The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015) is the second installment in the Divergent film series, based on Veronica Roth’s popular young adult novels. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke and stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, Naomi Watts, and Kate Winslet.

The story picks up where the first film, Divergent (2014), left off. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) are on the run from the authoritarian Erudite faction, led by Jeanine Matthews (Kate Winslet), who is determined to capture and eliminate Divergents—people who do not fit neatly into the society’s five factions. Divergents are considered a threat because they are capable of independent thought and resistance to control.

As Tris and Four seek refuge, they uncover a plot involving a powerful and dangerous artifact that could change the course of their world. The film delves into Tris’s struggle with her own identity, her relationship with Four, and her role in the ongoing conflict between the factions.

Insurgent is known for its intense action sequences, visual effects, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and resistance. The film expands on the world-building established in the first installment, offering deeper insights into the factions and the overarching conflict. While it received a range of reviews, with some praising its action and visual style, others felt it lacked depth compared to the source material. Overall, it continues the narrative with a focus on personal and societal conflicts within the dystopian world.