Octavia Spencer Returns for Sequel to Blumhouse’s 2019 Horror Hit MA

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Six years almost to the day since her arrival in theaters, Ma is coming back for another round. 

This week, during its inaugural event titled “The Business of Fear,” focusing on the current state of the horror genre, Blumhouse Productions revealed that Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer will reprise her role for a sequel to the 2019 thriller film “Ma,” which was directed by Tate Taylor. The announcement was made by Jason Blum from Blumhouse, who also highlighted 24 distinct horror subgenres, with “Revenge” being one of the profitable niches in the genre that “Ma” falls under.

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Since its debut in 2019, “Ma” has become a cultural sensation, with viewers enthusiastically adopting the movie and Octavia’s memorable portrayal of Ma. Octavia is set to rejoin us, and we’re excited because she often says, ‘don’t make me drink alone.’ This means we’ll be having another round together!

“Ma” has been a hit since 2019, with fans loving the movie and Octavia’s performance as Ma. We can’t wait to have Octavia join us again for more fun, just like she says, ‘don’t leave me alone.’ This is like saying we’ll be having another round together!

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In May 2019, the movie titled Ma was launched. The story revolves around Sue Ann Ellington, a local veterinary technician who unexpectedly befriends a group of teenagers in her town. These teens find solace with Sue Ann, whom they nickname “Ma,” as she offers them a place to socialize without parental supervision. Unbeknownst to the kids, Sue Ann harbors a long-standing grudge against the adults in their town, dating back to an embarrassing prank that happened to her when she was a teenager. As it turns out, the teenagers have become the targets of Sue Ann’s vengeance, and no one is immune to Ma’s anger.

The movie grossed over $60 million globally, which was 12 times its production cost during its time in theaters. Since then, it has been attracting even more followers. In fact, Ma, the character portrayed so memorably by Octavia Spencer, has gained a reputation as an internet icon, frequently featured in memes inspired by the movie and Spencer’s captivating portrayal of the title role. It’s now confirmed that we can look forward to more of Sue Ann in future appearances.

At the moment, that’s all the information we have available. The team at Blumhouse is working on a sequel for “Ma”, and Juliette Lewis (Spencer) has agreed to be part of it. As of now, there’s no news about the screenwriters, directors, or additional cast members. We’ll keep a close eye on this project as more details emerge, eagerly anticipating who Sue Ann will be socializing with in her next adventure.

When does the Ma sequel release in theaters?

Blumhouse has not yet announced a release date, though the film sequel is in the works!

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2025-06-04 22:47