Filming has officially commenced for Ready Or Not 2, with the exciting addition of notable cast members, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood. The highly anticipated sequel will bring back original directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillette, along with star Samara Weaving, who notably portrayed the final girl, Grace, in the 2019 hit, Ready or Not. Despite its success, the development process for the sequel was notably sluggish, with confirmation that the project was greenlit only arriving in October of the previous year.
According to Deadline, the film, officially titled Ready or Not: Here I Come, is now in full production in Toronto. Alongside Gellar and Wood, new cast members such as Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand, and David Cronenberg have also joined the project. The creative team at Radio Silence expressed their enthusiasm in a recent statement:
We’re thrilled to be returning to the world of Ready or Not with Samara, Brett, Avery and Andrew, and so excited to work with this immensely talented cast and the incredible artists across every department joining the Ready or Not family.
To celebrate the beginning of filming, Searchlight Pictures shared a post on X, featuring a nostalgic soundtrack as cards displaying the names of new and returning cast members were revealed:
Let the games begin. #ReadyorNot2 pic.twitter.com/BCxSql50bw — Searchlight Pictures (@searchlightpics) April 21, 2025
The post concluded with the captivating phrase, “Let the games begin.”
Implications for Ready Or Not 2
Gellar & Wood Bring Horror Credentials
Both Gellar and Wood arrive with substantial experience in the horror genre. Gellar, widely recognized for her role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has appeared in iconic horror films such as I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), Scream 2 (1997), and The Grudge (2004). Meanwhile, Wood is best remembered for his portrayal of Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but he also has horror credits with films like The Faculty (1998), Come to Daddy (2019), and The Monkey (2025).
In terms of critical reception, Abigail holds an average score of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the original Ready or Not boasts impressive ratings of 89% (critics) and 78% (audience).
Insights on the Ready Or Not 2 Update
The Sequel’s Excitement Levels Just Increased
The original Ready or Not made a significant impact in 2019, blending horror and dark comedy with a significant amount of gore. The decision to cast Gellar and Wood—both of whom have rich backgrounds in horror—suggests that they will seamlessly integrate into the franchise and resonate with the unique stylistic elements that directors Gillett and Bettinelli-Olpin have established.
For more details, visit Deadline.