Ready or Not 2: Sequel Scores Big

0:00It's March 24, I'm Cory with the story and this is entertainment and celebrity news today, your AI-powered entertainment report. This weekend's box office was led by Project Hail Mary, which pulled an $80.5 million for the top spot. But another notable opener was, Ready or Not 2, Here I Come, the horror comedy sequel that landed in fourth place with $9.1 million domestically. The film, directed by the same team behind the original, picks up right after the first movie's wild ending, bringing back Samara weaving as grace. Alongside Catherine Newton, as her sister for more deadly family games. Made on a modest $14 million budget, it also earned $2.8 million overseas for a global debut of $11.9 million. Stolars, horror fans have plenty of options, with screams seven still strong after adding $4.3 million in other hits like undertone. Lingering, still audiences embraced the sequel, giving a strong word of mouth and high march from viewers.

1:01Reviews have been solid too, with critics at 75% positive on rotten tomatoes and viewers even higher at 90% plus the B+. Cinema score, that's impressive for the genre. The original Ready or Not turned a $6 million budget into nearly $58 million worldwide back in 2019, proving this low cost. Formula Works, with Buzz Building, a third movie looks like a smart bet for studios if the directors are game.