“No” is surpassed by “Smile” as the highest-grossing horror film of 2022

In a year where horror movies have had a major revival, especially compared to other years full of remakes or sequels, this 2022 has been a delight for fans of the genre. And for example, “Smile” has already become the highest-grossing horror film this year, taking the throne from Jordan Peele’s “Nope”.

According to data compiled by Box Office Mojo, ‘Smile’ exceeds ‘No!’ as the highest-grossing horror film of 2022. So far, the total collection of Parker Finn’s film is $ 186.869 million worldwide, leaving behind other such titles that have also been a phenomenon such as Scott Derrickson’s ‘Black Phone’ and the recent ‘Terrifier 2’. by Damien Leone.

With this, Paramount adds another record with ‘Smile’ as the highest-grossing horror film of the yearwhich also got into action with the most recent story starring Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick”, which in turn surpassed other box office giants, such as Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “The Batman”. ‘by Matt Reeves.

Since there are no other releases in the long-awaited genre, it is likely that ‘Smile’ finish 2022 at the top of the box officesince, although it managed to surprise, ‘Terifier 2’ barely fetches around $ 7.7 million and probably won’t be released in the rest of the world until next year, but there is no information yet to confirm that, so you have to stay. careful.

When does “Smile” debut on streaming platforms?

Given Paramount’s policies, “Smile” could be released in November 2022 on the Paramount + platform, in its video on demand catalog. This is in order to comply with the exclusivity agreements in cinemas, which provide that 30 to 45 days must pass from its screenings, until the arrival in digital services.

However, there is a possibility that “Smile” will not only reach Paramount +, but also platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max, should they decide. At the moment there is no precise release date, so we will have to wait for the company to give more information on the digital version of this blockbuster.

Likewise, Parker Finn has assured that there may be a second part of “Smile”, but this will no longer explore what ultimately happened with Dr. Rose Cotter, played by Sosie Bacon, but will instead focus on other characters, or the origin of the curse that haunts the protagonists. Although nothing is confirmed at the moment.