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Happy Death Day 2U

Play trailer 1:20 Poster for Happy Death Day 2U PG-13 2019 1h 40m Horror Mystery & Thriller Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Collegian Tree Gelbman wakes up in horror to learn that she's stuck in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is now with someone else, and her friends and fellow students seem to be completely different versions of themselves. When Tree discovers that Carter's roommate has been altering time, she finds herself once again the target of a masked killer. When the psychopath starts to go after her inner circle, Tree soon realizes that she must die over and over again to save everyone.
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A funnier follow-up with a sci-fi bent, Happy Death Day 2U isn't as fiendishly fresh as its predecessor, but fans of the original may still find this a sequel worth celebrating.

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Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) Happy Death Day 2U, more importantly, never loses sight of its secret weapon: Rothe, who rolls with every punch this film throws at her. Rated: 3/5 Dec 10, 2020 Full Review Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (LAist) This film is basically just ridiculous nonsense. I had a ton of fun. Sep 18, 2019 Full Review David Sims The Atlantic Along the lines of other recent inexpensive genre efforts that behave more like franchise blockbusters by building out their lore and doubling down on their nerdiness. Mar 1, 2019 Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk If you liked the first one, you will still like this one. Very light horror, so if you are going for a slasher, you might be disappointed. Rated: 6/10 Aug 11, 2025 Full Review Justin Kim Loud and Clear Reviews I don’t regret the time I invested on Happy Death Day 2U; I had fairly average expectations and the film met them well. Amidst a flood of mediocre horror movie sequels, that alone is a welcome treat. Rated: 3/5 Jan 6, 2025 Full Review Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast We all loved our characters from the first film, but following them for another time loop is hard. We get a few more fun kills for Tree but don't gain much else with this one. Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joel H I appreciate that Happy Death Day 2U tries something different. It’s a slasher sequel, so you expect it to do the same basic things, but this movie wanders out of the horror realm and, for better and for worse, enters sci-fi territory. Once again, I think Jessica Rothe really shines in her role as Tree Gelbman. She truly does bring the fun and the heart to this story. However, much like the first film, the plot gets overly ridiculous near the end and loses focus of what it should be. So, yes, Happy Death Day 2U is another lesser slasher sequel, but it also features some genuinely amusing moments. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/21/25 Full Review Luiz Eduardo R A Morte Te Dá Parabéns 2 consegue manter os mesmos acertos do original, expandindo sua proposta de maneira criativa e interessante. A introdução da ficção científica e o aprofundamento do conceito de viagem no tempo tornam o filme mais ambicioso e surpreendentemente emocional. A trama continua profunda, abordando temas como a importância de seguir em frente e deixar o passado para trás, além de explorar de forma sensível as relações de maternidade, romance e amizade. Os personagens estão mais desenvolvidos, especialmente a protagonista, e o loop temporal é usado de forma inteligente para reforçar seu crescimento. No entanto, o primeiro ato, centrado em Ryan, acaba criando um certo deslocamento narrativo e desperdiçando tempo que poderia ser usado em outros aspectos da história. Embora possa decepcionar quem espera mais terror, para quem abraça sua proposta de ficção científica e emoção, o filme funciona muito bem. Nota 7/10. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/18/25 Full Review Kas A Funnier and more sci-fi bent than it's predecessor. Happy Death Day 2U is more of a comedy than horror. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Sexual Material, Language, Thematic Elements and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $28,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Atul D A Genre Jump That Doesn’t Always Land Happy Death Day 2U takes a sharp turn from horror-mystery to sci-fi-comedy, and while the science fiction angle adds an interesting layer to the story, the shift in tone doesn't land as smoothly. The comedy feels less effective this time around, and the emotional moments — especially Tree’s arc with her mom — come off as predictable rather than heartfelt, largely due to the film juggling too many genres at once. Jessica Rothe once again carries the film well, showing range even in a more chaotic narrative. It’s also nice to see the supporting cast get more screen time, giving the world of Happy Death Day some welcome depth. But where the original thrived on mystery and tension, the sequel struggles to build suspense. The time-loop explanation does add some intrigue, but it never fully satisfies — it raises more questions than it answers. The sci-fi foundation keeps things moving, but the slasher-horror roots feel sidelined. The result is a sequel that’s entertaining in parts but doesn’t quite recapture the clever charm or tightly-wound suspense of the first. Sum up - It’s a one-time watch, especially for those curious to see the narrative expand — but if you're coming back for the murder mystery thrills, you might be left wanting more. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review emily b I don't think the 2nd film was necessary. This could have been covered in the first film. The actors are very good though and the actual production is well made Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Collegian Tree Gelbman wakes up in horror to learn that she's stuck in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is now with someone else, and her friends and fellow students seem to be completely different versions of themselves. When Tree discovers that Carter's roommate has been altering time, she finds herself once again the target of a masked killer. When the psychopath starts to go after her inner circle, Tree soon realizes that she must die over and over again to save everyone.
Director
Christopher Landon
Producer
Jason Blum
Screenwriter
Christopher Landon
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Blumhouse Productions, Digital Riot Media
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Material|Language|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 13, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 30, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.0M
Runtime
1h 40m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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