As a horror enthusiast with over two decades of experiencing the chills and thrills that come with the genre, I must say that Smile 2 has left me utterly spellbound. The movie not only maintained but surpassed the terror-filled brilliance of its predecessor, creating an unforgettable cinematic experience for viewers like myself who crave the adrenaline rush that comes from a well-crafted horror flick.
In a year overflowing with follow-ups to horror films, there’s no question that “Smile 2” stood out as the cream of the crop. It built upon all the elements we adored in the original film, enhancing it to create an even more captivating cinematic experience that grossed over $137 million at the box office. Released in theaters on October 18, it became available for VOD a month later, and now we know the exact date when the “Smile” sequel directed by Parker Finn will be streaming online.
According to the announcement, “Smile 2” will make its premiere on Paramount+ tomorrow, December 3. The lead role is played by Naomi Scott, and the story revolves around her character, Skye Riley, a pop star, who starts encountering a string of unsettling incidents as she prepares for a tour. Alongside Naomi, you’ll see Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Ray Nicholson, and Kyle Gallner in the film. As of now, “Smile 2” has been highly praised by critics on Rotten Tomatoes, holding an impressive 86% rating, and its audience score is close behind at 81%.
Right now is an excellent opportunity to enroll in Paramount+ to watch “Smile 2” since they’re currently offering a fantastic Cyber Monday deal. You can choose between the Paramount+ Essential plan or Paramount+ with Showtime, and for the first two months, you’ll only pay $2.99 per month! After that, the prices will revert to their original pricing of $7.99/month for the Paramount+ Essential plan and $12.99/month for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan.
Will There Be a ‘Smile 3?’
2022’s film “Smile” earned over $217 million at the box office and its sequel is close behind, indicating that Finn might be just scratching the surface with this franchise. Given how affordable these films are to produce, they generate profits swiftly, making it unwise for Paramount Pictures to let them go now. Consequently, Finn has hinted at the development of plans for a third installment in the series, though he’s keeping mum on specific plot points.
In an interview with Collider last October, he hinted that the plot for Smile 3 could take various forms, but expressed a preference for continuing character-centric narratives. While it’s hard to predict what this might mean for the film’s future, the director shared that he has several surprises in store.
I believe there are numerous intriguing paths a future iteration of Smile might take. Personally, I’m captivated by everything that goes “bump” in the dark, and the truly terrifying aspects of the Smile and the Smiler universe.
In essence, Smile serves as a means for me to convey deep and thought-provoking character narratives. Therefore, it’s crucial that we manage to infuse intimacy into the storytelling, even if multiple people might be involved. This aspect is extremely important to me. However, there are still some intriguing narrative techniques hidden within Smile that I believe will surprise you.
In anticipation of updates, don’t forget to stream “Smile 2” on Paramount+ starting December 3. If you’re new to this series, you can catch up with last year’s “Smile” which is available on both Paramount+ and Hulu as well.
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2024-12-02 22:02