Ready or Not 2: Here I Come trailer shows Samara Weaving stepping back into Grace MacCaullay's shoes

The preview for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, directed by Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, has been released. The sequel will make its theatrical debut on April 10, 2026.

The film marks Samara Weaving’s return as Grace MacCaullay, with a new ensemble cast joining the franchise. Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Sean Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng, and David Cronenberg are among the confirmed cast members.

Samara Weaving appears once again in her defining role as Grace, as seen in the newly released trailer. Reprising the character who survived the violent events of the first film, Weaving steps back into a world shaped by danger, trauma, and a new round of deadly challenges.

According to the film’s official synopsis, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come follows Grace as she attempts to rebuild her life after escaping her murderous in-laws. Her efforts are interrupted when she is pulled into another unexpected and violent situation connected to the aftermath of her wedding night. The story deepens Grace’s arc while introducing new characters who complicate her journey.

The newly released trailer includes brief scenes showing Grace’s return to survival mode, along with short glimpses of supporting characters played by Newton, Gellar, and Wood. The footage highlights Grace’s emotional turmoil, the reappearance of the iconic wedding dress, and the early setup of the film’s central conflict. The trailer emphasizes tone and tension without revealing major plot details.

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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: Production background and creative direction

In a recent conversation with People, Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin discussed their approach to the sequel, describing the experience as an unexpectedly emotional creative return. They said:

''We never dreamed Ready or Not would connect with people the way it has over the past few years, and feel so honored to get to step back into Grace’s world.”

They further added:

"The original movie really changed our lives in countless ways, and to see Samara back in that character and back in that dress felt really special to use. We think everyone brought something genuinely special to their roles, and we’re so thrilled with how scary, funny and bizarre this cast of characters are.”

Weaving also reflected on her return to the franchise:

''I was a bit nervous and not sure if I would remember what I was doing in the first one, but once I put that dress back on, I got super excited. The entire character came flooding back. We were all quite emotional in that fitting, actually. Revisiting the character is one thing but working with that crew again was the best part.”

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come was filmed under Searchlight Pictures with the Radio Silence duo leading the project.

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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: Cast and characters

A still from the movie (Image via YouTube/ Searchlight Pictures)

Samara Weaving leads the cast once again as Grace MacCaullay. Her performance in the original film remains one of her most recognized roles, and the sequel expands on the character’s emotional and physical challenges.

Kathryn Newton appears in a major supporting role, marking her first entry into the franchise. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Sean Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng, and David Cronenberg also appear, though details about several of their roles remain undisclosed.

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The trailer for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is now available, providing the first official look at the film ahead of its April 10, 2026, release.

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