Smile 3 in development
Paramount has confirmed the development of Smile 3, with David Bruckner set to direct the sequel. Parker Finn, the creator of the franchise, will transition from director to producer for this installment. New roles for key figures
Parker Finn will produce Smile 3, while Nick Antosca will handle the screenplay, working from a storyline imagined by Finn. Antosca has previously worked on television series including Channel Zero and Brand New Cherry Flavor. Bruckner's horror background
David Bruckner, known for his work in horror cinema, has directed films such as The Ritual (2017), The Shadow of the Past (2021), and the 2022 version of Hellraiser. His involvement adds to the film’s anticipated intensity and genre appeal. Finn's other project
Parker Finn is also preparing another project for Paramount: an adaptation of Andrzej Żuławski's cult film Possession, starring Margaret Qualley and Callum Turner, expected in theaters on June 9, 2027. No details yet on Smile 3
Paramount has not yet released details on the plot, cast, or release date for Smile 3. The franchise, which has grossed approximately $355 million worldwide from the first two films, may continue its narrative of a supernatural entity causing psychological terror. Expanding the horror narrative
The second film followed Skye Riley, a singer dealing with a curse, which expanded the scope of the entity's influence. This suggests Smile 3 may delve further into the supernatural and psychological themes introduced in earlier installments.
