of action, angst, and dystopian gloom — mostly a sound approach, thanks to the consistent strength of franchise lead Shailene Woodley and a mix of intended and inadvertent surprises."{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2015/03/19/movie-review-sequel-does-not-diverge-from-divergent-gloom/zTzK3IbbVinAuw89tSDfcO/story.html|title='Insurgent' does not diverge from 'Divergent' gloom|website=The Boston Globe|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150322064946/http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/2015/03/19/movie-review-sequel-does-not-diverge-from-divergent-gloom/zTzK3IbbVinAuw89tSDfcO/story.html|url-status=live}} Tom Long of The Detroit News gave the film a B− and wrote, "The action sequences are well done, some of the visuals are spectacular, and at its heart Insurgent is wrestling with some very basic questions about ambition and human interaction."{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/columnists/tom-long/2015/03/18/uneven-energetic-insurgent-relies-woodley/25003073/|title=Uneven but energetic 'Insurgent' relies on Woodley|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=August 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823121544/http://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/columnists/tom-long/2015/03/18/uneven-energetic-insurgent-relies-woodley/25003073/|url-status=live}} Charles Koplinski of the Illinois Times called it, "Smart, Slick and Superior to its predecessor,"{{cite web|url=http://www.news-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/local/2015-03-19/chuck-koplinski-insurgent-ups-originals-ante-and-succeeds.html|title=Chuck Koplinski: 'Insurgent' ups original's ante and succeeds|date=March 19, 2015 |access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705200844/http://www.news-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/local/2015-03-19/chuck-koplinski-insurgent-ups-originals-ante-and-succeeds.html|url-status=live}} and Rich Cline of Contactmusic.com called it "A sharp improvement on the original," and wrote "this second entry in The Divergent Series has a much stronger sense of its premise and characters."{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/film/review/insurgent|title=Insurgent Review 2015|date=March 19, 2015|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=October 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028014129/http://www.contactmusic.com/film/review/insurgent|url-status=live}}
Mara Reinstein of Us Weekly gave it a 2/4, saying that there are "Trainloads of action abound (literally), but it's essentially generic combat."{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/insurgent-review-divergent-sequel-doesnt-stand-out-gets-2-stars--2015173|title=Insurgent Review: Shailene Woodley Excels in the "No-BS Heroine Role," But Divergent Sequel Doesn't Stand Out|date=March 18, 2015|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=December 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151217034508/http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/insurgent-review-divergent-sequel-doesnt-stand-out-gets-2-stars--2015173|url-status=live}} Claudia Puig of USA Today judged, "This second installment, based on Veronica Roth's series of YA novels, feels cobbled together and less focused than 2014's Divergent, and lacks tension and excitement."{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/03/19/insurgent-review/25005725/|title='Insurgent': A half-baked dystopian sequel|website=USA Today|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320142510/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2015/03/19/insurgent-review/25005725/|url-status=live}} Michael O'Sullivan of The Washington Post criticized the supporting characters writing that, "many of the other characters here are, by definition, one-dimensional."{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/insurgent-keeps-you-waiting-alienating-non-fans/2015/03/19/602d25fa-ccb8-11e4-8a46-b1dc9be5a8ff_story.html|title=Review: 'Insurgent' keeps you waiting, alienating non-fans|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320102204/http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/insurgent-keeps-you-waiting-alienating-non-fans/2015/03/19/602d25fa-ccb8-11e4-8a46-b1dc9be5a8ff_story.html|url-status=live}} Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter said, "Even with breathless chases, strong design components and dazzling effects, the story's organizing principle — the faction system that divides society into five groups based on personality — grows less compelling as Insurgent proceeds."{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/insurgent/review/778586|title=Review: 'Insurgent': Film Review – The Hollywood Reporter|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 11, 2015|access-date=March 19, 2015|archive-date=March 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314205353/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/insurgent/review/778586|url-status=live}}
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Sequels
{{main|The Divergent Series: Allegiant}}
On April 11, 2014, Summit Entertainment announced that a two-part film based on the final book in the Divergent trilogy, Allegiant, would be made. The first part, The Divergent Series: Allegiant, would be due for release on March 18, 2016, while the second part, The Divergent Series: Ascendant, would be released on June 9, 2017.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-divergent-movie-shailene-woodley-1201664379/|title='Power Rangers,' Final 'Divergent' Movie's Release Dates Moved Back|last=McNary|first=Dave|work=Variety|date=December 17, 2015|access-date=December 19, 2015|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222170954/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/power-rangers-divergent-movie-shailene-woodley-1201664379/|url-status=live}} Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Naomi Watts would reprise their roles.{{cite news|url=http://downriversundaytimes.com/2014/08/04/celebrity-extra-262/|title=Celebrity Extra|last=Elavsky|first=Cindy|publisher=King Features|date=August 4, 2014|access-date=May 8, 2015|archive-date=September 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929002022/http://downriversundaytimes.com/2014/08/04/celebrity-extra-262/|url-status=live}} On December 5, 2014, it was announced that Robert Schwentke would return to direct Part 1.{{cite news | title='Insurgent' Director Robert Schwentke Returning for 'Allegiant Part 1′ (EXCLUSIVE) | url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/insurgent-director-robert-schwentke-returning-for-allegiant-part-1-exclusive-1201372155/ | work=Variety | access-date=December 9, 2017 | archive-date=December 22, 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052600/https://variety.com/2014/film/news/insurgent-director-robert-schwentke-returning-for-allegiant-part-1-exclusive-1201372155/ | url-status=live }} Principal photography for Allegiant began in Atlanta on May 18, 2015,{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/allegiant-movie-ending-beauty-and-the-beast-todd-lieberman/|title=Todd Lieberman Offers Updates on ALLEGIANT and Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST|work=Collider|date=March 7, 2015|access-date=March 27, 2015|archive-date=September 10, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170910104248/http://collider.com/allegiant-movie-ending-beauty-and-the-beast-todd-lieberman/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.projectcasting.com/casting-calls-acting-auditions/allegiant-part-1/|title=How to Audition for a Role on 'The Divergent: Allegiant Part 1′|access-date=March 27, 2015|archive-date=July 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725011829/http://www.projectcasting.com/casting-calls-acting-auditions/allegiant-part-1/|url-status=live}} and concluded on August 23, 2015. On September 10, 2015, it was announced that the two films would be re-titled, with Part 1 being renamed as The Divergent Series: Allegiant and Part 2 as The Divergent Series: Ascendant.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/final-two-divergent-films-get-821813|title=Final Two 'Divergent' Films Get New Titles, Logos|author=Mia Galuppo|work=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=(Prometheus Global Media)|date=September 10, 2015|access-date=September 11, 2015|archive-date=September 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912205855/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/final-two-divergent-films-get-821813|url-status=live}} On February 29, 2016, it was announced that Lee Toland Krieger will serve as the director for Ascendant after Robert Schwentke backed out.{{cite web|title=Ascendant Lands Age of Adaline's Lee Toland Krieger to Direct Divergent Finale|date=February 29, 2016|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/661757-ascendant-lands-age-of-adalines-lee-toland-krieger-to-direct-divergent-finale#/slide/1|access-date=17 March 2016|archive-date=November 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102040134/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/661757-ascendant-lands-age-of-adalines-lee-toland-krieger-to-direct-divergent-finale#/slide/1|url-status=live}} On July 20, 2016, it was announced that Ascendant was put on hold due to Lionsgate's decision to release it as a TV movie, mainly due to the third movie Allegiant underperforming.{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/divergent-series-ascendant-1201818694|title='Divergent' Finale to Skip Theaters, Launch as a TV Movie and Spinoff Series (EXCLUSIVE)|access-date=July 15, 2019|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715213958/https://variety.com/2016/film/news/divergent-series-ascendant-1201818694/|url-status=live}} In December 2018, it was announced that the television movie was cancelled due to the lack of interest of the cast and network executives.{{cite web|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/ascendant-starz-no-longer-developing-tv-show-to-wrap-up-divergent-movie-series/|title=Ascendant: Starz No Longer Developing TV Show to Wrap Up Divergent Movie Series|date=December 21, 2018|access-date=July 15, 2019}}
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