'Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come' Emerges as Searchlight's Top Trailer Debut, Garnering 68M Views on First Day

Searchlight Pictures upcoming film Ready or Not 2: Here I Come has achieved a record-breaking trailer release, amassing 68 million views in just one day, surpassing last years A Complete Unknown trailer, which garnered 48 million views on its debut. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on April 10, 2026, with the trailer released two days ago.

The trailers massive reach spanned multiple platforms during its first 24 hours, including TikTok (33M), Facebook (12M), Instagram (10M), YouTube (6M), X/Twitter (3M), Pinterest (2M), and Reddit (1M). This strong performance also contributed to one of the studios most successful organic openings, ranking third among all Searchlight trailer releases.

Fans have expressed excitement on social media, with the poster and trailer generating buzz for the sequel to the cult favorite original. Enthusiasm is particularly high for the returning cast, featuring Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, and Sarah Michelle Gellar, with users praising the combination as three of the coolest blonde final girls in horror.

The film is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with a screenplay by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. The ensemble cast includes Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Nstor Carbonell, David Cronenberg, and Elijah Wood. Producers include Tripp Vinson, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Bradley J. Fischer.

Plot Overview

Picking up shortly after the original, Grace (Weaving) has survived an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, only to face a new terror alongside her estranged sister Faith (Newton). As the sole remaining family member, Grace must survive until dawn to claim the High Seat of the Council. Four rival families are in pursuit, and whoever succeeds in killing her will control it all.

Author: Aiden Foster