Is there going to be a Smile 2?
Will there be a Smile 2? Smile is one of the most successful horror movies of the year, so viewers are wondering: is there going to be a sequel?
With its 2022 slate, Paramount Pictures just can’t seem to miss: Scream, Jackass Forever, The Lost City,Sonic the Hedgehog 2,Top Gun: Maverick, and Orphan: First Kill – all wins, in one way or many.
Smile is the studio’s latest coup against multiplexes dominated by superheroes, sequels, and reboots; a hard-R, psychological horror for the masses that’s become a word-of-mouth hit. From a budget of $17 million, it’s grossed more than $92 million – and it’s still going. You can read our reviewhere.
The question remains: is there going to be a Smile 2? Let’s break down whether fans can expect a sequel.
Is Smile 2 happening?
Smile 2 hasn’t been confirmedat the time of writing – however, that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.
In an interview withComic Book, writer-director Parker Finn spoke about possible plans for a Smile sequel: “For me, as a filmmaker, I never want to retread and just do something I’ve already done again the exact same way.
“In a universe where there could be any potential – more story to tell from Smile, I’d wanna make sure it was surprising and different and not what people were expecting after the first one.”
Finn also toldSlash Film: “I’m just trying to enjoy the moment of finally crossing the finish line on this one.
“I think there’s a lot of fun to be had in the world of Smile, but as a filmmaker, I never want to just do a retread of anything. So, if there was ever to be more, I’d want to verify that it was very surprising and not what people might expect.”
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Smile was based on Finn’s short film, Laura Hasn’t Slept. It’s enjoyed a similar trajectory to 2016’s Lights Out, which also had a sequel greenlit.
Alas, there’s been few updates about it, so let’s hope Smile doesn’t suffer the same fate should it return.
