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Smile 2

Smile 2 is a 2024 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by Parker Finn.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Smile 2 is a 2024 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by Parker Finn. It is a sequel to Smile (2022) and stars Naomi Scott as pop star Skye Riley, who is tormented by increasingly disturbing events as she prepares for a world tour. The film was released theatrically on October 18, 2024, and received generally positive reviews.

Premise

The story follows Skye Riley, a pop star trying to mount a comeback tour while being haunted by escalating and inexplicable horrors. The film continues the curse-based supernatural premise introduced in Smile.

Production and release

Smile 2 was written and directed by Parker Finn and released in U.S. theatres on October 18, 2024. It was distributed as a theatrical horror sequel to Smile (2022).

Reception

The film received generally positive critical reviews, with Naomi Scott’s performance singled out for praise. It also performed commercially, grossing $138.1 million worldwide.

Awards and recognition

Smile 2 received four nominations at the 52nd Saturn Awards, including Best Horror Film and Best Actress for Naomi Scott. Scott also received additional Best Actress nominations at the Astra Film Awards and Critics' Choice Super Awards.

Key facts

  • Sequel to Smile (2022)
  • Naomi Scott stars as Skye Riley, a pop star facing supernatural events
  • Parker Finn wrote and directed the film
  • Released theatrically in the United States on October 18, 2024
  • Grossed $138.1 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews
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Canadian context

Smile 2 is relevant to Canadian readers as a major Hollywood horror release that received international theatrical distribution and wide critical coverage in English-language media.

Frequently asked questions

What is Smile 2?
Smile 2 is a 2024 American supernatural psychological horror film and the sequel to Smile (2022).
Who directed Smile 2?
Parker Finn wrote and directed Smile 2.
Who stars in Smile 2?
Naomi Scott stars as Skye Riley, with Rosemarie DeWitt, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, and Kyle Gallner also appearing.
When was Smile 2 released?
It was released theatrically in the United States on October 18, 2024.
How was Smile 2 received?
The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $138.1 million worldwide.
Is Smile 2 connected to Smile?
Yes. It is a sequel to Smile (2022), and Kyle Gallner reprises his role from the first film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smile_2
    Supports: Basic film identity, release date, cast, sequel status, reception, box office, awards
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/smile_2
    Supports: Synopsis, director, release date, runtime, genre, rating
  3. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/17/smile-2-review
    Supports: Plot context, thematic framing, release timing, critical discussion
  4. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=310600.html
    Supports: French-language release details, director, cast, sequel status