‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Review: Bloodier But Blander

Seven years after the first film’s release, we get a continuation of the series of events that happened on our final girl Grace’s (Samara Weaving) wedding night. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come takes place directly after the events of the first film. After thinking she finally survived the night, Grace is kidnapped, along with her estranged sister (Kathryn Newton), to compete in the next level of this deranged game. The game is the same as before, just bigger. Four revival families compete to claim a high seat of the Council that will give them control over everything. All they have to do is kill Grace before dawn. As you can see the plot is quite convoluted and seeing the first film is extremely necessary to understand what is going on. Though if you enjoyed the first, there is a good shot the sequel will leave you satisfied. Read our full review for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come below. 

The review may contain spoilers. 

Like the first film, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come relies heavily on the central performance by Samara Weaving. She is just as charming and badass as she was in the first, but now she has a partner in crime. This partner takes the form of Faith, her sister who she had a bad falling out with. Weaving and Kathryn Newton play off each other really well. It is believable that they have history and the sisterly bond is there, but the choice to make them bickering for most of the run time made the film grating at times. I have never been a fan of the bickering, forced proximity film duos, and this, of course, is not doing anything new or original. It is just unbelievable to imagine someone thinking about their petty miscommunications and abandonment issues when they are literally being hunted like deer. This is a problem with the story, and luckily, Weaving and Newton are strong enough leads to carry a lesser script. 

The rest of the cast is fun, but does not reach the heights of the first film. The most exciting addition to the cast was Sarah Michelle Gellar, known best for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and I Know What You Did Last Summer. It is always fun to see a classic scream queen back on the big screen, but her performance left a lot to be desired. Then there is Shawn Hatosy, who is playing a cartoonish psychotic villain amongst villains, who was at times a little too over the top. I would say my favorite of the supporting cast was Elijah Wood. In every role he tackles, he brings a clear understanding of what the film is and returns some very memorable performances along the way. This ensemble of hunters is simply not as strong as the first.

The part of the film I am most perplexed by is the plot. At first, it is basically the same as the last film, until it takes this wild, gothic turn. In an attempt to end this goose chase with less bloodshed, Grace agrees to marry the insane Titus (Hatosy). Apparently, there is an amendment in the rules that makes this a loophole. It brings that film to a grinding halt in an attempt to give this new film a different ending than the original. Yet, it ends up feeling a little ridiculous and over the top. The entire film is just a little over the top, but not in a fun way. I was more exhausted by the end, rather than excited.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come does not give us any reason to believe it should exist. This is the only criteria that I have to check off when it comes to sequels. This is a clear cash grab. Are we surprised? The film does have some fun moments, I’ll give it that. Including the delirious fight in a wedding hall and the bloody finale that was bigger than the original, but the rest ended up feeling like fluff. If you want more Ready or Not, then I would recommend this movie, but if you want an interesting, unique story, then I would skip this sequel. 

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come was directed by the duo Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Oplin and stars Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, Shawn Hatosy, and David Cronenberg. The film was released on March 20th, 2026. 

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