Movie Name: Black Phone 2 (2025)
Writer: Joe Hill, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
Director: Scott Derrickson
Release Date: October 17, 2025 (United States)
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Original Language: English
Run Time: 1h 54m
Star: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw
Storyline
Cast
Ethan Hawke as The Grabber
Mason Thames as Finn
Madeleine McGraw as Gwen
Demián Bichir as Mando
Miguel Mora as Ernesto
Jeremy Davies as Terrence
Arianna Rivas as Mustang
Maev Beaty as Barbara
James Ransone as Max
Anna Lore as Hope
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FAQs
1. Is Black Phone 2 a direct sequel?
Yes, it is a direct sequel set several years after the events of the first film, following an older Finn and his sister Gwen.
2. Do I need to watch the first movie to understand this one?
While it's recommended to understand the characters' backgrounds and the significance of the black phone, the sequel introduces a new story centered on Gwen's experiences.
3. Is Ethan Hawke back as The Grabber?
Yes, Ethan Hawke reprises his role as The Grabber, though some reviews note his screen time is more limited compared to the first film.
4. What is the tone compared to the first movie?
Reviews suggest the tone has shifted. While the first was a claustrophobic psychological thriller, this sequel incorporates more supernatural dream logic and has been compared by some critics to A Nightmare on Elm Street.
5. Why are reviews for the sequel more mixed?
Common criticisms in the provided reviews include a slower pace, a less focused plot, underutilization of The Grabber, and a feeling that the story was unnecessary or stretched thin. Praise is given to the direction, atmosphere, and Hawke's performance.
6. Are any other actors from the first film returning?
Yes, Mason Thames (Finn) and Madeleine McGraw (Gwen) return as the now-teenage protagonists. Miguel Mora, who played Robin in the first film, returns as a new character, Ernesto (Robin's brother).
7. Where is the movie set?
The primary new setting is a winter camp called Alpine Lake.
8. Is the film as scary as the original?
Opinions vary. Some find it less tense and frightening because the threat has changed from a grounded, human predator to a more supernatural one. The fear is now more linked to dream invasions.
9. Does the film set up a third movie?
Some reviews mention the ending attempts to set up a potential Black Phone 3.
10. What is the budget and box office performance?
The estimated budget was $30 million. It grossed over $131 million worldwide, making it a commercial success.
11. Who composed the music?
The score was composed by Mark Korven, who also scored the first film.
12. How can I watch the movie?
The film is a theatrical release from Universal Pictures. It will later be available for digital rental/purchase (e.g., Prime Video) and eventually on a streaming service.

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