The blood-soaked bride is back, and this time the stakes are impossibly higher. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come picks up exactly where the 2019 cult horror-comedy left off, with Grace discovering she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game—except now she’s fighting for more than survival.
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What’s the Game This Time for Ready or Not 2?
After surviving the Le Domas family attack, Grace must face four rival families hunting her for the throne, with the winner ruling it all. The twist? Her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) joins the deadly hide-and-seek game, adding an emotional layer to the chaos.
| Film Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Ready or Not 2: Here I Come |
| Release Date | April 10, 2026 |
| Directors | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett |
| Lead Stars | Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton |
| Supporting Cast | Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, David Cronenberg |
| Writers | Guy Busick, R. Christopher Murphy |
| Distributor | Searchlight Pictures |
| Genre | Horror-Comedy |
Star-Studded Cast Joins the Hunt
The sequel brings heavyweight talent to Grace’s nightmare. Sarah Michelle Gellar plays Ursula, and even impales Grace slayer-style in the trailer—a perfect nod to her Buffy legacy. Elijah Wood adds his signature creepy charm, while legendary filmmaker David Cronenberg himself steps in front of the camera as Mr. Danforth.
Why This Sequel Matters
Directors Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett, fresh from their Scream and Abigail successes, return with original writers Busick and Murphy. The filmmakers wanted to ensure this wasn’t just more of the same, deepening Grace’s story and character while maintaining the satirical edge that made the original a hit.
Weaving herself promises fans an experience that’s “so unhinged, absolutely cooked”, hinting at even more outrageous set pieces and dark comedy.
From Wedding Dress to War Zone
The original Ready or Not became an instant classic with its eat-the-rich satire wrapped in horror-comedy violence. That iconic final shot—Grace covered in blood, smoking on the manor steps—became a viral meme, cementing her status as a modern horror icon.
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FAQs
Do I need to watch the first Ready or Not before the sequel?
Yes, absolutely. Ready or Not 2 picks up immediately after the events of the 2019 film, making the original essential viewing to understand Grace’s journey and the deadly game’s rules.
Will Ready or Not 2 stream on Disney+ or Hulu?
While Searchlight Pictures (owned by Disney) will release the film theatrically on April 10, 2026, streaming plans haven’t been announced yet. It will likely hit Hulu after its theatrical run.