Smile 2 is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Smile 2 is a psychological horror film about a pop sensation who experiences terrifying events and must confront her past. It was filmed in the Hudson Valley, including Wappingers Falls, New Paltz, Newburgh, Monticello, Ellenville, and the Shawangunk Ridge.

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The movie was filmed in 2024 and was released in theaters in the United States on October 18, 2024. It was released on premium video on demand (PVOD) on November 19, 2024. Like its predecessor, the film received positive reviews from critics, with Scott receiving critical acclaim for her performance, and grossed $138.1 million worldwide. A sequel is in development.

Filming locations

Wappingers Falls: The first day of production for Smile 2 was in Wappingers Falls on January 22, 2024
Newburgh: The Newburgh Brewing Company was used as a filming location
New Paltz: The Snug Harbor Bar and Grill in New Paltz was used as a filming location
West Point: The Thayer Hotel at West Point was used as a filming location
Monticello: Monticello was used as a filming location
Ellenville: Ellenville was used as a filming location
Shawangunk Ridge: The Shawangunk Ridge was used as a filming location

Production

Parker Finn returned as director for Smile 2
Paramount Pictures continued to distribute the film
The Hudson Valley Film Commission and local county representatives were helpful during production

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Screenshots from Smile 2 Filming in Wappingers Falls Released

According to Hudson Valley Film Commision Actors and Crew page on Facebook, Smile 2 was one of the top grossing films of 2024, joining half a dozen other Hudson Valley films that have been box office successes. The page posted recently some really cool behind the scenes screenshots from the filming of Smile 2 in Wappingers Falls. See below.