Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the sequel to Ready or Not takes the story forward by expanding its strange and blood soaked world into something much bigger and sinister, but in doing so it loses some of the tightness and simplicity that made the original film stand out. After surviving the deadly ritual from the first film, Grace (Samara Weaving), finds herself pulled into a darker and more dangerous ‘game’. This time she is not alone. Her younger sister Faith (Kathryn Newton), enters the story when Grace is hospitalised, and soon both of them are dragged into a larger conspiracy controlled by powerful elite families (Le Domas, Danforth, El Caido, Wilkinson, Wan & Rajan family).
What follows is a deadly competition where the goal is simple and brutal. Grace has to be killed before dawn so that someone can claim ultimate power. The film establishes this world quickly and sets clear rules, introducing the idea of a ‘high seat’ that everyone is fighting for. This adds a competitive edge where people are not only hunting Grace but are also willing to turn on each other.
As the game progresses, alliances break, betrayals happen, and characters are eliminated in violent and often gruesome ways. The film keeps a steady rhythm of killings, which at times feels thrilling but also becomes repetitive. Some moments genuinely create tension, while others feel exaggerated and slip into absurdity. The twists in the story follow a similar pattern, leaning more towards dramatic make believe rather than offering anything truly surprising.
There is an interesting turn when Grace is offered a way out through marriage into the elite circle. It brings a moral conflict into the story, but this too takes a darker turn when her sister’s life is used as leverage. Grace appears to give in, only to use that moment to turn the tables. In the final act, she fights back, kills Titus Danforth (Shawn Hatosy).
The climax is chaotic and dramatic, with the remaining players (read family members) turning on each other in their desperation for power. This leads to the complete collapse of the council that runs the game. By the end, Grace and Faith walk away free, choosing their bond over power and survival within that twisted system.
Technically, the film is strong. It looks polished, moves at a good pace, and does not hold back on gore. The characters carry a mix of sarcasm and vulnerability, which adds a layer of dark humour even in the middle of all the violence.
The ending is clearly designed to give a sense of closure. It wraps up the story in a way that leaves very little room or need for another chapter. While that makes the film feel complete, it also highlights its biggest limitation. Despite its scale and spectacle, it does not leave a lasting impact.
In the end, this sequel chooses to go bigger rather than deeper. It offers enough for those who enjoy over the top bloodshed, strange rituals, and stylised horror, but it remains a film that works more as a one time experience rather than something that stays with you long after it is over.
Movie: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Featuring: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng, Varun Saranga, Nadeem Umar-Khitab, Juan Pablo Romero, Masa Lizdek, Maia Jae, Dan Beirne, Antony Hall
Theatrical Release date: April 3, 2026
Run Time: 1hr 50mins
READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME
2.5