The Black Phone 2 Greenband Trailer Released

Finn and Gwen return to confront The Grabber in the snow-covered woods of Alpine Lake.

Universal Sets October 17 Release Date for the Return of The Grabber

One of the titles we will be covering at Fantastic Fest 2025 is The Black Phone 2, the follow-up to the 2022 film that introduced audiences to The Grabber. Universal Pictures released a new green-band trailer today, timed to coincide with the theatrical debut of The Conjuring: Last Rites.

The trailer offers additional footage compared to the first teaser, including a closer look at the cabin and surrounding area tied to the story. With the world premiere set to take place at Fantastic Fest in less than two weeks, anticipation is building for what looks to be a colder, more layered chapter in this series.

The Story

The Black Phone 2 is set four years after the original. Finn (played by Mason Thames) is now 17 and struggling to move forward after surviving his abduction. His younger sister Gwen (played by Madeleine McGraw) begins having vivid dreams that feature calls from the black phone and visions of three boys being followed at a remote winter camp called Alpine Lake.

The Grabber, played again by Ethan Hawke, has returned in a new form. Gwen is now the target. Together, she and Finn travel to the camp, where they discover that their connection to The Grabber may run deeper than they believed.

Direction and Cast

Returning director Scott Derrickson co-wrote the film with C. Robert Cargill, based on characters created by Joe Hill. The film is produced by Jason Blum, Derrickson, and Cargill, with Joe Hill, Adam Hendricks, and Ryan Turek serving as executive producers.

The cast includes:

• Demián Bichir as the camp supervisor

• Arianna Rivas as his niece

• Miguel Mora as the brother of one of The Grabber’s past victims

• Jeremy Davies returns as Finn and Gwen’s father

• Additional cast: Maev Beaty, Graham Abbey

What the Trailer Shows

The green-band trailer keeps most of the same structure as the initial teaser but adds context to the setting. The footage introduces more from Alpine Lake and the snowy environment, giving the sequel a colder and more isolated tone. The trailer also hints at Gwen’s expanding connection to the black phone and a personal history with The Grabber that may be uncovered.

Fantastic Fest Coverage Coming Soon

The Black Phone 2 will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2025 in Austin. We will be covering the event and providing detailed coverage from the premiere screening, interviews, and post-screening analysis.

THE BLACK PHONE 2

Directed by: Scott Derrickson

Written by: Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill

Based on characters by: Joe Hill

Produced by: Jason Blum, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill

In theaters: October 17, 2025

World Premiere: Fantastic Fest 2025