The sequel starring Naomi Scott has received good reviews.
Smile 2 has made horror fans even happier than the first movie, starting off with a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than Smile.
Written and directed again by Parker Finn, the 2022 horror sequel follows global pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as her life falls apart during a world tour when she faces the creepy, smiling entity from the original film.

As of now, Smile 2 has an 82% critics‘ score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is slightly higher than the first movie’s 80% rating, which is Certified Fresh. Critics applaud Finn for expanding the story he started in Smile while praising Scott’s character, Skye, as a complex new horror heroine.
Before the movie’s wide release, let’s see what the mostly positive reviews are saying about Smile 2 and if there’s a chance for a third movie.
The sequel doesn’t just improve on its terrifying and creative scares compared to the first movie. It also introduces a more complex heroine, which adds to the darker style of horror.
Bloody Disgusting
The sequel not only delivers more intense and creative scares than the first movie, but also features a deeply complex heroine that helps define its darker, more intense horror style.
Screen International
The writer and director of the 2022 horror hit Smile returns with a strong sequel, this time sending the curse after a pop star, played by Naomi Scott from Aladdin, who gives a powerful and intense performance.
IGN Movies
The story might seem a bit over-the-top, and fans of the first movie could feel like the first hour is just a repeat of Smile. However, Parker Finn’s enthusiasm and effort still deserve appreciation.
Little White Lies
The movie isn’t very subtle, but Parker Finn is skilled at making real life seem like a dream, and making dreams feel real.
Variety
There’s a lot to admire about a director who isn’t afraid to take risks, and this sequel will leave many horror fans smiling from ear to ear.
The Hollywood Reporter
Parker Finn, much like his creepy character, wants to reach into the parts of us that we try to keep hidden. He brings our pain to light, making us face the truth that, more often than not, the real enemy is ourselves.
Slant Magazine
For fans of the first movie, it’s similar to what they loved before. And for anyone who enjoys a good scare this October, it will definitely entertain!
Observer
In Smile 2, pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) is about to start a new world tour when she begins to experience frightening and strange events. As the terrifying situations get worse and the pressure of fame builds, Skye must confront her dark past to take back control of her life before everything falls apart.

Parker Finn wrote and directed the sequel, and it was produced by Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Parker Finn, and Robert Salerno.
The cast of Smile 2 features Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Lukas Gage, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Peter Jacobson, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, Raúl Castillo, and Kyle Gallner.
The movie hits theaters on October 18.
Source: DigitalSpy