The Black Phone 2, the sequel to the 2022 horror hit The Black Phone, has sparked intense speculation about what lies ahead as the Grabber returns in Scott Derrickson’s adaptation of Joe Hill’s story. The original film, released in 2022, received positive reviews from both critics and audiences, with Ethan Hawke’s performance as the villain earning particular praise. Since its release, there has been ongoing interest in the movie, with hints about a potential sequel from Derrickson, Hawke, and Hill.
In the original film, Ethan Hawke portrays the Grabber, a child abductor and murderer, while Mason Thames plays Finney, a 13-year-old boy who encounters the killer. The Grabber traps Finney in a soundproof basement, isolating him from help. The only object in the basement is a disconnected telephone that starts ringing. As Finney answers the phone, he discovers he can communicate with the spirits of the Grabber’s past victims. With the help of these ghostly children, Finney learns how to survive and fight back, eventually escaping from the Grabber’s grasp.
The Black Phone 2 Plot
While there are no specific plot details available for The Black Phone 2 at the moment, Scott Derrickson, the director of the first film, has disclosed that author Joe Hill has some concepts for the sequel. During a 2022 interview with comicbook.com, Derrickson hinted that Hill already has a promising idea for a follow-up to The Black Phone, and expressed his willingness to return as director to bring it to fruition.
Joe Hill pitched me a wonderful idea for a sequel to Black Phone that, if this movie does well, I’m gonna do it. He’s got a great idea, I really liked it. Joe’s very protective and personal about his material, but he came to me with the idea and I was like, ‘That’s how you do a sequel to Black Phone. That’s terrific.’
Although we don’t know exactly what Joe Hill suggested for The Black Phone sequel, there are many ideas it could explore. If The Grabber’s victims can communicate from the afterlife and affect the real world, maybe the sequel will explore a similar idea, but in a scarier way. Another idea is to learn more about The Grabber’s past to understand why he behaves the way he does. Even though nothing is certain yet, audiences can expect an interesting and possibly frightening continuation in The Black Phone 2.
The Cast
Ethan Hawke is set to reprise his role as The Grabber in The Black Phone 2. However, it’s uncertain how The Grabber will make a comeback since he died in the first movie, but it seems like a good villain can’t stay down for long. The rest of the main cast from the initial film will also return, including Mason Thames as Finney, Madeleine McGraw as Gwen, Jeremy Davies as Terrence Shaw, and Miguel Mora as Robin.
The Black Phone 2 Release Date
The Black Phone 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on June 27, 2025, by Universal Pictures. It’s anticipated to have a theatrical release initially. However, details regarding its availability for streaming or its streaming platforms post-theatrical release remain uncertain for now.
