The 2022 horror movie Smile from writer/director Parker Finn was a surprise hit, so the fact that a sequel is here should bring a grin to horror fans everywhere.
The 2024 new movie brings Finn back as the creative force behind everything. Of course, after the success of the first movie, expect things to go even bigger this time around. Bigger stars and a bigger budget to help elicit even bigger screams from audiences.
You can find out everything you need to know about Smile 2 right here.
Smile 2 release date
Smile 2 is now playing exclusively in movie theaters in the US, UK and elsewhere around the world.
Smile 2 cast
Considering the first movie dealt with a terrifying phenomenon that would kill most of the people that were affected by it, it shouldn't be surprising that there is an almost entirely new cast of Smile 2.
Headlining things is Naomi Scott (Aladdin, Anatomy of a Scandal), who stars as the movie's protagonist, Skye Riley. Joining Scott in the cast are Rosemarie DeWitt (Pantheon), Lukas Gage (Dead Boy Detectives), Miles Gutierrez-Riley (The Wilds), Peter Jacobson (House), Raúl Castillo (Army of the Dead), Dylan Gelula (Hacks season 3) and Ray Nicholson (Licorice Pizza).
The one returning cast member from the original Smile is Kyle Gallner as Joel.
Smile 2 plot
As he did with the first entry, Parker Finn wrote the screenplay for Smile 2. Here is the official synopsis:
"About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control."
Smile 2 trailer
Watch all of the Smile 2 trailers directly below:
Smile 2 | Official Trailer (2024 Movie) - Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage - YouTube
SMILE 2 | Final Trailer (2024) – Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage - YouTube
Smile 2 | Official Teaser Trailer (2024 Movie) - Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage - YouTube
Smile 2 reviews
Smile horror fans, Smile 2 is currently rated "Fresh" by movie critics with a solid score of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes as of October 17. Can the sequel stay end up "Certified Fresh" like Smile, and will it be able to stay ahead of the originals' final 80% rating?
Parker Finn movies
Smile was the feature debut for Finn, though he previously directed two short films: Laura Hasn't Slept and The Hidebehind.
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