Insurgent

In a city split by factions, Beatrice Prior lives by a code she is told to embrace. When she chooses a life outside her birth group, she discovers she is Divergent, a person who does not fit neatly into any single faction. She joins Dauntless initiation where danger and adrenaline go hand in hand with secrets that threaten everyone she cares about. As she and her allies move deeper into a web of shifting loyalties and hidden agendas they begin to realize a far larger plan is at work, a plan that could bend the society to the will of a powerful few. Beatrice must face her fears and push beyond limits she has been taught to protect those she loves.

Directed by Robert Schwentke, Insurgent released in 2015 as the second film adaptation of Veronica Roth's Divergent series. The screenplay is credited to Brian Duffield and Akiva Goldsman with involvement from Roth, continuing the story from the first movie.

Insurgent performed solidly at the worldwide box office, keeping the franchise momentum going with a broad international audience and action driven appeal. The film benefited from strong marketing and fan interest in the Divergent world despite mixed critical reviews globally.

Visually brisk and stylish the movie helps cement Shailene Woodley and Theo James as recognizable faces in a major YA franchise. It sparks conversations about identity and autonomy under a controlled system and adds to the ongoing trend of strong female leads in action thrillers. It helped set up sequels.

Critical reception framed Insurgent as an entertaining kinetic sequel with decent performances and production value, though some critics noted a crowded plot and political scheming. Core themes include courage under pressure, the cost of rebellion, and the price of choosing one path over another. A finale remains to be seen.