Fact check: Does Smile 2 have an end-credit scene? 

Smile 2, the highly anticipated second installment of Smile, was released in theatres in the United States on October 18, 2024. The film stars Naomi Scott as Skye Riley, a famous pop star who begins experiencing a series of misfortunes as she is about to tour. It also features Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Raúl Castillo, Peter Jacobson, Dylan Gelula, Ray Nicholson, and Kyle Gallner.

Although it has only been a few hours since the film's release, audiences are already discussing the movie, particularly its unsettling aspects. They are also discussing the actors' performances and the cinematography in the film. Last but not least, viewers are also expressing their concerns regarding the lack of an end-credit scene in Smile 2, which has led some to question the future of the film series.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Please read at your discretion.

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Smile 2 does not have an end-credit scene

For those curious about whether Smile 2 includes an end-credit scene, they may be disappointed to learn that the film does not feature one. As a result, viewers can comfortably leave the theatre as soon as the end credits begin, without worrying about missing out on anything important.

That said, some may worry that the absence of a post-credit/end-credit scene indicates the conclusion of the Smile series, but that is probably not the case. Nowadays, while post-credit scenes in films often hint at the continuation of a series, the future of any franchise is primarily influenced by audience reception and the willingness of those involved with the film to invest in the project.

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About Smile 2

The synopsis of the second installment in the Smile series reads:

"About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control."

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What is the audience's reception towards the movie?

The audience's response to the second installment of Smile has been fairly positive. As of writing this article, the film has an 85 per cent approval rating from the critics on the popular reviewing platform, Rotten Tomatoes.

A renowned critic writes:

"An authentically artistic, high-minded, lowdown and gory fright fest so good it makes you ponder why everybody else in this justly maligned genre doesn’t try this hard."

Another critic writes:

"There are plenty of jump scares, but they rarely feel cheap, instead creating a sense of raw anxiety in the audience that matches Skye's mental state."

Another critic also writes:

"Smile 2 easily outpaces its predecessor. It isn’t only the increased budget and scope that makes the film more enthralling, it’s the idea that ‘Skye Riley’ is already a skin Skye is wearing and she’s hemmed in by parasitic attention."

From the audiences too, the film has received good responses, with them dubbing it a "terrifying movie", "masterpiece", and "best horror movie".

On Metacritic, the film has received a generally favorable score of 66 out of 100 from the critics. It has also accumulated a user score of 8.8 out of 10 from the audiences.

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Smile 2 is currently running in theatres in the United States.