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Geek Culture
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Firms Up Apr 2026 Release
Ready or not, Samara Weaving ( Home and Away , Scream VI ) and her killer cast are back to deliver more thrills. The sequel to 2019's horror hit, titled Ready or Not 2: Here I Come , is set to open in theatres on 10 April 2026 after wrapping production, which began earlier in April. Plot details remain under lock and key, but Weaving will step back into the shoes of Grace in the upcoming feature. Horror veterans Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood are the latest additions to the roster, joining Kathryn Newton ( Lisa Frankenstein ), Shawn Hatosy ( The Pitt ), Néstor Carbonell ( Bates Motel ), Kevin Durand ( Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes ), and director David Cronenberg ( The Fly ) in a rare acting role. Original directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett return to the director's chair, reuniting them with much of the creative team, including writers Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, The Umbrella Academy production designer Andrew Stearn, director of photography Brett Jutkiewicz ( Scream ), Scream VI costume designer Avery Plewes, and makeup head of department Colin Penman ( The Apprentice ). Ready or Not 2: Here I Come also marks the third reteam between Weaving and the helmer duo, following its predecessor and Scream VI . Released in 2019, the first movie focuses on Grace, a young bride who marries into a family of ultra-wealthy devil-worshippers intent on killing her before sunrise in a murderous game of hide and seek. It became Searchlight's biggest release of the year, earning US$57.6 million globally against a US$6 million budget. The sequel is slated for release on 10 April 2026. Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth's theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia's greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really. ready or not Ready or Not 2 Samara Weaving Searchlight Pictures
Metro
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix viewers have days left to catch 'darkly funny' cult horror comedy
It's officially panic stations for Netflix viewers who have just days left to watch one of the best comedy horror movies of recent years. Ready Or Not, starring Samara Weaving, follows the story of a young bride who is invited to her new husband's house to meet his mysterious family. However, things take a dark, Squid Game-style turn when fun, innocent childhood games, such as hide-and-seek, become dangerous and very, very bloody. Weaving's character, Grace, suddenly finds herself in a fight for her life when her husband's mysterious family turns out to be super rich and also super thirsty for her blood. Tackling subjects like the wealth gap in society and the psychopathy among the uber-rich 1%, the film was also praised for balancing its blood and guts with side-splitting laughs. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Originally released in cinemas in 2019, the acclaimed movie was made on a budget of $6million (£4.5m) and made $57.6million (£44m) at the global box office, more than earning its money back. The film was added to Netflix's library following its positive reception from cinema audiences, with the streaming service putting Ready Or Not in its already massive collection. However, it is set to leave the platform in less than two weeks, with the Tyler Gillett co-helmed film set to be unavailable in the UK after Thursday, May 15. Speaking on Reddit, Fan387 sang the film's praises, saying that it had 'its own morbid sense of humour', also saying that the soundtrack was a favourite aspect. Casual_Creator said: 'Watched this movie knowing nothing about it. Had a major blast. Such a fun movie and introduced me to Samara Weaving.' Comparing it to other films from recent years, 22Seres said: 'It ended up being my favorite horror of 2019. And it's the best fun horror movie to come out in a while. Even more than the recent Scream movies.' MothershipQ said the film had become a comfort watch for them: 'This movie rules. It's a regular watch for me. Doesn't get old, and the humor doesn't get too boring either.' The film also stars Four Weddings actress Andie MacDowall, The O.C. star Adam Brody, Canadian TV actor Mark O'Brien, and veteran star Nicky Guadagni Ready Or Not was celebrated by critics at the time, with the film boasting a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 89% and an average critical score of 7.2 out of 10. The consensus on Rotten Tomatoes reads as follows: 'Smart, subversive, and darkly funny, Ready Or Not is a crowd-pleasing horror film with giddily entertaining bite.' Ready Or Not was also co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, as well as Tyler Gillett – the pair went on to direct the fifth and sixth entries in the Scream franchise. More Trending A sequel is planned for release soon, with Samara set to return alongside a star-studded cast including Elijah Wood, David Cronenberg, Kevin Durand, and Buffy actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. The follow-up film is set to be titled Ready Or Not: Here I Come, with filming reportedly getting underway last month—no release date has been finalised. Watch Ready Or Not on Netflix before it leaves on Thursday, May 15. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix quietly drops all 6 episodes of 'amazing' thriller making fans cry MORE: Inside David and Victoria Beckham's £12,000,000 Cotswolds mansion with jaw-dropping outdoor spa MORE: Netflix viewers rediscover 00s sci-fi thriller with 'unexpected' twist as it climbs the charts
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ready Or Not 2: Sequel Adds Two Iconic New Cast Members
Fans of 2019 comedy-horror film Ready Or Not are in for a treat, as not only is there a sequel currently in the works but it also has some pretty big names at the forefront. Ready Or Not, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, follows a bride's first night as part of her husband's family. Without giving too much away, let's just say it gets real bloody weird, real fast. Empire Magazine said at the time of release: 'Anchored by a dazzling turn by Samara Weaving, Ready Or Not brilliantly fuses thrills, satire, laughs and horror. Don't count to 100 - just go and see.' Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood are the latest stars to be revealed as part of the sequel Ready Or Not: Here I Come's cast, alongside Samara Weaving, Kathyrn Newton, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, and David Cronenberg. Speaking to Deadline, directors Matt and Tyler said: 'We're thrilled to be returning to the world of Ready or Not with Samara, Brett, Avery and Andrew, and so excited to work with this immensely talented cast and the incredible artists across every department joining the Ready or Not family.' Matthew Greenfield, President of Searchlight Pictures added: 'With Ready or Not: Here I Come, we get to go on another ride with the amazing Samara Weaving, mix in awesome new voices, and bring audiences a fresh take that's every bit as twisted and fun as the first one. 'This is for those who've been waiting, and those who didn't see it coming.' There's no release date announced yet but we can't wait. American Psycho Director Left Baffled By 'Bro' Worship For Patrick Bateman In 'Very Gay' Film These Are Our 10 Top Picks Of The New TV Shows And Films Coming To Netflix In April 2025 This Critically-Mauled Film Is Making Its Way Up Netflix's Most-Watched Right Now List
