Happy Death Day 2U

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Happy Death Day 2U

PG-13

Released Feb 13, 2019

1h 40m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Comedy

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (LAist)

This film is basically just ridiculous nonsense. I had a ton of fun.

Sep 18, 2019

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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

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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

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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

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Julianne Bell

The Stranger (Seattle, WA)

Unfortunately, the second film, which leans more sci-fi and comedy than horror, is not quite as sharp and punchy as the first... still, it’s an entertaining enough continuation of the franchise for fans of the first movie.

Dec 20, 2024

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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

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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

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Lona M

can never top the 1st one

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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James B

This was absolutely better any funnier than the original and is one of my favorite films of all time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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L8ton R

The textbook example of “not every movie needs a sequel”. This was just a huge rehash of the first one; except it’s drawn out, convoluted and not even scary.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Ro M

Great scary film love Jessica rothe performance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Christopher Landon

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Tree Gelbman

Israel Broussard

Carter Davis

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Ryan Phan

Suraj Sharma

Samar Ghosh

Sarah Yarkin

Andrea "Dre" Morgan

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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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