Smile 2: When to Expect the Spooky Sequel on Home Media
Halloween may be over, but the demand for spooky movies continues to linger. Smile 2, the highly anticipated follow-up to Parker Finn’s surprise hit from 2022, continues to dominate the box office, raking in an impressive $110 million worldwide as of the latest update.
In this sequel, a new set of characters find themselves being haunted by the same malevolent entity that terrorized the protagonists in the original Smile. While watching the film in theaters offers the most immersive experience, many are eager to know when Smile 2 will be available for home viewing.
Interestingly, Paramount has released the first seven minutes of the film on the Smile 2 website. Viewers can watch this snippet for free, but with a twist – the video utilizes responsive technology that pauses if the viewer stops smiling, adding an interactive element to the viewing experience.
How to watch Smile 2 now
The film is currently showing in cinemas.
In the US, moviegoers can purchase tickets for Smile 2 at AMC Theatres and Fandango. UK viewers can secure their seats through Vue, Cineworld, or Odeon websites.
Here’s the official trailer for Smile 2:
How to watch Smile 2 on VOD
Paramount Pictures, the distributor of this horror flick, has not announced a specific date for the digital premiere. Based on the release patterns of other successful Paramount films, we anticipate that Smile 2 may be available on digital platforms within a month or month and a half.
For reference, recent Paramount releases like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves debuted digitally just 31 days after their theatrical release. Similarly, the sixth installment of the Scream franchise arrived on VOD after about a month and a half.
Given these timelines, viewers can expect Smile 2 to potentially land on VOD platforms around 19 November 2024 at the earliest, with a possible delay to early December 2024.
When could Smile 2 be released on streaming services?
Following its VOD release, Smile 2 is likely to transition to streaming services shortly after.
Previous Paramount films like Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem made their way to Paramount+ within 14 to 18 days after their VOD debut. On the other hand, A Quiet Place: Day One became available for streaming after 28 days.
Therefore, fans can anticipate Smile 2 to potentially hit streaming platforms as early as the first week of December 2024. In a more conservative estimate, the film may appear on Paramount+ in the latter half of December 2024. Despite not being a traditional Christmas movie, the popularity of Smile 2 could prompt Paramount to release it before the holiday season.
When will Smile 2 be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
Physical copies of Smile 2 are expected to arrive last, although the exact timeline is uncertain and varies for each Paramount film.
For example, A Quiet Place: Day One was released on DVD and Blu-ray 42 days after its streaming premiere, while Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem hit shelves 30 days post-streaming debut. Conversely, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves was available on DVD and Blu-ray just two weeks after its Paramount+ release.
Stay tuned for updates on the DVD and Blu-ray release date for Smile 2.
