The game begins again– and it’s deadlier than before in “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” 

March 2026, Philippines — Surviving the first game was only the beginning for Grace in “Ready or Not” (2019). Now the deadly game begins again— and this time, she’s not alone. With her estranged sister, Faith, by her side, the stakes are higher than ever. Will they make it out alive?

“Ready or Not” ended with Grace bloodied but alive after surviving the Le Domas family’s twisted game. But the nightmare isn’t over as four rival, power-hungry families are now hunting her and her sister for the throne that rules them all. It’s double or nothing as Grace fights to survive, protect her sister, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world.

Five characters stand in front of a large stone mansion, showcasing various outfits and props. The first person on the left holds a rifle, the second wears a stylish outfit and sunglasses, the third has a weapon and casual attire, the fourth is in a blue suit, and the fifth wears a traditional outfit in a bold color.
From L to R: Nestor Carbonell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Elijah Wood, and Nadeem Umar-Khitab in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Pief Weyman, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

Instead of seeing the first movie’s ending as an endpoint, directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett rather saw it as a challenge.

From the very beginning, the idea was not to be precious about anything,” says Bettinelli-Olpin. “The first movie ended definitively, and that gave us permission, and freedom, to go bigger, bloodier, and wilder.” With Gillett adding that the sequel isn’t escalation for its own sake — it’s escalation with conviction. “We know this world, and now we stretch it in every direction,” he says. 

A tense scene featuring two women with weapons, one holding a sword and the other a gun, standing in an eerie outdoor setting with dim lighting and a streetlamp in the background. A third woman, facing away from the camera, appears to be the focus of their confrontation.
From L to R: Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Samara Weaving in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Pief Weyman, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

“Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” sees Samara Weaving returning as Grace, with Kathryn Newton as Faith, joining the deadly game as new prey. The two face off against a star-studded lineup of hunters including Sarah Michelle Gellar (Scream 2, I Know What You Did Last Summer), Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt, The Faculty), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight), and Elijah Wood (The Monkey).

A group of ten people standing and sitting in a dimly lit room, some observing intently, during a tense moment.
From L to R: Juan Pablo Romero, Nestor Carbonell, Varun Saranga, Maša Lizdek, Shawn Hatosy, Samara Weaving, Nadeem Umar-Khitab, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Daniel Beirne, Kathryn Newton, Antony Hall, and Olivia Cheng in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Pief Weyman, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
A man in a formal suit holds a small object in his hand, looking intently at it. The background features vintage lamps and stone walls, suggesting a moody, sophisticated setting.
Elijah Wood in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Pief Weyman, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.
Two women sitting at a bar, smiling and holding shot glasses. The background features elegant decor with chandeliers and greenery.
Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME. Photo by Searchlight Pictures/Pief Weyman, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2026 Searchlight Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

With higher stakes, more blood, more chaos, and more heart, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” will try to redefine itself as more than just a sequel. It’s going to be double or nothing. Are you ready to play? 

Book your tickets in advance at https://www.disney.ph/movies/ready-or-not-2-here-i-come. Or get ahead of the game and catch early screenings from March 20 to 22 in these select cinemas

About The Film:

Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all. Directing duo Radio Silence, comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett, brings audiences back into the world of READY OR NOT – only this time, it’s sudden death. Samara Weaving reprises her role as audiences’ favorite hide-and-seek bride Grace, with Kathryn Newton joining alongside her as fresh prey for Sarah Michelle Gellar (Scream 2, I Know What You Did Last Summer), Shawn Hatosy (“The Pitt”, The Faculty), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight), David Cronenberg (The Fly), and Elijah Wood (The Monkey), who round out the film’s ensemble of hunters.The film opens exclusively in Philippine cinemas on March 25, 2026.

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