In The Green Mile 2 (2025), Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) is living a reclusive life after the extraordinary events at Cold Mountain Penitentiary. But his quiet existence is shattered when a series of inexplicable healings and mysterious miracles occur at a new correctional facility. A young death row inmate, portrayed by Jonathan Majors, possesses uncanny healing powers reminiscent of John Coffey, and begins to attract both awe and fear among staff and inmates. As Edgecomb is drawn back into a world he hoped to leave behind, he investigates the origins of this phenomenon, uncovering long-hidden secrets tied to unethical experiments conducted during wartime. Meanwhile, spectral visions of Coffey appear, urging Edgecomb to confront his unresolved guilt and remind him of the redemptive power of compassion. In a tense climax, the inmate sacrifices himself to save fellow prisoners from a catastrophic incident, leaving Edgecomb with a message about forgiveness and the enduring impact of kindness. The revelation forces Edgecomb to reconcile with his past, altering his view of justice and redemption.
