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Black Phone 2 2025

“Dead is just a word.”

★ 6.7/10 · 1,230 votes R HorrorThriller Released
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What is Black Phone 2?

The film Black Phone 2 is a horror thriller that premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, and was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on October 17. The movie is directed by Scott Derrickson and features a cast including Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Demián Bichir.

Type
Film
Year
2025
Status
Released
Runtime
114 minutes
Release date
Oct 15, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Blumhouse Productions, Crooked Highway, Universal Pictures
Budget
$30,000,000
Revenue
$132,675,749
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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Overview

The film Black Phone 2 is a horror thriller that premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, and was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on October 17. The movie is directed by Scott Derrickson and features a cast including Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Demián Bichir. According to the plot, Finney Blake is struggling with life after captivity and his younger sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the Black Phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp. The siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and has grossed $132 million worldwide with a budget of $30 million. Black Phone 2 is part of The Black Phone Collection and has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Should you watch it?

“A killer's supernatural reach extends beyond the grave in this chilling sequel.”

Reasons to watch
  • gripping sibling bond drives the story
  • supernatural thriller elements escalate the tension
  • strong character development from the first film
Keep in mind
  • may be confusing without seeing the first film
  • some pacing issues in the middle act

you're drawn to supernatural horror with emotional depth and sibling-driven narratives.

Contains intense supernatural horror elements and themes of captivity and loss.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this film connected to the first Black Phone movie?

Yes, it continues the story of Finney Blake and the supernatural Black Phone.

Do you need to watch the first movie to understand this one?

It helps to understand the characters and mythology, though the film attempts to be accessible.

Is the Grabber the main villain again?

The Grabber plays a central role, but the story expands beyond his original threat.

Does the Black Phone have the same powers as before?

The phone's supernatural abilities have evolved and grown more dangerous.

Is this film appropriate for children?

No, it contains intense horror elements and mature themes not suitable for young viewers.