The Black Phone 2: Release Date of The Sequel And Expansion Of The Franchise Confirmed
The Black Phone 2 has confirmed its release date, as the hit horror film is now expanding its universe into a franchise. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the 2022 horror film, starring Ethan Hawke as a masked kidnapper, earned both critical acclaim and a strong box office performance upon its debut, sparking growing anticipation for a sequel. As reported by Variety, the official release date of The Black Phone 2 has been announced. The sequel will be screened on June 27, 2025. Blumhouse and Universal have stated that this next chapter will be the starting point for a new franchise with a sinister atmosphere. Additionally, screenwriter C. Robert Cargill shared a tweet confirming the sequel. In his post, Cargill mentioned that the original writer of The Black Phone, Joe Hill, had “a truly great idea,” which prompted Cargill and Derrickson to decide to create a sequel.
Me: I'm only going to make a Black Phone sequel if we have a really great idea.
*Phone Rings*
Joe Hill: So I've got a really great idea.
Me and Scott 30 seconds later: So we're making a Black Phone sequel.
— C. Robert Cargill (@Massawyrm) October 27, 2023
Because The Black Phone 2 Has the Potential For A Huge Success?
Based on the 2004 story of the same name, The Black Phone introduces the character of “the Raptor“, a mysterious masked antagonist who kidnaps a teenager named Finney. After being captured, Finney discovers a landline telephone through which he can hear the voices of the fearsome kidnapper’s previous victims. During the first film, the Raptor is defeated and killed by Finney, thanks to the help of the victims’ souls. Initially, the film was conceived as a standalone horror film. However, it significantly exceeded expectations, earning over $161 million worldwide, despite a modest budget of $18 million. Additionally, the film received largely positive reviews, earning a notable 81% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. These successes likely pushed Blumhouse to develop The Black Phone 2, and now the film is on its way, with the release date officially confirmed by the studio and Universal.
Universal is eyeing a summer 2025 theatrical release after the original Black Phone , based on a story by Joe Hill, followed Finney, a shy but intelligent 13-year-old who was kidnapped by a sadistic killer, played by Ethan Hawke. Trapped in a soundproof basement with an unplugged phone on the wall that starts ringing, Finney – played by Mason Thames – discovers he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims, intent on making sure what happened to them doesn’t happen. happen to him too.
