Overview
- The sequel opens in theaters on December 5 as pre-release notices skew negative across major outlets.
- Reviewers say the screenplay is convoluted and overloaded with franchise lore, leading to confusing pacing and plotting.
- Jim Henson’s Creature Shop work on the animatronics earns broad praise as the film’s technical high point.
- Multiple reviews describe a fan-service approach packed with Easter eggs and sequel teases at the expense of a cohesive story.
- Returning director Emma Tammi is criticized for low-intensity scares and flat staging, though a few fan-leaning outlets offer positive takes.