2026’s Bloodiest Horror Sequel Is Officially Sneaking Up the Hulu Charts
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the sequel to the 2019 slasher film, is reportedly gaining momentum on Hulu after a modest cinema run. Its streaming performance gives the film renewed visibility amid a crowded year for horror releases and highlights continuing audience interest in Samara Weaving’s returning character.
The film was directed by Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with Weaving joined by Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand and David Cronenberg. It reportedly earned $43 million worldwide from a $14 million budget, while the article contrasts its quieter success with the much larger reported box-office performance of Focus Features’ Obsession.
- Ready or Not 2 is rising on Hulu after a profitable cinema run.
- Samara Weaving returns alongside a prominent supporting cast.
- The sequel reportedly grossed $43 million on a $14 million budget.
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Ready or Not was a 2019 horror film about Grace, played by Samara Weaving, who becomes trapped in a deadly ritual after marrying into a wealthy family. It mixed violent slasher scenes with dark comedy, and found an audience for its unusual premise and Weaving’s central performance.
The sequel returns to that world, with Weaving again playing Grace. Its directors, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, are part of the filmmaking group Radio Silence, which is also known for recent Scream films.
The film arrives during a competitive period for horror cinema, when streaming services can give releases a longer life after they leave cinemas. A strong showing on Hulu can increase a film’s audience even if its initial box-office run was relatively modest.