diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 2e9c80a83c6..4662ea42438 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-grails.version=5.0.0.M1
+grails.version=5.0.0.M2
 githubSlug=grails/grails-doc
 githubBranch=master
 springBootVersion=2.5.2