Black Phone 2: Franchise Expands with Confirmed Release Date Following $161M Horror Success
The highly anticipated Black Phone 2 is set to take the franchise to new heights, building on the massive success of its predecessor Get ready for an even more thrilling and captivating experience!
The release date for The Black Phone 2 has been officially confirmed. Directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke as a masked kidnapper, the 2022 horror film was a critical and box office success. Since its release, fans have been eagerly anticipating a sequel.
According to Variety, The Black Phone 2 is scheduled to be released on June 27, 2025. This upcoming sequel marks the launch of a new sinister franchise, according to Blumhouse and Universal. Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill also confirmed the sequel with a tweet.
Cargill's post claimed that original The Black Phone writer Joe Hill had "a really great idea," leading Cargill and Derrickson to want to make a sequel to The Black Phone.
Why The Black Phone 2 Has Potential For Huge Success
The Black Phone is a film adaptation of the 2004 short story, sharing the same title. The story revolves around Finney, a teenager who falls victim to the Grabber, a masked villain. In his captivity, Finney stumbles upon a unique black phone that connects him to the voices of the Grabber's deceased victims. Ultimately, with the help of these souls, Finney overpowers and kills the Grabber, bringing an end to the terrifying ordeal.
The Black Phone initially intended to be a standalone horror movie, but it surpassed expectations, earning a remarkable $161 million at the global box office with just a budget of $18 million. Additionally, it received mostly positive reviews, holding a Certified Fresh 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. These outstanding results have prompted Blumhouse and Universal to confirm the release of The Black Phone 2. While turning The Black Phone into a sequel poses a challenge, the success story sets a positive tone for the future of The Black Phone 2. Although Hawke's character, The Grabber, is unlikely to return, The Black Phone 2 has the potential to establish a "sinister franchise" that further explores the themes introduced in the first film. With no information available yet regarding casting or the storyline, the possibilities for The Black Phone 2 are endless.
Source: Variety, C. Robert Cargill/Twitter
