US EditionThe Heart Eyes Killer Is Coming Back: Paramount Confirms 2028 Release for the Bloody Romantic Slasher Sequel Heart Eyes 2
The sequel reunites Josh Ruben with writers Darcy Fowler, Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy after the original film earned $33.1 million globally.
- Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group set a global theatrical release for Heart Eyes 2 on February 11, 2028, with director Josh Ruben returning to helm the horror sequel.
- Sony Pictures distributed the original 2025 horror romcom, which grossed $33 million globally against an $18 million budget, starring Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding as co-workers targeted by a Valentine's Day killer.
- Ruben will co-write with Darcy Fowler based on a story by Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy, while Landon and Divide/Conquer produce. Ruben previously suggested the franchise has the "potential for a long life."
- The project marks a reteam between Paramount and Spyglass following the Scream franchise's $213.4M global success. The sequel faces limited competition, with only a Universal event film scheduled for that date.
- Ruben continues building a horror career after directing 2021's Werewolves Within and 2020's Scare Me. He aims to emulate rom-com structure while adding "the terror of a psychopathic killer.
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The Heart Eyes Killer Is Coming Back: Paramount Confirms 2028 Release for the Bloody Romantic Slasher Sequel Heart Eyes 2
Good news if you loved the Valentine's-themed horror Heart Eyes, a sequel to Josh Ruben’s 2025 horror romcom just got a release date. Unfortunately it's going to be a bit of a wait, with the release currently planned for February 11, 2028.Deadline revealed that Josh Ruben will return to direct Ruben and Darcy Fowler penning a script based on a story by Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy. Ruben is building a solid career in the horror genre, …
‘Heart Eyes 2’ Sets February 2028 Release Date at Paramount
Heart Eyes Killer, the deranged murderer who strikes on Valentine’s Day, has staked a big-screen return. Paramount Pictures will co-produce and co-finance “Heart Eyes 2,” with a release date set for Feb. 11, 2028. Sony Pictures had distributed the first film, which earned $33 million at the global box office against an $18 million budget […]
'Heart Eyes 2' Sets Release With Paramount for 2028
The sequel to Josh Ruben’s 2025 horror romance Heart Eyes is coming to the Melrose lot. Paramount Pictures will co-produce and co-finance Spyglass Media Group’s Heart Eyes 2 for a global theatrical release, with a date set for Feb. 11, 2028. The pic will be written by Ruben and Darcy Fowler from a story by Christopher Landon and Michael […]
It seems that the premise of Heart Eyes (The Heart Eye Killer, or Heart Eyes, depending on the source), a horror film that came in time for Valentine’s Day last year, has been successful enough for Paramount to want to explore it further. In a report by The Hollywood Reporter, it is stated that Heart Eyes’ continuation is on the way and that its premiere is scheduled for February 11, 2028, which would be another festival of emotions for Valentin…
Heart Eyes will be getting a sequel in 2028
It seems like the premise of Heart Eyes, a horror flick that arrived in time for Valentine's Day last year, has proven to be enough of a success for Paramount to want to explore it further. In a report from The Hollywood Reporter, it's stated that a Heart Eyes follow-up is on the way and that it intends to premiere as soon as February 11, 2028, making for another Valentine's Day weekend thrill-fest. Director Josh Ruben will be returning for th…
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