Only two years after its predecessor’s premiere, the hotly anticipated horror sequel, Smile 2, is making its debut, and proper in the thick of spooky season no much less. Starring Naomi Scott as pop star Skye Riley, Smile 2 will hold the movie’s creepy core premise intact however introduces a brand new protagonist getting into the tormented footwear of Sosie Bacon’s Dr. Rose Cotter. With all this pleasure for Paramount’s newest blockbuster sequel, followers of the unique Smile are in all probability questioning whether or not the movie might be out there to stream upon launch.

In 2022, director Parker Finn’s first Smile movie stepped onto the scene, claiming the primary spot at the field workplace, finally grossing over $200 million worldwide, with over $100 million of its gross being from North America alone. The horror movie additionally struck a chord with critics, with Smile at present sitting at a robust 80% on Rotten Tomatoes. With success like this, Paramount was fast to get a sequel into manufacturing, and solely two years later, followers are going to see the place this chilling idea goes subsequent. Continue studying to search out out the place you’ll be able to see Smile 2 when it releases this weekend.

Is ‘Smile 2’ Streaming?

Sad information for some Smile followers: Smile 2 won’t be streaming upon its preliminary launch. While this will not be perfect for some, it may be assumed that, attributable to it being a Paramount launch, Smile 2 will doubtless find yourself on Paramount+ in the subsequent 2–4 months, doubtless after a brief stint on PVOD. However, for these eager to revisit the first film earlier than they see the sequel, the unique Smile is at present streaming on each Paramount+ and Hulu.

Is ‘Smile 2’ In Theaters?

Smile 2 might be launched solely in theaters on October 17, 2024. This unique theatrical launch technique should not come as a shock contemplating the first movie’s spectacular monetary success, however it is a delight nonetheless to see Smile 2 amongst the slew of spooky gems for horror followers to feast on in the cinema this October. One has to marvel at the indisputable fact that the first Smile movie went from being a deliberate streaming unique to being a profitable franchise, which additionally goes to indicate the energy of the horror style at the field workplace.

But Smile 2 won’t be the solely horror movie competing throughout the crowded month of October. Threequel Terrifier 3 goes into its second weekend after Art the Clown dominated the field workplace this previous weekend with an $18.9 million haul domestically. The ultra-gruesome slasher is seeking to take a few of Smile 2‘s enterprise as word-of-mouth for the holiday-themed gore fest continues to develop. Fathom Events may even attempt their hand at taking a chunk of the horror pie with the re-release of James Wan’s Saw, commemorating the movie’s twentieth anniversary.

Find Showtimes for ‘Smile 2’

For these Smile followers who’re keen to say their seats, listed here are some useful hyperlinks to seize your tickets for Smile 2:

Watch the Trailer for ‘Smile 2’

The official trailer for Smile 2 (which will be seen above) introduces viewers to Naomi Scott’s Skye Riley and instantly establishes how the first movie’s smile curse is transferred to our new protagonist with a fittingly creepy demise scene involving Lukas Gage. From there, Skye’s descent into insanity is teased with a plethora of creepy smiling faces and intriguingly unsettling photos that followers have come to anticipate, showcasing one more terrifying journey. The trailer sufficiently units up what is certain to be a enjoyable trip for horror gurus.

The official synopsis for Smile 2 reads as follows:

“About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, she must confront her dark past before her life spirals out of control.”

Other Supernatural Horror Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Smile’

From killer mirrors to shape-shifting monsters, listed here are some supernatural horror motion pictures to look at if you happen to love the Smile movies.

‘Oculus’ (2014)

Oculus

A lately launched inmate from a psychological asylum learns from his sister that the murders he was convicted of committing had been truly orchestrated by a supernatural entity, the Lasser Glass mirror.

Release Date

April 3, 2014

Runtime

105

Main Genre

Horror

Tagline

You see what it desires you to see.

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Director Mike Flanagan‘s breakout hit is an underrated gem that each horror fan ought to search out. Oculus follows Kaylie Russell (Karen Gillan), a younger girl who has spent a big chunk of her life monitoring down an allegedly haunted mirror that performed a component in her mother and father’ murders, with the objective of her obsession being to exonerate her brother Tim (Brenton Thwaites) and, hopefully, destroy the mirror as soon as and for all. The movie is informed in two sections, each in flashback and current day, preserving the viewers in the darkish sufficient to maintain the suspense and thriller burning all through the complete runtime.

What may’ve simply simply been a lazy farce a couple of possessed mirror is a surprisingly compelling character drama with stellar performances from Gillan and Thwaites, who seamlessly painting their estranged sibling dynamic that retains the movie’s supernatural parts rooted in humanity. For followers of Flanagan’s later movies resembling Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil, or the Stephen King adaptation, Gerald’s Game, that is one to undoubtedly add to your Halloween horror film marathon.

‘It Follows’ (2014)

After carefree teenager Jay (Maika Monroe) sleeps together with her new boyfriend, Hugh (Jake Weary), for the first time, she learns that she is the newest recipient of a deadly curse that’s handed from sufferer to sufferer by way of sexual activity. Death, Jay learns, will creep inexorably towards her as both a good friend or a stranger. Jay’s buddies do not consider her seemingly paranoid ravings, till they too start to see the phantom assassins and band collectively to assist her flee or defend herself.

Release Date

March 15, 2015

Director

David Robert Mitchell

Cast

Bailey Spry , Carollette Phillips , Loren Bass , Keir Gilchrist , Maika Monroe , Lili Sepe

Runtime

100 minutes

Main Genre

Horror

Writers

David Robert Mitchell

Studio

RADiUS-TWC

Tagline

One of the most putting American horror movies in years.

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Sticking with the pattern of transferable curses, we’ve got David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows. Starring Maika Monroe, the 80s-inspired horror flick follows Monroe’s Jay Height, a younger girl who’s the recipient of a deadly curse after a one-night stand. The curse, which might solely be transferred by way of sexual activity, entails a shape-shifting entity that may stalk the cursed particular person, not relenting in its pursuit till it has efficiently killed them. It Follows takes its easy but remarkably efficient premise and executes it marvelously with fashion and finesse, paying homage to the movies that impressed it whereas making its personal distinctive mark on the horror style. Here’s hoping Monroe and Mitchell can repeat their success with the impending follow-up, They Follow.

‘The Babadook’ (2014)

The Babadook

Release Date

November 28, 2014

Director

Jennifer Kent

Cast

Essie Davis , Noah Wiseman , Hayley McElhinney , Daniel Henshall , Barbara West , Ben Winspear , Cathy Adamek , Craig Behenna , Hachi , Tim Purcell , Chloe Hurn , Jacquy Phillips , Bridget Walters , Adam Morgan , Pippa Wanganeen , Peta Shannon , Michelle Nightingale , Tony Mack , Carmel Johnson , Michael Gilmour , Craig McArdle , Terence Crawford , Tiffany Lyndall-Knight , Lucy Hong , Sophie Riggs , John Maurice , Stephen Sheehan , Alicia Zorkovic , Lotte Crawford , Chris Roberts , Annie Batten

Runtime

94 Minutes

Writers

Jennifer Kent

Budget

$2 million

Studio(s)

Umbrella Entertainmen

Distributor(s)

Umbrella Entertainmen

Character(s)

Amelia Vanek , Samuel Vanek , Claire , Robbie , Gracie Roach , Oskar Vanek , Prue , Warren , Bugsy , The Babadook , Ruby , Beverly , Norma , Sergeant , Eastern Suburbs Mum 1 / Eastern Suburbs Mum 2 / Eastern Suburbs Mum 3 , Principal , Teacher , Young Policeman 1 / Young Policeman 2 , Doctor , Supermarket Mum , Supermarket Little Girl , Checkout Chick , Car Guy , Magician , Fast Food Mum , Kissing Woman / Kissing Man , Old Woman in Corridor

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2014 actually was an unimaginable 12 months for supernatural horror, wasn’t it? <em>The Babadook</em> is one more instance of taking a stupendous character drama and injecting it with the greatest parts of the horror style, preserving the supernatural menace actual and, in consequence, genuinely scary. The incomparable Essie Davis turns in an unimaginable efficiency as a mom at odds together with her younger son (performed tremendously by Noah Wiseman) after the latest demise of her husband. As for the titular Babadook monster himself… let’s simply say you should not rely on sleeping effectively for a lot of days afterward. Jennifer Kent‘s directorial debut is one for the books and a must-watch for any horror fanatic.

Release Date

October 18, 2024

Director

Parker Finn

Distributor(s)

Paramount Pictures

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