The first movie "Taken" starring Liam Neeson was released, laying the foundation for the sequel.
Plans for the sequel "Taken 2" were officially announced following the success of the original film.
Principal photography for "Taken 2" began, with most scenes shot in Istanbul and other locations.
"Taken 2" was released worldwide, continuing the story of Bryan Mills and his family.
Murad, the father of the slain antagonist from the first film, begins planning his revenge against Bryan Mills.
Bryan Mills and his family travel to Istanbul to visit his ex-wife Lenore and daughter Kim.
Murad's men kidnap Bryan and Lenore to lure Bryan into a trap and seek revenge for his son's death.
Bryan is forced to cooperate with Murad to ensure Lenore's safety and attempts to outmaneuver his captors.
Bryan breaks free and tries to rescue his family while evading Murad's henchmen.
