Don't Breathe 2
Don't Breathe 2 is a 2021 American horror thriller film directed by Rodo Sayagues in his directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Fede Álvarez. The sequel to 2016's Don't Breathe, it was produced by Álvarez, Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert. The film stars Stephen Lang, reprising his role as Norman Nordstrom / "The Blind Man", with Brendan Sexton III and Madelyn Grace in supporting roles.
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| Directed by | Rodo Sayagues |
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| Cinematography | Pedro Luque |
| Edited by | Jan Kovac |
| Music by | Roque Baños |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $53.8 million |
After the critical and commercial success of the first film, talks for a sequel began in November 2016, with Álvarez then set to return as the film's director. In January 2020, the project was green-lit by the studio, with Sayagues replacing Álvarez as director and Lang reprising his role. Principal photography began on August 7, 2020, in Belgrade, Serbia, and wrapped on October 8, 2020.
Don't Breathe 2 was theatrically released in the United States on August 14, 2021, by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film grossed $53 million worldwide, making it a moderate success, and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Lang's performance, but criticism for the screenplay. A third film is in development.