About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

Blessed with a nerve-jangling star turn by Naomi Scott, writer-director Parker Finn broadens Smile's conceit into a pop stardom nightmare that'll leave a rictus grin on horror fans' faces.

Taking the initial premise to horrifying new levels of twisted, Smile 2 installs Naomi Scott as a scream queen and cements a beaming franchise.

'Smile 2' delves into trauma, mental health, and fame, with psychological horror. Naomi Scott's performance is lauded, and the film's atmosphere, tension, and jump scares are praised. However, repetitive plot, lack of new lore, and pacing issues are criticized. Cinematography and sound design are strengths, but the runtime and ending are seen as weaknesses, resulting in mixed impressions.