Smile 2 has once again become one of the biggest box office hits of all time, having just released in October 2024 and quickly becoming a hit. The highly anticipated sequel to “Smile,” which grossed $217 million on a budget of just $17 million in 2022, was approved for a sequel immediately after the success of the first film. The fact that it has actually surpassed its target in just three weeks of release is a testament to the film’s success. “Smile 2” has now grossed over $110 million, making it a worthwhile investment in the sequel.
The 2024 sequel’s production budget has been increased by $28 million, which is more than the first film, but the audience response has not been disappointing in terms of revenue, even though it has yet to break many global horror film records. But the film continues to generate interest and attention from audiences in many countries.
According to Collider, the sequel has grossed $53 million domestically and internationally in the US and $57 million overseas, bringing the total revenue of “Smile 2” to over $110 million, which is a profit that is many times more than the cost in a short period of time. This commercial success has made the film one of the fourth-highest-grossing horror films of 2024, behind A Quiet Place: Day One, which grossed $261 million.
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The commercial success of “Smile 2” is not only a testament to its financial success, but also reflects the popularity of horror films that continue to attract audiences. Horror films that are full of creepy atmospheres, mysterious investigations, and characters’ struggles with their inner fears are still charming and can always make viewers look forward to the sequels.
In the domestic market, Smile 2 has yet to break into the top 25 highest-grossing films of 2024, but having to make about $13 million more isn’t too difficult for a film that’s currently very popular. In addition, making another $5 million could push “Smile 2” into the top 100 highest-grossing films of all time domestically, an impressive achievement for a horror film that has had a challenging time attracting a large audience.
The commercial reception has led to “Smile 2” being talked about as a film with the potential to continue its success and may be a model for future horror sequels. By presenting quality horror and horror content, along with an interesting character like “Sky”, played by Naomi Scott, a pop star infected with the Curse of Smile, audiences can easily experience the thrills and scares from this film.
Overall, despite some limitations in terms of making money compared to some more famous films, its commercial success and popularity with a wide audience make Smile 2 a film to watch in 2024 and will likely be an important part of the horror film culture that continues to flourish and generate income.
Source: Collider
