((exclusive)): Where Was Smile 2 Filmed

Following the massive success of the 2022 psychological horror hit Smile , director Parker Finn returned with Smile 2 (2024). The sequel follows global pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) as she is terrorized by the same demonic entity before a major tour. While the film is set primarily in New York City, the vast majority of production did not take place there. Instead, the filmmakers utilized a mix of practical locations and soundstage work to create the claustrophobic and gritty atmosphere that defines the franchise.

Smile 2 achieves its New York City setting through cinematic sleight of hand. While brief shots of Manhattan establish the location, the heart of the film was created in the Hudson Valley (Yonkers), New Jersey soundstages, and the converted ruins of a public library. This blend of real-world grit and controlled studio environments successfully amplifies the sequel’s themes of fame, isolation, and inescapable dread. where was smile 2 filmed

Lights, Camera, Panic: The Filming Locations of Smile 2 (2024) Following the massive success of the 2022 psychological