"The Strangers — Chapter 2" releases September 26, 2025

Madelaine Petsch, the star of "The Strangers" films, announced on social media that the sequel, "The Strangers — Chapter 2," will be released in theaters on September 26. This update comes nearly a year after the first chapter was released. In her post, Petsch shared a new image from the film. While the photo does not reveal much about the plot, it has generated excitement among fans. She also promised that the sequel will be "as terrifying as possible." Producers Courtney Solomon and Mark Canton expressed their enthusiasm for the sequel. They believe it will create suspense for audiences, especially with its release during the Halloween season. The original "The Strangers" movie came out in 2008 and helped define modern home-invasion horror. The first sequel, "The Strangers: Prey at Night," was released in 2018, but it did not connect closely to the original story. The upcoming "Chapter 2" is meant to follow directly from the first film. There has been a long wait for this sequel, partly due to production changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first chapter had a mixed reception, earning only 21% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and grossing $47.8 million globally. However, the filmmakers have had time to make adjustments to the new movie. Overall, "The Strangers — Chapter 2" is set to arrive in theaters later this year, and fans are eager to see what happens next.