Samara Weaving’s Horror Hit ‘Ready or Not’ Hits No. 2 on Hulu After Sequel

I’ve been a huge fan of Samara Weaving for years! She really established herself as a modern horror icon with movies like Mayhem and The Babysitter, and she was fantastic in Ash vs Evil Dead too. But I think it was Ready or Not that really put her on the map, and it’s awesome to see it getting so much attention again now that Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is out!

According to FlixPatrol, the movie Ready or Not is currently the second most popular film on Hulu in the U.S. It’s also performing well on Disney+, remaining in the top 10 most-watched movies in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. The film features Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell, and a talented supporting cast.

Ready or Not Was a Hit with Viewers and Critics

The movie Ready or Not centers around Grace (played by Samara Weaving) who learns a terrifying secret about her new husband’s family on her wedding day. What begins as a joyful celebration quickly turns into a brutal game of hide-and-seek as Grace fights for her survival.

Ready or Not was a successful horror film and received a nomination for Best Horror Movie at the 46th Saturn Awards. Made with a budget of just $6 million, it earned $57.6 million at the box office and was well-received by critics. It currently has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating it’s ‘Certified Fresh,’ and an audience score of 78%.

Cody Corrall of the Chicago Reader praised the film as a funny and disturbingly dark take on the ‘final girl’ trope, finding it empowering and satisfying to root for the protagonist. Scout Tafoya at RogerEbert.com noted that despite some flaws, the movie is charming and exciting.

The horror film Ready or Not has earned a 6.9 rating on IMDb from over 230,000 viewers. Critics and audiences alike enjoyed the performances, especially Samara Weaving’s, and appreciated the movie’s comedic elements. Due to its popularity, plans are underway to bring back the film’s lead actress for a follow-up project.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Also Received Positive Reviews

The horror-comedy sequel, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, has been well-received by both critics and audiences. Released in theaters on March 20, 2026, the film boasts positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a strong 90% audience score indicating viewers loved it.

Randy Myers of the San Jose Mercury News praised the film’s elaborate kills and accurate portrayal of villainy, saying viewers might even feel satisfied when the bad guys get what they deserve. Kristy Puchko of Mashable noted that Ready or Not 2 is more intense than the first film.

The recent success of the new movie is bringing renewed attention to Ready or Not, making it popular on streaming services seven years after its initial release. Many horror fans are now discovering—or revisiting—the original film online before heading to theaters to see the sequel, which is keeping Ready or Not‘s popularity growing.

Ready or Not is available to stream on Hulu in the United States.

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2026-03-25 03:06