The Strangers: Chapter 2 Trailer Drops With Creepy New Website for Venus, OR

Maya returns, but the masked killers are far from finished in The Strangers: Chapter 2.

THE STRANGERS CHAPTER 2 UNVEILS NEW TRAILER, POSTER & EERIE TOWN WEBSITE — VENUS, OR

Return to Fear This September as Maya Faces the Masked Killers Again

The strangers are back… and they’re done playing games. With the official trailer and poster now online, The Strangers: Chapter 2 continues to build chilling anticipation for the next installment in the revamped franchise. Slated for theatrical release on September 26, 2025, the new chapter brings back Madelaine Petsch as Maya — the lone survivor from the previous film — but survival, as it turns out, was only the beginning.

In a grimy hospital room, Maya recovers from her earlier ordeal — until the masked trio returns. She escapes once again, only to be picked up by a group whose ties to the town of Venus, Oregon may be darker than they appear. The new trailer teases a more organized and merciless hunt, hinting that Maya isn’t the only one being stalked this time. The Strangers are methodical, ruthless, and possibly part of something much bigger.

To expand the lore, Lionsgate has launched an immersive in-world experience via the official town site: Visit Venus, OR — a community portal where things seem a little too perfect. You can browse “local” business listings for Rudy’s Auto Repair and Carol’s Diner, catch up with PineCreek Pat, and even book a stay at The Gressis House — the very location of the carnage from Chapter 1. There’s also a full calendar of wholesome “community events” that feel just a little off, adding a layer of dread to the charming facade.

This marketing push mirrors recent horror rollouts like Weapons, where digital immersion deepens the mythos and rewards the curious. Whether it’s a cursed house or a diner hiding secrets, Venus is more than just a backdrop — it’s the heart of a nightmare.

Directed by Renny Harlin, The Strangers: Chapter 2 looks to double down on the violence and ambiguity that made the original films cult favorites. Maya has nowhere left to run, and the masked killers — known for their haunting silence and mechanical cruelty — are evolving.

“Why are you doing this?”

“Because you were home.”

This time, she knows they’re coming. But even preparation may not be enough when the terror is this relentless.

The Strangers: Chapter 2 hits theaters nationwide September 26. Don’t wait until it’s too late — start digging into the secrets of Venus, OR now… and keep your doors locked.

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