Smile 2 Surpasses $100 Million Globally

Smile 2 has achieved significant box office success, surpassing $100 million globally and $52.6 million domestically within three weekends. While it trails its predecessor, which grossed over $200 million worldwide, Smile 2's performance is nonetheless impressive given its $28 million budget, indicating profitability. The sequel, featuring Naomi Scott as a pop star facing traumatic events, has received positive reviews, holding an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite a larger second-weekend drop compared to the first film, it rebounded in its third week, suggesting strong audience word-of-mouth. As it prepares for its digital release, Smile 2 is positioned as one of the year's top horror hits, ranking among the highest-grossing horror films of 2024. Director Parker Finn continues to explore themes of trauma through the franchise, drawing parallels between the characters in both films.