Smile 2’s theatrical run was a successful one, and though the sequel couldn’t match the box office numbers of the first movie, it’s still a massive success. 2024 was a big year for the horror genre, and one of the most anticipated horror movies was Smile 2, the sequel to one of 2022’s biggest and most surprising hits. Directed once again by Parker Finn, Smile 2 takes place six days after the ending of Smile, and begins with Joel (Kyle Gallner) passing the Smile curse onto another person, who later passes it on to pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott).

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