# ‘Smile 3’ Is Officially Happening, But There’s a Major Catch

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/smile-3-is-officially-happening-but-theres-a-major-catch/
- Published: 2026-10-30T01:00:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T01:34:32+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/smile-3-director-parker-finn-not-directing-david-bruckner/
- Topics: Entertainment, Horror

## Key points

- Paramount has confirmed Smile 3.
- David Bruckner will direct, replacing Parker Finn.
- Nick Antosca is writing the screenplay.

## Summary

Paramount has confirmed a third Smile film, extending the horror series whose first two films earned more than $350 million at the box office. The change is that original director Parker Finn will not direct the new instalment, as he is committed to another project.

David Bruckner has been hired to direct Smile 3, with Nick Antosca writing the screenplay and Jonathan Fass serving as executive producer. Bruckner’s previous work includes Hellraiser, The Ritual and The Night House; he is also attached to a remake of The Blob and an adaptation of The Caretaker.

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