Horror movies have stolen the show at the 2024 box office of late, withSmile 2andTerrifier 3both vastly outperforming their non-superhero competition. Despite entering its third full weekend in theaters,Smile 2continues to earn cash and is set to becomeone of the top 30 highest-grossing movies of the year at the domestic box office. The film is currently only $1 million behindArgylle, which grossed only $45 million domestically despite boasting a production budget of $200 million, and it is also only $2 million behindTerrifier 3, which is finally winding down at the box office after earning more than 20x its reported budget.Smile 2has grossed $42 million internationally to pair with its $44 million domestic haul for an $87 million worldwide total.
IfSmile 2can earn another few million at the domestic box office and passTerrifier 3, it will next look to move in on the territory ofChallengers, the spicy tennis drama starringZendaya.Challengersgrossed $50 million at the domestic box office and currently sits at #28, but it is in danger of losing its spot ifSmile 2continues to perform well.Challengerswas formerly higher on the domestic box office rankings but was previously jumped byJoker: Folie à Deux, the DC sequel starringJoaquin PhoenixandLady Gagathat has been a major failure for Warner Bros. Despite the film being one of the top 30 highest-grossing movies of the year at the box office, it has just barely earned back its production budget and can still be considered a major loss.
’Smile 2’s Cast Is Nothing To Laugh About
Naomi Scott, best known for her roles inAladdinandCharlie’s Angels, leadsSmile 2, and she’s also been tapped to star alongsideKit HaringtoninEternal Return.Rosemarie DeWitt, famous for playing Laura alongsideRyan GoslingandEmma StoneinLa La Landand more recently for starring as Hughie’s mom inThe BoysSeason 4, also stars inSmile 2as Elizabeth Riley.Lukas Gagefirst made a name for himself in two popular HBO series,EuphoriaandThe White Lotus, before joining the cast ofSmile 2, where he plays Lewis Fregoli.Miles Gutierrez-Riley, who recently played Billy’s boyfriend inAgatha All Along, also plays Joshua inSmile 2.
Smile 2is still playing in theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for futurebox office updates on the filmand find tickets below for a showtime near you.
Smile 2 is the sequel to the 2022 psychological horror film by director Parker Finn that centers on a therapist who witnesses a patient’s suicide, leading to a series of terrifying supernatural events. The sequel will see the return of Finn as director, with Paramount continuing distribution.
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