Overview

• Legacy sequel picks up more than 25 years after the original, reuniting Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. alongside a new ensemble cast.
• The film grossed $24 million globally against an $18 million budget in its opening weekend, ranking below other recent genre reboots.
• Critics responded lukewarmly with a 38% Rotten Tomatoes score while audiences have shown stronger approval on the same aggregator.
• Surprise appearances by Sarah Michelle Gellar in a dream sequence and Brandy in a mid-credits scene serve as key narrative pivots.
• Jennifer Kaytin Robinson and Jennifer Love Hewitt have expressed interest in returning for another installment after the mid-credits scene hints at fresh threats.