The Strangers – Chapter 2

The Strangers – Chapter 2
Teaser poster
Directed byRenny Harlin
Written by
  • Alan R. Cohen
  • Alan Freedland
Based onCharacters
by Bryan Bertino[1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJosé David Montero
Edited byMichelle Harrison
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate Films
Release dates
  • September 2025 (2025-09) (Fantastic Fest)
  • September 26, 2025 (2025-09-26)
Running time
98 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Strangers – Chapter 2 is an upcoming American horror film serving as the fourth film in The Strangers film series, and the second installment of a new trilogy following Chapter 1. The film was directed by Renny Harlin, and stars Madelaine Petsch with Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath.

The film is set to have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in September 2025, and scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate Films on September 26, 2025.

Cast

Production

Further information: The Strangers: Chapter 1 § Production

Principal photography on all three films commenced over 52 days in September 2022 in Bratislava, Slovakia,[5] and wrapped in November 2022.[6][7]

According to Harlin, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 went in a different direction than the first film, while covering Petsch's character over a span of four days after her encounter.[7]

Release

The Strangers – Chapter 2 is set to have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in September 2025,[8][9] and is scheduled to be released in the United States by Lionsgate Films on September 26, 2025.[4]

Sequel

Main article: The Strangers: Chapter 3

The final installment of the trilogy titled The Strangers: Chapter 3, will be released on an unspecified date.[10]

References

  1. ^ "The Strangers: Chapter 2". Writers Guild of America West. April 5, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Strangers: Chapter 2 [14A]". Alberta Film Classification. August 7, 2025. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  3. ^ Squires, John (October 18, 2024). "The Strangers: Chapter 2 – Watch the Teaser Trailer for Upcoming Horror Sequel". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 24, 2025). "The Strangers: Chapter 2 Going This Fall Instead Of Saw XI". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 13, 2022). "'The Strangers' Remake In Works At Lionsgate From Director Renny Harlin; Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez & Gabriel Basso Set For First Title In New Trilogy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  6. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 1, 2022). "The Strangers: Rachel Shenton Boards Lionsgate's Horror Remake". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 16, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  7. ^ a b Davids, Brian (May 16, 2024). "The Strangers: Chapter 1 Director Renny Harlin on Shooting a Trilogy in 52 Days: "Nothing Is Too Ambitious for Me"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 14, 2025). "Fantastic Fest Lineup: Black Phone 2, Sisu: Road To Revenge, Shelby Oaks, Primate, Vicious & More Set For 20th Anniversary Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  9. ^ "Fantastic Fest 2025". Fantastic Fest. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  10. ^ Collis, Clark (October 4, 2023). "The home-invading killers are back in first look at multi-movie horror saga The Strangers Trilogy". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
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