Black Phone 2 (2025) – The Sinister Line Reconnects in Blumhouse’s Chilling Sequel | Release Date, Cast & Plot Details

Black Phone 2 (2025): The Sinister Line Reconnects in Blumhouse’s Chilling Sequel

“The phone is ringing again... but who—or what—is on the other end this time?”

After the massive success of The Black Phone (2022), which shocked audiences and raked in over $160 million globally, Blumhouse Productions is back to unearth even deeper nightmares with Black Phone 2, a direct sequel to the supernatural horror hit. Returning to the director’s chair is Scott Derrickson, co-writing once again with long-time creative partner C. Robert Cargill.

This highly anticipated follow-up will hit theaters on October 17, 2025, courtesy of Universal Pictures.

📞 The Story So Far: What We Know About Black Phone 2

While the original Black Phone ended with Finney Blake escaping the clutches of the twisted and masked child abductor known as The Grabber, Black Phone 2 promises a deeper descent into trauma, the supernatural, and unanswered questions.

Set months after the terrifying events of the first film, the sequel will reportedly center on the lingering effects of Finney's experience, while introducing a new mystery tied to the haunted phone—this time in a secluded camp near Alpine Lake, where evil seems to be ringing again.

🧑‍🎤 Returning Cast & New Additions

The film reunites most of the original cast for a chilling reunion:

• Mason Thames as Finney – now older, haunted by the past, and possibly tied to the phone in new ways

• Madeleine McGraw as Gwen – Finney’s clairvoyant sister who may be the key to stopping the next horror

• Ethan Hawke as The Grabber – yes, he’s back in some capacity... ghost? memory? something worse?

• Jeremy Davies as Terrence, Finney and Gwen’s troubled father

• Miguel Mora as Robin's brother, seeking justice for his sibling

New additions include:

• Demián Bichir as a mysterious camp supervisor, hiding secrets from the past

• Arianna Rivas as his niece, who may uncover the next link to the other side

• Anna Lore, Graham Abbey, and Maev Beaty in undisclosed roles, rounding out an intriguing ensemble

🎥 Behind the Scenes: The Horror Dream Team

• Director: Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Doctor Strange, The Exorcism of Emily Rose)

• Writers: Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, adapting from characters by Joe Hill

• Producers: Jason Blum (Blumhouse), Derrickson, and Cargill

• Executive Producers: Joe Hill, Ryan Turek

• Cinematographer: Pär M. Ekberg

• Production Companies: Blumhouse Productions and Crooked Highway

This powerhouse creative team is returning to deepen the Black Phone mythology while expanding the universe into something more sinister and ongoing—a full-blown franchise in the making.

🔥 Why It’s One of 2025’s Most Anticipated Horror Films

• Ethan Hawke's terrifying return as The Grabber is expected to be as psychological as it is supernatural.

• Blumhouse is betting big—this sequel aims to kick off a larger Black Phone universe.

• The film’s fresh setting (a mysterious lakeside camp) introduces new layers of isolation and horror.

• With the success of Talk to Me, Smile, and The Boogeyman, audiences are hungry for elevated supernatural horror—Black Phone 2 is ready to answer that call.

📅 Release Info

• U.S. Theatrical Release: 🎟️ October 17, 2025

• Distributor: Universal Pictures

• Genre: Supernatural Horror / Thriller

• Running Time: TBA

• Rated: Expected to be R for violence, terror, and disturbing content

📢 Final Thoughts

With Black Phone 2, the line between the living and the dead is blurrier than ever. Whether it’s grief, vengeance, or unfinished business, something—or someone—is dialing back in. Fans of slow-burn suspense and supernatural terror should mark their calendars because Blumhouse is ready to redefine fear again.

📱 Are you ready to pick up the phone... again?

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