4 Kings II

4 Kings II also known as 4 Kings 2 (4 คิงส์ 2) is a 2023 Thai neo-noir crime drama film directed and written by Phuttipong Nakthong. It is the sequel to 4 Kings a film that created a phenomenon in 2021 as the highest-grossing Thai film of the year.

Summary
The film continues the story from the previous part. It happened when Tummeng, a Kanokarcheewa student was attacked and seriously injured, resentment arose among Kanokarcheewa students. Bang, the leader of the Kanok students, prepared revenge on Buranabondh students, who are foes.

But, it didn't go as expected. When Bang was caught, his sister, Bung had to help him in every possible way.

In the conflict between the students of these two schools, Yat an unlettered gangster was the variable.

Even though on the outside Yat looks like a brat, both didn't study and dealt drugs. But deep within his heart, he harbored feelings for the technical students who fought with each other and caused his grandfather to be caught in the crossfire causing paralysis today.

Yat and Bang have been friends since childhood. Finally, the friendship that the two once had had to break up.

The end scene is Billy and Oh, now friends, attend Yat's funeral, who was shot dead by Rok after recently arguing with Bang. The film is dedicated to all the souls lost in the battle between the vocational boys.

Original soundtrack

 * "Rong Pai Kab Fah" (ร้องไปกับฟ้า; "Cry to the Sky"), ending theme by Somphol Rungpanich feat Ukrit Willibrord Dongabriel
 * "Bang Sing" (บางสิ่ง; "Something") by Somphol Rungpanich (original version by Modern Dog)

Production
On July 29, 2022, there was an announcement to recruit new performers to co-feature in the film.

The director and screenwriter, Phuttipong Nakthong said in an interview that this installment will focus especially on nighttime battle scenes. Because nighttime feels more raw, and quarrels on the streets at night are punishable more severely than during the day. Moreover, evening students are older and more foolhardy.

In this part, there are four main characters, Bang, Yat, Aek, and Rok, all of whom have family issues. The story is told quite deeply into the dimensions of each character. By touching on family issues, experience the inner wound that drives individuals to take drastic actions.

Release and reception
4 Kings II was released on November 30, 2023, nationwide. The teaser was released on YouTube on October 25, 2023, and received over one million views within 24 hours.

The official trailer was released at 2:14 p.m. on November 14, 2023.

Although it was released on November 30, 2023, tickets can be purchased or reserved starting November 24, 2023.

The gala premiere screens on November 29, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.

First day of official screening, it grossed 19 million baht nationwide breaking the record of the prequel which made 10 million baht.