Washington DC [US], April 23 (ANI): The slasher horror franchise ‘Heart Eyes’ is about to return to the massive display with its sequel, ‘Heart Eyes 2’, which has been scheduled for a theatrical launch on February 11, 2028, below Paramount Pictures, in line with Variety.
The studio will co-produce and co-finance the sequel, whereas Sony Pictures distributed the primary installment, which earned USD 33 million globally towards an estimated USD 18 million price range in 2025.
Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding starred in ‘Heart Eyes’ as two co-workers who’re mistaken for lovers by a serial killer whose calling card is slaying {couples} on essentially the most romantic vacation of the 12 months. Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster rounded out the solid. It’s unclear who from that group is returning for the sequel. Plot particulars have not been revealed, both, in line with Variety.
Josh Ruben is again to direct ‘Heart Eyes 2’. He may also co-write the script with Darcy Fowler from a narrative by Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy. Spyglass Media co-produced and co-financed ‘Heart Eyes’ and the sequel. Landon and Divide/Conquer may also function producers.
While the unique movie acquired reasonable field workplace success, it was positively reviewed throughout the horror style, with critics praising its mix of romance and slasher components.
Ruben had earlier hinted on the franchise’s growth, saying the idea provides ‘potential for an extended life’ with sequels and spinoffs, noting that the killer could possibly be positioned inside completely different romantic-comedy story buildings.
I’ll put it this fashion: You may replicate the construction of any nice rom-com, from ‘His Girl Friday’ to ‘Defending Your Life,’ and you possibly can drop Heart Eyes into the middle of that story, and have him flash and slash about,’ he mentioned. ‘That’s what’s thrilling about this: There’s a possibility that we may have whoever the filmmaker was definitely, I’d have an interest, genuinely making an attempt to create or replicate that rom-com, or the sensation of a ‘Bridget Jones’ or ‘Love Actually’ or what have you ever, however even have these folks terrified by this psychopathic killer,’ in line with Variety. (ANI)