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Summary

  • Smile 2, the sequel to the breakout horror film, has been confirmed by Paramount and is set to have a theatrical release.
  • The release date for Smile 2 is October 18, 2024, approximately two years after the release of the original film.
  • While it is uncertain whether the sequel will follow the original protagonist or introduce a new character, there is speculation about who will be battling the demonic entity in Smile 2.

Smile 2 is on the way from Paramount, and there's plenty to speculate over what awaits when The Smile Entity Returns. The original Smile follows Dr. Rose Cotter, who has seven days to figure out how to successfully evade demise from a demon after witnessing her patient’s death. Originally slated for a straight-to-streaming release on Paramount+, Smile performed so well with test audiences that it was granted a theatrical release. Due to its unique marketing strategy and success at the box office, the sequel could be even bigger.

The original was an exploration of grief and trauma, and while the ending of Smile was incredibly shocking it also set up a sequel following Joel. However, it's still unknown if Smile 2 will follow directly from the original or pick up with a new protagonist trying to escape the sinister curse of The Smile Entity. While Rose didn't make it out of Smile alive the door was far from shut on the franchise, and now it's known Smile 2 is going ahead, there's plenty of speculation about who will be battling the demonic entity next.

Most Recent Smile 2 News

Filming Has Officially Wrapped On The Sequel

Sosie Bacon Crying in Smile in Front of Live-Action Jasmine and Aladdin
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In a surprising bit of news for the upcoming horror sequel, the latest update confirms that Smile 2 has officially wrapped filming. While promoting his role in the Road House remake, Smile 2 star Lukas Gage confirmed that the hotly anticipated return has completed the principal photography phase. With an October 2024 release in the works, it seems as if the sequel is on track to reach theaters in time for the Halloween season.

Smile 2 Release Date

The Terror Returns In Time For Halloween

Sosie Bacon Biting Her Thumb in Smile 2022

The Smile 2 release date has been set for October 18, 2024. This will mean the Smile sequel will arrive around two years after the original, and like the first movie, it will also have a theatrical release. While there's no news on when it will be available to stream it's expected that Smile 2 will also make its way to Paramount+.

Stream Smile on Paramount+.

Smile 2 Cast

Who Can Return For The Next Film?

Due to the ending of Smile, it’s unlikely that Smile 2 could follow Sosie Bacon’s Rose again, but there are still plenty of cast members who could return. Kyle Gallner, who plays Rose’s detective ex-boyfriend Joel, has already been confirmed to return to the sequel's cast, while Jesse T. Usher as Trevor and Gillian Zinser as Holly also could both come back as well. Finally, every horror movie needs its monster, which means that Marti Matulis returning as The Smile Monstrosity would be a must for Smile 2.

One confirmed new cast member for Smile 2 is Naomi Scott, who has been cast in a lead role in the upcoming movie. Nothing is known about her character, but it can be assumed that she will be the newest protagonist and will likely come face-to-face with the evil entity. Additionally, Lukas Gage and Rosemarie DeWitt have also joined the cast of Smile 2 in undisclosed roles.

The confirmed cast of Smile 2 includes:

Actor

Smile 2 Role

Kyle Gallner

Joel

Naomi Scott

Unknown Lead Role

Lukas Gage

Unknown

Rosemarie DeWitt

Unknown

Smile 2 Story

What Happens When The Demon Returns?

Sosie Bacon's Dr. Rose Cotter and Kyle Gallner's Joel speaking at the hospital in Smile

Given the nature of Smile, the plot of Smile 2 could go in multiple directions. One potential follow-up could center on Joel, who would be trying to outrun the demon after witnessing Rose’s death by picking up where Rose left off in her investigation. Not only would Joel be under the pressure of having seven days to prevent his death, but as the last person who saw Rose alive, he would have lots of questions to answer. However, based on director Parker Finn’s statements, the next installment could also come in the form of a prequel or a spin-off that expands the world in Smile 2.

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    Smile 2
    Release Date:
    2024-10-18
    Director:
    Parker Finn
    Rating:
    Not Yet Rated
    Genres:
    Horror, Thriller
    Distributor(s):
    Paramount Pictures
    prequel(s):
    Smile
    Cast:
    Kyle Gallner, Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt