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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a 2026 American comedy horror film and sequel to Ready or Not (2019).

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is the 2026 sequel to the 2019 horror-comedy *Ready or Not*. Samara Weaving returns as Grace MacCaullay, who must survive another deadly ritual.

What it is

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a 2026 American comedy horror film. It is the sequel to *Ready or Not* (2019), directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, with a screenplay by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. The film stars Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, and Elijah Wood.

The story

The plot continues immediately after the first film. Grace MacCaullay must protect her estranged sister while being hunted by rival elite families in a new deadly contest for power.

Release and details

Searchlight Pictures released the film in theatres on March 20, 2026. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and is rated R. The genre is comedy horror.

In short

  • Sequel to the 2019 film *Ready or Not*.
  • Samara Weaving returns as Grace MacCaullay.
  • Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
  • Released in theatres on March 20, 2026.

Quick questions

What is *Ready or Not 2: Here I Come*?
It is a 2026 American comedy horror film and the sequel to *Ready or Not* (2019).
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, and Elijah Wood.
When was it released?
It was released theatrically on March 20, 2026.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_or_Not_2:_Here_I_Come
    Supports: Basic film identification, directors, writers, cast, sequel status, and plot overview.
  2. Wikipedia (German-language entry) — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_or_Not_2
    Supports: Alternative title, year, runtime, and sequel identification.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ready_or_not_2_here_i_come
    Supports: Runtime, MPAA-style rating, genres, release dates, and box office gross.
  4. Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/06/ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-release-date-1236425075/
    Supports: Theatrical release scheduling, returning filmmakers, screenplay credit, and cast list.