Smile 2: Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Paramount is gearing up for Smile 2 after the success of the first film, with a set release date generating plenty of excitement. The original followed Dr. Rose Cotter and her battle against a demon, and its unexpected theatrical success has fans eager for the sequel. However, details about Smile 2 remain mysterious. While the first film explored grief and trauma, it’s unclear whether the sequel will continue Rose’s story or introduce a new protagonist. With Rose’s fate uncertain, speculation is rife about who will confront The Smile Entity next.

Smile 2: Release Date

The Smile 2 release date has been set for October 18, 2024. This will mean the Smile sequel will arrive around two years after the original, and like the first movie, it will also have a theatrical release. While there’s no news on when it will be available to stream, it’s expected that Smile 2 will also make its way to Paramount+.

Important Note: This article was updated on January 6, 2024.

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The Cast And Crew

Smile 2 Cast: Who Can Return? — Image credit by The Digital Fix

It’s doubtful that movie will follow Sosie Bacon’s Rose because of the film’s dramatic conclusion, but there are still a lot of cast members who may return. Kyle Gallner, who portrays Joel, the detective who broke up with Rose, could return for Smile 2 with a new interest in the narrative after Rose introduced him to the demon. In order to deal with Rose’s unfortunate destiny, Jesse T. Usher (Rose’s fiancé Trevor) and Gillian Zinser (Rose’s sister Holly) may both return for movie. Dr. Madeline Northcott, Rose’s therapist, played by Robin Weigert could return. And last, because every horror film requires a monster, Smile 2 would be impossible without Marti Matulis’ return as The Smile Monstrosity.

The Plot

The story of Smile 2 might take a number of different turns given the characteristics of Smile. Joel’s attempt to evade the demon after seeing Rose’s death might be followed in one possible sequel by Joel continuing Rose’s inquiry into the Smile curse. Joel would be under a lot of strain since he would only have seven days to avoid dying and because he was the last person to see Rose alive. There are countless options for the movie plot, yet, based on director Parker Finn’s comments, the sequel may potentially take the shape of a prologue or a spin-off that broadens the scope of Smile and the horror genre.

Smile 2 Is Confirmed

There will be a Smile 2; Paramount will make the announcement in April 2023. Although many fans believed a sequel to Smile was inevitable given its enormous popularity, it wasn’t always a given. Although. Smile’s director, Parker Finn, had previously said that there were no plans for a sequel, even as late as September 2022; he wasn’t against the notion. “As for myself, I never want to repeat myself by doing the same thing over and over again. If there were any chance that Smile had more of a tale to tell, Finn stated, “I’d want to make sure it was unexpected, unique, and not what people were expecting after the first one.”