Watch out for a bloody mix of startling twists and unexpected humor when Searchlight Pictures’ Ready or Not 2: Here I Come opens on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home May 5, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release June 16.
In this action‑packed, darkly comedic horror sequel that expands the Ready or Not mythology with another lethal game of hide‑and‑seek, Samara Weaving returns as Grace alongside an all‑star cast including Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Nestor Carbonell, with David Cronenberg, and Elijah Wood. Still reeling from her brutal escape from the Le Domas family, Grace is thrust into an even more unhinged bloodbath when she becomes prey once again – this time hunted alongside her estranged sister by four rival families, each ruthlessly vying for absolute power and control of the High Seat of the Council.
Directed by Radio Silence – the duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett – Ready or Not 2: Here I Come revels in the tension and anticipation of the unknown, consciously setting the audience up so that they “don’t really know where a scene is going. It might be emotional. It might be scary. It might be funny. Our favorite moments are when it’s all three at once,” says Bettinelli-Olpin. “You design a scare and a joke the same way. It’s all about building tension — and then deciding exactly when to pull the rug out,” adds Gillett.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come “runs on pure adrenaline” (Tessa Smith, Mama’s Geeky) all the way to being Verified Hot with a 90% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes®. Exclusive bonus materials include a deep dive into the mindset of the directors and cast, plus a tour into finding the balance of practical effects and humor mastery needed to achieve innovatively explosive death — captivating insight that provides viewers with gory detail about this modern cult classic, a must-add to any horror fan’s collection.
Bonus Features*
· The Game Goes On: The Making of Ready Or Not 2 – A 4-part behind-the-scenes featurette featuring filmmakers, talent, design and the practical effects.
o Part 1: Written in Blood – The directors and cast discuss what sets the sequel apart from the first film, and how the team expanded the story in a meaningful way.
o Part 2: Casting the Chaos – A spotlight on the film’s main cast and what they each brought to their roles.
o Part 3: Designed for Destruction – Dive deeper into the design and execution of the film’s finale with a look at the set construction, practical effects, and the bloody aftermath left behind.
o Part 4: Blood, Guts, and Practical Mayhem – Explore how the film’s explosive deaths and blood gags were created with this breakdown of the practical effects and innovations, highlighting how the team built and expanded upon techniques from the first film.
· Rules of the Game – Learn the rules of the deadly game of Hide and Seek, from the contained family ritual to the expanded high-stakes hunt.
· Gag Reel – Check out hilarious outtakes from the making of the movie.
· Audio Commentary By directors / executive producers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Samara Weaving, and Kathryn Newton.
· Audio Commentary By directors / executive producers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, executive producers / writers Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, producers James Vanderbilt and Tripp Vinson, and editor Jay Prychidny.
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer.
