Get Ready to Smile Again: ‘Smile 2’ Drops on Digital This December!

Paramount Pictures has officially announced the digital release dates for Smile 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2022’s hit psychological horror film Smile. The terrifying follow-up will be available to buy on digital platforms starting December 17, 2024, with a rental option becoming available on December 31, 2024. Fans eager for physical copies can purchase the movie on 4K UHD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD starting January 20, 2025, including an exclusive SteelBook® edition.

Directed by Parker Finn, who returns to build upon his original vision, Smile 2 has been praised for its inventive scares and gripping performances, especially from lead actress Naomi Scott. The film, described as “one of the best horror sequels ever made” by critics, takes viewers on a journey through the psychological and supernatural torment of Skye Riley, a pop star battling fame and inner demons.

The first Smile movie shocked audiences in 2022 with its unsettling imagery and unique take on psychological horror, turning a modest budget into a worldwide phenomenon. The sequel continues that tradition, grossing $138 million globally as of December 2024 and maintaining its reputation as a crowd-pleasing yet deeply disturbing experience.

Fans of Smile 2’s razor-sharp scares can look forward to over 40 minutes of bonus content included in the digital and physical releases. Highlights include behind-the-scenes featurettes like Smiler: A New Monster, exploring the evolution of the sequel’s grotesque antagonist, and The Rise and Fall of Skye Riley, offering insight into Naomi Scott’s portrayal of the tortured pop star. Additional special features delve into the film’s chilling practical effects, haunting musical score, and director Parker Finn’s commentary on the story’s darkest twists. Deleted and extended scenes will also provide even more horrifying moments to uncover. For DVD collectors, selected bonus content will also be included.

Picking up after the devastating events of the first film, Smile 2 follows Skye Riley, a global pop sensation preparing for a comeback tour. Haunted by eerie visions and escalating horrors, Skye struggles to confront a traumatic past while battling a parasitic curse that drives its victims to gruesome ends. Her journey intertwines with characters like Lewis, a doomed drug dealer, and Morris, a determined investigator of the supernatural, as the story builds toward a shocking and visceral conclusion.

Since its theatrical release on October 18, 2024, Smile 2 has received a Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with an 86% critics’ score. Building on its predecessor’s success, the film opened to a robust $23 million in its first weekend, surpassing the original’s debut.

Whether you’re a fan of the first film or new to the franchise, Smile 2 is one to watch. Get set for the digital release on December 17th, digital rental on December 31st, and physical formats on January 20th, 2025.

Smile 2 teaser trailer