• Horror
• Mystery

Smile 2

Written and directed by Parker Finn, this intense psychological horror sequel escalates the curse of the "Smile Entity" by moving it into the high-stakes world of pop superstardom. The story follows Skye Riley, a global pop sensation preparing for a massive comeback world tour while recovering from a traumatic past of addiction and a car accident. After witnessing the gruesome suicide of an acquaintance, Skye becomes the new host of the parasite. As the entity begins to warp her reality with terrifying hallucinations and manic, smiling figures, Skye struggles to distinguish between her crumbling sanity and the supernatural threat, all while under the scrutiny of the public eye. Naomi Scott (Aladdin) delivers a widely acclaimed performance as the unraveling Skye Riley. She is joined by Rosemarie DeWitt as her controlling mother/manager, Lukas Gage as the drug dealer Lewis, and Ray Nicholson as her deceased boyfriend Paul, with Kyle Gallner briefly reprising his role as Joel from the first film. Smile 2 received a positive reception from critics, often being cited as superior to its predecessor—a rarity for horror sequels. It holds a "Certified Fresh" rating of roughly 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics universally praised Naomi Scott’s physically and emotionally demanding performance, noting that she elevated the film beyond standard jump scares. The direction was lauded for its inventive camera work and "delirious" pacing, though some reviewers felt the 127-minute runtime was slightly bloated. Audience reaction was similarly strong, with a "B" CinemaScore, which is high for the horror genre. Released theatrically on October 18, 2024, the film was a significant financial success. Against a modest production budget of $28 million, it grossed approximately $138 million worldwide ($69 million domestic and $69 million international). Following its theatrical run, it was released on streaming services in late 2024. As of November 2025, it is available to stream on Paramount+ and for rent or purchase on major digital platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Read More

• 2024
• 2 h : 12 min
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