Black Phone 2
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Get ready to dive back into the chilling world of terror! Black Phone 2, the highly anticipated 2025 American supernatural horror film, is here. Directed by the visionary Scott Derrickson and penned by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, this sequel to the acclaimed 2021 hit, itself an adaptation of Joe Hill's gripping 2004 short story, promises to be even more electrifying.
Returning to haunt your nightmares are Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, and Jeremy Davies, reprising their unforgettable roles. Joining them are the terrifying new additions of Demián Bichir and Arianna Rivas, ready to escalate the dread.
The terror officially begins at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, before unleashing its horrors across the United States on October 17, 2025, courtesy of Universal Pictures.
**Meet the faces of fear and survival:**
Mason Thames returns as Finney, the sole survivor of the Grabber's horrifying reign.
Madeleine McGraw is back as Gwen, Finney's brave sister, ready to face the darkness.
Ethan Hawke is back as the Grabber, the serial killer whose reign of terror was tragically cut short.
Demián Bichir steps in as Armando, the supervisor at Alpine Lake camp, where new horrors may await.
Miguel Mora embodies Ernesto Arellano, brother to Robin Arellano, one of the Grabber's victims and Finney's friend. Fans will remember Mora from his earlier role as Robin in the first film.
Jeremy Davies reprises his role as Terrence, the father of Finney and Gwen.
Arianna Rivas joins the cast as Mustang, Armando's niece, adding another layer of mystery.
Also featuring Anna Lore, Graham Abbey, and Maev Beaty.
**The seeds of terror were sown:**
Back in June 2022, director Scott Derrickson revealed that Joe Hill, despite his protective nature over his "20th Century Ghosts" collection, had a "wonderful idea" for a sequel. The author's inspiration? The "iconic imagery" of the Grabber's masks, sparking a chilling vision for the future. Discussions with the studio quickly followed, fueled by the undeniable financial success of the first film.
By November 2023, the return of Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Miguel Cazarez Mora was confirmed. The script, a collaboration between Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, also saw them returning as producers. Derrickson was officially back at the helm as director in December. In September 2024, Demián Bichir joined the growing cast.
Under the working title "Mysterium," principal photography commenced in Toronto on November 4, 2024, with Pär M. Ekberg capturing the chilling visuals. Filming wrapped on January 23, 2025, with Arianna Rivas joining the ensemble in December.
**Mark your calendars for the premiere:**
Black Phone 2 made its terrifying debut at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, with a United States release set for October 17, 2025.
**Early whispers of reception:**
Metacritic, using a weighted average, has awarded the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
Prepare yourself for Black Phone 2. The darkness is calling.
Black Phone 2 is a 2025 American supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, and written by Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, who both produced with Jason Blum. It is a sequel to The Black Phone (2021), which in turn is an adaptation of the 2004 short story by Joe Hill. The film stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, and Jeremy Davies reprising their roles, with Demián Bichir and Arianna Rivas joining the cast.
The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, and is scheduled to be released in the United States by Universal Pictures on October 17, 2025.
== Cast ==
Mason Thames as Finney, the Grabber's only known survivor
Madeleine McGraw as Gwen, Finney's sister
Ethan Hawke as the Grabber, a serial killer who was previously killed by Finney
Demián Bichir as Armando, the supervisor of Alpine Lake camp
Miguel Mora as Ernesto Arellano, the brother of Robin Arellano, who was one of the Grabber's victims and Finney's friend. Mora also previously played Robin in the first film.
Jeremy Davies as Terrence, Finney and Gwen's father
Arianna Rivas as Mustang, Armando's niece
Anna Lore
Graham Abbey
Maev Beaty
== Production ==
In June 2022, Scott Derrickson said that while Joe Hill was protective of his "20th Century Ghosts" eponymous story, the author had pitched him a "wonderful idea" for a sequel that he was open to directing if The Black Phone was a success. In August, Derrickson and Hill confirmed that there were discussions with the studio to make a sequel. Derrickson referred to the financial success of the first film as one of the catalysts for the development of the project. Hill said his inspiration to writing a sequel was based on the "iconic imagery" of the Grabber's masks.
In November 2023, it was reported that Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and Miguel Cazarez Mora would reprise their roles from the first film. The script was written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, with the duo also serving as producers on the sequel. In December, Derrickson was confirmed to return as the director. In September 2024, Demián Bichir joined the cast. With the working title of Mysterium, principal photography began in Toronto on November 4, 2024, and was set to conclude on January 15, 2025, with Pär M. Ekberg serving as the cinematographer. In December, Arianna Rivas joined the cast. Filming concluded on January 23, 2025.
== Release ==
Black Phone 2 premiered at Fantastic Fest in September 20, 2025, and is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025. It was originally set to be released on June 27, 2025.
== Reception ==
Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.
== References ==
== External links ==
Official website
Black Phone 2 at IMDb
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