Smile, the horror movie that scared audiences with its terrifying premise and shocking twists, is getting a sequel. Paramount announced Smile 2 at CinemaCon, following the incredible success of the first movie. Released in September 2022, Smile follows Sosie Bacon as therapist Dr. Rose Cotter, who begins to experience supernatural phenomena after a traumatic incident with a patient. The horror movie was a major hit in theaters, garnering $217 million at the box office worldwide.
Now, Smile 2 has been confirmed by Paramount at CinemaCon, after the monumental success of the first movie. The news follows Smile director Parker Finn inking a deal with Paramount back in March. While there are no details regarding said deal, it’s possible the recently-announced Smile 2 is part of it.
The latest update on Smile 2 is that it will release on October 18, 2024 in theaters. This means that fans of the first movie will have to wait more than two years to see the continuation of Dr. Cotter’s story. However, given the positive reception and critical acclaim of Smile, it’s likely that the sequel will be worth the wait.
As for the cast and plot of Smile 2, there is not much information available yet. It’s unclear if Sosie Bacon will reprise her role as Dr. Cotter, or if any other actors from the first movie will return. It’s also unknown what direction the sequel will take, and how it will connect to the events of Smile. Will it be a direct continuation, a prequel, or a spin-off? Will it explore more of the supernatural elements, or focus on the psychological aspects? Will it have more twists and surprises, or follow a more straightforward narrative?
These are some of the questions that fans are eager to find out, and hopefully, more details will emerge as the production of Smile 2 progresses. For now, all we know is that Smile 2 is happening, and that it will hit theaters in October 2024. Until then, we can only speculate and hope that Smile 2 will live up to the expectations set by its predecessor.