Overview

• Critics describe a direct continuation that shifts from home invasion to a lean survival‑horror format anchored by Madelaine Petsch’s performance.
• The film opens minutes after Chapter 1 and unfolds through hospital escapes and woodland set pieces that emphasize sustained chase tension.
• Reviewers praise polished cinematography and practical gore while noting uneven CGI in select moments.
• The screenplay reveals elements of the killers’ backstories, a choice many say weakens the franchise’s signature randomness.
• Chapter 2 reaches theaters on September 26, 2025 and ends with a cliffhanger that tees up a third installment planned for 2026.