Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Years after the success of the original movie, Ready or Not 2 hasn’t materialized, but a Ready or Not sequel is currently in development. In the original movie, Grace, played by scream queen Samara Weaving, must survive a killer game of hide and seek after marrying into a rich family with a strange secret. Ready or Not is a schlocky horror-comedy that leans into campiness while also making important social commentary.

While horror movies tend to bomb with critics, Ready or Not gained a high Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 89%. Additionally, the movie thrived at the box office, grossing $28.7 million against its $6 million budget (per Box Office Mojo). Given the financial and critical success, movies like Ready or Not can always develop into a franchise. Though years had passed, and chances of a sequel began to look grim, Ready or Not 2 is finally actually beginning to take shape.

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Ready Or Not 2 Latest News

Development On A Sequel Is Confirmed & Samara Weaving Will Return

Shortly after she announced she would return for the sequel, the latest news confirms Ready or Not 2 is happening with Samara Weaving. Though the project always seemed plausible, and was given plenty of updates over the years, it has now officially been confirmed that work is taking place on the long-awaited follow-up. In October 2024, the director/producer collective known as Radio Silence (directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett with executive producer Chad Villella) revealed that Ready or Not 2 is in the works, with Samara Weaving returning. They provided few details, and it’s unclear where the project stands.

Ready Or Not 2 Is Confirmed

Radio Silence Is Working On The Sequel

Recent updates from the directing duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett suggest that the behind-the-scenes work on Ready or Not 2 is moving along, and they confirmed the sequel in October 2024. Though details are still scant, Radio Silence did confirm that Samara Weaving is attached to the sequel, but they did not mention any story specifics. It’s also unknown where the development currently stands, and no production timeline has been revealed yet.

Ready Or Not 2 Cast Details

Samara Weaving Is Attached To The Sequel

Though the recently-confirmed sequel is still largely shrouded in mystery, it has been confirmed that Samara Weaving will return for Ready or Not 2. Radio Silence confirmed her return at the same time that they confirmed the sequel, and it’s assumed she’ll be back to play her role as Grace. Considering the gory and explosive finale of the movie, it’s assumed that Weaving will likely be the only returning star. However, with Weaving attached, the sequel already has a lot of horror movie star power.

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Ready Or Not 2 Story Possibilities

The Curse Could Impact Another Wealthy Family

After Ready or Not‘s ending, there are two directions that Ready or Not 2 could go, continuing the first movie and taking the anthology route. The sequel could catch up with what happened to Grace after the events of the first movie, and it’s possible that she gets the wealth and curse from their deal with Mr. Le Bail. In that case, the curse could affect Grace and her spouse down the line in Ready or Not 2 if she ever decided to remarry.

Alternatively, Ready or Not 2 could set up the future franchise in an anthology format, focusing on an entirely different family. Based on the existing lore, it’s highly unlikely that Ready or Not‘s demon dealt with one family, and Mr. Le Bail’s influence could stretch across the entirety of the 1%. However, with Samara Weaving’s return to the franchise, the former story option seems the most likely.

In Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s 2019 black comedy Ready Or Not, newlywed bride Grace Le Domas participates in a violent game of hide-and-seek with her fiancé’s family, who attempt to kill her during her wedding night as part of a long-standing ritual. The film stars Samara Weaving as Grace, Mark O’Brien as Grace’s husband Alex, Adam Brody as Alex’s brother Daniel, Andie MacDowell as their mother Becky, and Henry Czerny, Melanie Scrofano, Kristian Bruun, and Elyse Levesque as other members of the murderous family.

Director

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin , Tyler Gillett

Release Date

August 21, 2019

Studio(s)

Mythology Entertainment , Vinson Films , Radio Silence Productions

Distributor(s)

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Writers

R. Christopher Murphy , Guy Busick

Cast

Nat Faxon , Kate Ziegler , Elyse Levesque , Chase Churchill , Elana Dunkelman , Andie MacDowell , Liam MacDonald , Mark O’Brien , Nicky Guadagni , Adam Brody​ , Henry Czerny , Ethan Tavares , Kristian Bruun , Melanie Scrofano , Samara Weaving , Etienne Kellici , John Ralston

Runtime

95 minutes

Budget

$6 million

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