The Black Phone 2 Trailer Shows the Sequel to 2021’s Underrated Horror Movie

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Scott Derrickson’s most notable film is Marvel’s Doctor Strange, but he is primarily recognized for his work in the horror genre. Derrickson gained prominence by directing films like The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, and Deliver Us from Evil. After a brief stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Derrickson ventured back into horror in 2021 with The Black Phone, a critically acclaimed movie featuring Ethan Hawke as the villainous The Grabber. The film was successful commercially, earning $161.4 million worldwide on a budget of around $16-18 million. Predictably, Derrickson is now developing a sequel, and a new trailer for The Black Phone 2 has been released.

Today, Universal Pictures unveiled the trailer for what appears to be the second installment of “The Black Phone.” This new movie promises another harrowing experience for protagonist Finney Blake as he once again faces off against the menacing character known as The Grabber. Despite seemingly defeating The Grabber in the first film, this chilling antagonist returns with a more terrifying presence, manipulating Finney and his sister Gwen to attend Alpine Lake Youth Camp through their dreams. Here’s where you can watch the trailer:

Can Black Phone 2 Continue Horror’s Strong 2025?

Horror films generally perform well at the movie theater, and this year has been particularly successful for the genre. For instance, Ryan Coogler’s movie “Sinners” became a sensation during springtime and is generating Oscar discussions. The legacy sequel “Final Destination Bloodlines” resurrected one of horror’s iconic franchises with remarkable success (and another installment is currently in development). Most recently, the strong word of mouth about “Weapons” has resulted in an impressive global earnings of nearly $240 million. During late summer, it dominated the box office, only being outperformed by “Kpop Demon Hunters” on four consecutive weekends.

In 2025, Derrickson had already produced a highly acclaimed horror film titled “The Gorge.” Unlike traditional cinema releases, this film premiered exclusively on Apple TV+. Despite not having a theatrical run, it garnered largely favorable reviews and set a record for the platform’s biggest movie debut. The film was lauded for its unique approach that seamlessly blended genres, offering a heartwarming love story alongside the chilling thrills synonymous with Derrickson’s horror films.

It seems that all the necessary elements are indeed lined up for Black Phone 2 to carry on its successful run. This next installment appears to be another spine-tingling production from director Derrickson, featuring Ethan Hawke delivering another bone-chilling portrayal as The Grabber. The supernatural aspect related to Gwen’s dreams adds a unique spin to the traditional Nightmare on Elm Street style, potentially making the sequel an even more suspenseful watch. Furthermore, there is potential for Black Phone 2 to tell a compelling story about healing from trauma; as seen in the trailer, Finney continues to grapple with the repercussions of his past encounters with The Grabber, and perhaps vanquishing him once more will enable Finney to start anew.

Universal plans to debut “Black Phone 2” in the heart of October, which coincides with Halloween and the spooky season. While horror films can perform well throughout the year, releasing it during this period might enhance its potential success due to viewers’ heightened interest in such content. With “The Conjuring: Last Rites” having concluded some time ago, horror enthusiasts will be eager for a fresh experience. If word-of-mouth is favorable, “Black Phone 2” could be another box office sensation.

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2025-09-04 19:13