'The Black Phone 2' readies for release: Cast, plot, more
Horror fans, get ready: The Black Phone 2, sequel to the 2021 hit, arrives in US theaters on October 17, 2025.
Director Scott Derrickson is back, with Mason Thames returning as Finney Blake—now facing the aftermath of his terrifying encounter with the Grabber.
Plot of 'The Black Phone 2'
Finney is still haunted by what happened. His sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) begins experiencing more intense visions and starts getting creepy calls and visions from disfigured kids.
Their search for answers takes them to Alpine Lake camp—a place tied to their late mom.
Most of the original cast is back, including Jeremy Davies, with new cast member Demian Bichir joining the sequel.
Early reviews and ratings
After premiering at Fantastic Fest last month, The Black Phone 2 holds a strong IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from over 600 users and a Metascore of 71.
Critics say it's gorier and darker than the first film but keeps that supernatural vibe fans love.