‘Smile 2’ Sets Streaming Release Date on Paramount+

In a year full of horror sequels and prequels, there’s little doubt about that Smile 2 was a cut above the rest. It took everything we loved about the first film and improved upon it to produce an even better film that grossed more than $137 million at the box office. It hit theaters on October 18th and made its way to VOD a month later. and we now know when the Parker Finn film is coming to streaming.

Per variety, Smile 2 will Debuting on Paramount+ tomorrow, December 3rd. Starring Naomi Scott, the film follows her pop star character Skye Riley as she experiences a series of increasingly disturbing events just before her tour. Also with Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Ray Nicholson and Kyle Gallner, Smile 2 is certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and has received an 86% rating from criticsand the audience rating isn’t too far behind at 81%.

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Now is the perfect time to sign up for Paramount+ to try it out Smile 2as the streamer currently has a great Cyber ​​Monday deal on offer that can save you a ton of money. You can purchase either the Paramount+ Essential plan or Paramount+ with Showtime for just $2.99/month for the first two months. After that, each plan will return to its original price of $7.99/month or $12.99/month.

Will there be a “Smile 3”?

With 2022 Smile With over $217 million in box office earnings and this year’s sequel not too far behind, it looks like Finn is just getting started with the franchise. The films are made for very little money, meaning they turn a quick profit, and Paramount Pictures would be foolish to abandon them now. Finn has already explained this There are plans for a third part of the seriesbut is silent on all plot details.

Speaking to Collider in October, he told the outlet Smile 3 could go in any number of directions, but admitted he wants to stick with character-driven stories. What this means for the future is unclear. But the director said he has many tricks up his sleeve.

“I think there are a lot of interesting paths that any future Smile could take. I love all the things that happen in the night and all the really scary things in the big concept of Smile and the Smiler.”

“But for me, Smile is really a vehicle to tell really intense and hopefully thoughtful character stories, and so I want to make sure that regardless of whether more than one person has it, we still find a way to really invest. “ Intimacy in storytelling is very important to me, but I think Smile still has some really interesting tricks up its sleeve.

While we wait for news, be sure to take a look around Smile 2 when it hits Paramount+ on December 3rd, and if you need a primer before then, 2022 Smile can also be seen on the streaming service in addition to Hulu.

Global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is about to embark on a new world tour and experiences increasingly horrific and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and pressures of fame, Skye is forced to confront her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

Release date

October 18, 2024

Duration

132 minutes

Main genre

horror