---
title: "Smile 2"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/smile-2-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1100782
imdb_id: "tt29268110"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 127
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 2230
content_rating: "R"
---

# Smile 2 (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/smile-2-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Smile 2" is a sequel to the 2022 horror film "Smile." The movie follows the life of global pop sensation Skye Riley as she prepares to embark on a new world tour. Skye begins experiencing terrifying and inexplicable events, which overwhelm her and exacerbate the pressures of her fame. As a result, Skye is forced to confront her past in an attempt to regain control of her life. The film's storyline revolves around Skye's struggles with her dark past and the escalating horrors she encounters. The events of the film threaten to spiral out of control, putting Skye's life in jeopardy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A global pop star faces terrifying, inexplicable events as she prepares for a new world tour."

### Why Watch
- intense psychological tension
- compelling protagonist journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains disturbing imagery
- high levels of psychological distress
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense sequences of psychological horror and disturbing events.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, intense, supernatural, disturbing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Parker Finn
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, Bad Feeling

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Naomi Scott** as *Skye Riley*
- **Rosemarie DeWitt** as *Elizabeth Riley*
- **Lukas Gage** as *Lewis*
- **Miles Gutierrez-Riley** as *Joshua*
- **Peter Jacobson** as *Morris*
- **Ray Nicholson** as *Paul Hudson*
- **Dylan Gelula** as *Gemma*
- **Raúl Castillo** as *Darius*
- **Kyle Gallner** as *Joel*
- **Drew Barrymore** as *Drew Barrymore*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Smile 2?
A pop star named Skye Riley experiences terrifying events while preparing for a world tour.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a global pop sensation named Skye Riley.

### Q: What triggers the events in the film?
The events begin as the protagonist prepares for a new world tour.

### Q: What does the protagonist need to do?
Skye Riley must confront her dark past to regain control of her life.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, the title indicates it is the second film in the series.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*