Smile 2’s streaming release date has now been revealed. After the major success of the first film in 2022, director Parker Finn returned to helm a sequel, which hit theaters this past October. Naomi Scott leads theSmile 2castas Skye Riley, a pop star about to embark on a major world tour who finds herself haunted by a sinister force. The sequel was met with positive reviews and was a box office success, and it became available on VOD on November 19.
TheParamount+account on X, formerly Twitter, now officially announces thatSmile 2will become available to stream on the platform starting Tuesday, December 3. Check out the post below:
“We have news that’ll make you smile,” the caption reads, accompanying a brief trailer. “[Smile 2] arrives on [Paramount+] tomorrow.”
What Smile 2’s Streaming Release Means For Its Theatrical Performance
The Sequel Was A Success (Despite Not Matching The Original In A Key Way)
The originalSmilebenefited from a strong viral marketing campaign and positive reviews, and it grossed an impressive $217 million worldwide on a $17 million budget. The sequel wasn’t quite able to achieve this same level of box office success, but it’s far from a disappointment. Made on a larger budget of $28 million,Smile 2’s box office capped at $137 million worldwide, making it still a major win for Paramount.
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Critically,Smile 2actually fared better than its predecessor. As seen in the chart above, the sequel has a Rotten Tomatoes critics score of 86%, an improvement over the original’s 79%. The sequel’s audience score, too, is higher. Coupled with the positiveSmile 2reviewsand box office, success on VOD and streaming would make a third film very likely.
Our Take On Smile 2’s Reception
Where Does The Franchise Go From Here?
Though there is connective tissue betweenSmileandSmile 2, the sequel largely tells its own story. TheSmile 2endingmeans that a third movie could take this same approach, but it also leaves a number of questions lingering that another movie could further explore.The sequel’s reception would suggest that the audience demand is thereif Finn and Paramount decide to team up for another movie.
7 Ways Smile 2 Sets Up Smile 3
Smile 2 brings audiences back to the terrifying world of the Entity through pop star Skye Riley, yet it also plants the seeds for another sequel.
Scott’s performance was a major highlight ofSmile 2, and she certainly sets the bar very high for whoever takes center stage in a prospective third film. Though many questions remain about the franchise’s future,Smile 2’s impending release on streaming means audiences will soon be able to relive the sequel’s thrills and surprises from the comfort of their own homes.
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Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.
