"Unhinged Sequel: First Photos of Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton in 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' Revealed (Exclusive)"

Samara Weaving is back in the spotlight for another gruesome adventure. PEOPLE has an exclusive preview of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the follow-up to the 2019 horror sensation. The film is directed once again by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, known collectively as Radio Silence and also recognized for their work on the recent Scream reboots. The story revisits Grace after the deadly chaos of her wedding night.

"We never imagined the first film would resonate with audiences the way it has, and its an honor to revisit Graces world," said Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin. They also shared that filming with Weaving again was "far more emotional than anticipated." The directors added, "The original film changed our lives in so many ways, and seeing Samara back in that dress and character was truly special."

Weaving, 33, described the reunion as deeply moving. "I was nervous about remembering my role from the first film, but putting the dress back on brought the character flooding back. That fitting was an emotional experience for all of us," she said. "Returning to the character is one thing, but reuniting with this crew was the best part."

This installment also introduces Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Sean Hatosy, Nstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng, and David Cronenberg to the cast. "We adore this ensemble. Each actor brought something unique, and the mix of scary, humorous, and bizarre elements really stands out," said the directors.

Weaving reflected on the camaraderie formed during filming: "Running around covered in blood really bonds you. I would spend every day with this cast if I could. I adore them all."

Newton, 28, shared that her character was crafted specifically for her after working with the directors on 2024's vampire film Abigail. "My character has a bit of me in her and stirs up some troublebut in a fun way," she joked. She also praised Weavings support, adding, "This cast is a dream. Id love to work with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Samara again and again."

The directors teased that the sequel ties seamlessly into the first film while taking Grace into new, twisted circumstances. "We wanted to deepen her story without simply repeating the original," they explained. "We poured a lot of love into this sequel and hope both fans of the first film and newcomers will enjoy it."

Weaving described the follow-up as "wild, completely over the top, and something audiences will love. The writers found a way to make it a natural progression while still being surprising."

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is scheduled for release in theaters in spring 2026.

Author: Sophia Brooks