Smile was a major success upon its release in 2022. The film deals with the supernatural horror genre and has an intriguing premise that clicked with fans. It turned out to be a commercial success and received a positive response from critics who praised its storyline and scares.
Since then, fans have been waiting for Smile 2 and are eager to know about any updates. The makers had hinted about a sequel and that has increased the anticipation in people. So let us find out if Smile 2 is happening or not.
What Is Smile All About?
Parken Finn had written and directed Smile and he had based it on his own 2020 short film called Laura Hasn’t Slept. The film is about Rose Cotter (played by Sosie Bacon) who is a therapist. One day, one of her patients dies by suicide and it really affects her.
This leads to her having weird experiences of supernatural origins. The film was released on September 30th, 2022, and became a major success.
How Did The Film End?
Towards the end of the film, Rose goes to her home, which is owned by her family. The curse of the ghost might not work if she dies without anyone surrounding her. She sees her mother who is actually a supernatural entity and is attacked by her.
A fire is accidentally lit and it apparently kills it. Rose leaves and goes to the apartment of Joel (Kyle Gallner) where the latter is smiling at her.
This was not real. Rose’s phone location was traced by Joel. She goes there and the entity is shown in its real avatar. Rose is eventually possessed by the ghost and enters her body. Joel encounters Rose who is smiling and sets her on fire. The curse is now passed on.
Is Smile 2 Happening?
The makers revealed in April 2023 that Smile 2 is in the works and Parker Finn will be once again the writer and director of the film. Many successful horror films have been getting sequels for decades.
However, Smile 2 is special as there were many clues and subplots that were planted in the first installment. These will be explored in the upcoming sequel which makes it an exciting entry in the installment. Viewers are expecting to be better and a worthy entry than the first one.
Who Will Be In The Cast?
Naomi Scott will be playing the lead role of Skye Riley in Smile 2 who is a pop star. Sosie Bacon will not be returning since her character died in the first end. , Lukas Gage became a part of the sequel and the news was announced in January of 2024.
Kyle Gallner, who played Joel in the first film, will be returning to play the character in Smile 2. Other actors who are a part of the cast are Rosemarie DeWitt, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley. We might also expect some new actors in the film to appear in supporting roles.
We don’t know much about the plot of Smile 2 as the makers have not revealed but we can expect the entity to return. This time around, new characters will be terrorized by it as we saw in the first film. The makers recently released a teaser video providing a glimpse into the lead character played by Naomi as she is on stage singing a song.
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Do We Have A Release Date?
Smile 2 will be released on October 18th, 2024 in the United States by Paramount Pictures. A few months after that, we can expect the film to drop on a streaming platform.
Conclusion
Smile was a major success and provided something fresh for horror fans. The film had an incredible set of actors who uplifted the story with their amazing acting. It was complimented by good writing and masterful direction.
Now, fans are delighted to know that its sequel Smile 2 is happening. The makers have revealed certain details and a short teaser that has increased excitement around it. We are now waiting for the film to be released on the big screens so that it can be truly enjoyed.