Ready Or Not 2 Here I come 2026 Review

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is one of those sequels that knows exactly what made the first film work and tries to build on it in a much bigger way. Sometimes that ambition pays off, and sometimes it creates new problems that the original never had. Overall I really enjoyed this film. It pulled me in from the very beginning, it kept me engaged for most of its runtime, and it gave me enough to walk away satisfied. At the same time, there are definitely issues, especially in the third act, that stop it from reaching the level it probably could have.

The film picks up following the events of the first movie, where Grace survived what should have been an impossible night. For anyone who remembers the original, that film was centred around a very contained concept. A newly married bride is forced to play a deadly game of hide and seek with her new family, who are part of a satanic cult. It was simple, brutal, and very effective. This sequel takes that idea and expands it in a much bigger way.

Instead of focusing purely on one family and one ritual, this film opens up the world behind that cult. It explores the idea that what Grace experienced was just a small piece of something much larger. There is a wider network, almost like an underground society pulling strings behind the scenes. It leans heavily into that satanic aspect that the first film only really touched on. Here, it is front and centre. That expansion is one of the most interesting parts of the film. Conceptually, it makes everything feel bigger. The stakes are higher, the world is more dangerous, and Grace is no longer just surviving one night. She is now caught up in something that feels much more powerful and far reaching. It almost has that Illuminati type energy, where you start to feel like this group has influence over everything. The opening of the film really sets the tone. There is a one shot sequence early on that is incredibly well executed. The camera does not cut for a solid couple of minutes and just follows Grace through the chaos. It is one of those moments where you can tell how much effort went into pulling it off. It is not just technically impressive, it also immediately pulls you back into her world and reminds you how intense things can get.

From a pacing perspective, the film does a really good job for most of its runtime. The beginning especially had me locked in. It moves quickly, it builds tension, and it keeps things engaging without feeling rushed. You always feel like something is about to happen, and for a large portion of the film it delivers on that feeling.

Samara Weaving returning as Grace is a huge part of why this works. She is genuinely fantastic in this role. Her American accent is completely convincing, and she plays pain in a way that feels very real. There is a physicality to her performance that makes everything she goes through believable. She looks like she has been through hell. Credit also has to go to the makeup department because she genuinely looks battered and worn down as the film progresses.

What makes her performance stand out is how committed she feels to the character. She is not just reacting to the chaos around her, she feels like she is living through it. That connection to the role makes it easy to stay invested in her journey.

Kathryn Newton is a really fun addition to the cast. She plays Grace’s sister and brings a lot of energy to the film. She has that youthful, slightly chaotic presence that makes her very entertaining to watch. If you have seen her in other things, you know she has that ability to light up a scene, and she definitely does that here.

That being said, I do think her character could have been utilised better. A lot of her role feels like it exists to give Grace a disadvantage. She is someone the villains can use against her, which adds tension, but it also means her character sometimes feels more like a plot device than a fully developed person. On top of that, she feels quite similar to Grace in the way she talks, acts, and reacts to situations. Because of that, you do not always get a strong contrast between the two, which could have made their dynamic more interesting. The humour in the film works well for the most part. It is not a film that will have you crying with laughter, but it has those moments where you get a solid laugh out loud reaction. The kind where you go ha or have a quick chuckle at something unexpected. It fits the tone of the film and helps break up the intensity without completely undercutting it.

The gore is an interesting one. It is definitely there, and there are moments where it is used really well. But at the same time, it almost feels like the film turns it into a running joke. There are multiple moments where characters get completely covered in blood, then cleaned up, only for it to happen again shortly after. It happens enough times that it almost feels intentional, like the writers are having fun with it.

The issue is that it starts to feel a bit repetitive. A lot of the gore comes from characters exploding in ways that are not always fully explained. It looks cool in the moment, but it does not always feel earned. I actually think the film could have pushed the gore further in more creative ways instead of relying on that same visual over and over again.

Where the film really starts to struggle is in the third act. Up until that point, everything feels pretty controlled. Then the story takes a very bizarre turn. It leans even harder into the satanic elements and takes things to a level that feels quite different from the rest of the film.

The ending itself is not bad. It is actually satisfying in a way. But it is not the ending I think most people would expect or necessarily choose. It feels like the film builds towards something massive, something that could have been a huge payoff, and then instead it resolves in a way that feels smaller than it should.

There are moments where it feels like the writers made decisions based on what was easier to execute rather than what would have been the most impactful. There is a particular point where a single line of dialogue shifts the entire direction of a scene. It changes the tone instantly and makes what could have been a much bigger moment feel simplified. That is where the film feels a bit forced. It is frustrating because the setup is so strong. The film creates this massive world with huge stakes, and then the payoff does not quite match that scale. It is not bad, it just feels like a missed opportunity to do something bigger and more memorable.

Despite those issues, the film is still very entertaining. It knows what kind of movie it is, and for the most part it delivers on that. It expands the world in an interesting way, it keeps the energy high, and it gives fans of the original something new to explore. What stood out to me the most is how it managed to take a concept that was originally very contained and turn it into something much larger. That ambition is something I really respect, even if it does not fully land by the end.

At its core, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a fun, chaotic, and sometimes bizarre sequel that builds on the original in a big way. It does not quite stick the landing, but the journey there is still very enjoyable, that's why I rate the film a solid 7/10