Overview

• The sequel holds a 38% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics noting that nostalgia-heavy callbacks fail to deliver a compelling new hook.
• With a $45 million global haul against an $18 million budget, the film turned a modest profit but trails far behind its predecessors’ box office tallies.
• Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt return alongside five new leads in an effort to merge ’90s slasher roots with contemporary horror elements.
• Audiences and reviewers have criticized the film’s departure from established character arcs, underscoring the pitfalls of altering legacy mythology.
• The movie’s performance exemplifies the broader trend of legacy sequels yielding uneven results as studios strive to balance fan service with fresh storytelling.