Supernatural horror movieSmile 2ismaking its mark at the global box office, as it registers an important milestone. Written and directed by Parker Finn, it’s a sequel to his successful 2022 movieSmile— adapted from his short filmLaura Hasn’t Slept— which grossed over $217 million against a budget of just $17 million.Smile 2has an ensemble cast, starring Naomi Scott as pop star Skye Riley, who experiences increasingly disturbing supernatural events as she prepares to go on tour. The sequel debuted with a strong$23 million domestic box office in its opening weekend.
PerCollider,Smile 2has just hit the $50 million milestone for worldwide gross, with $27 million coming domestically, and $23 million from international territories. It recently surpassed blood-soaked vampire horrorAbigailto become the 39th highest-grossing movie of 2024 domestically and currently sits at #1 on the domestic box-office charts.
What This Strong Performance Means ForSmile 2’s Box Office Future
The Film Will Almost Certainly Lose The Domestic Top Spot, But Long-Term Signs Are Encouraging
Smile 2’s strong opening is a good sign of the movie’s long-term prospects, and with Halloween on the horizon, the movie should enjoy a spike of interest over the holiday season. While thehorror sequel cost slightly more than its predecessor, at $28 million, it could surpass the former’s total box office during its run, especially as its Rotten Tomatoes outperformed the original. Another factor that might help buoy the movie’s success in theaters is that the firstSmilemovie is currently enjoying a strong run on streaming platforms.
Smile 2 Ending Explained: What The Big Twist Means
Smile 2’s ending heightens the dark themes of the first film on a truly massive scale, potentially setting up an absolutely horrifying sequel.
This, combined withthe Halloween factor, could be the push that helps propelSmile 2to greater heights, especially with its creepy story, atmospheric direction, and strong cast. It is unclear how long the movie will stay in theaters, and it is likely to lose the top spot domestically for the coming weekend, withVenom: The Last Danceset to debut. However, if the movie performs as expected, there is a good chance thatSmile 3will be in developmentat some point soon. This is good for Finn, who spoke about continuing the franchise with additional sequels, especially givenSmile 2’s ending.
The firstSmilemovie is currently available to stream on both Hulu and Paramount+
Our Verdict On How QuicklySmile 2Can Hit The $100m Mark
It Seems Inevitable The Movie Will Keep Hitting Milestones
With the $50 million mark already hit, it seems like a matter of when rather than ifSmile 2passes $100 million globally. If the movie can enjoy a strong Halloween showing, I would expect it to hit and pass this milestone comfortably in the next week to further its success. While it is unclear how much the movie will take in total at this stage, there is a good chance that $150 million is very reachable forSmile 2, though even half of that would make the movie a financial success.
Smile 2
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Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.
