Get ready to have your pulse racing all over again because Heart Eyes 2 is officially in the works, and fans are already buzzing with excitement! It’s hard to believe, but we’re just shy of the first anniversary of Heart Eyes, the Valentine’s Day-themed slasher from Screen Gems and director Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within). Despite feeling like it’s been around forever, this cult favorite is still fresh in our minds—and for good reason.
Here’s the part most people miss: Heart Eyes didn’t just survive its opening weekend; it thrived, thanks to stellar word-of-mouth that propelled it to an even stronger second weekend—a rarity in the film industry. By the end of its run, it had raked in an impressive $33 million worldwide, paving the way for sequel discussions.
For those who haven’t seen it, the film follows a chilling premise: a masked killer with glowing red eyes emerges every Valentine’s Day to terrorize unsuspecting couples. When a jaded ad executive and her hopelessly romantic coworker become his next targets, they decide to fight back, turning the tables on the killer. Starring Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding, the film blends horror with a twist of dark romance, leaving audiences both thrilled and terrified.
But here’s where it gets controversial: With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, DREAD CENTRAL has exclusively learned that Ruben is sharpening his knife—metaphorically speaking—for Heart Eyes 2. He’s already completed the script, though an official announcement is still pending. This news is a welcome surprise, especially since details about production timelines remain under wraps.
Ruben isn’t just focusing on Heart Eyes 2; he’s also prepping for Wilderness Reform, another Paramount horror project announced late last year. Yet, it’s his vision for the Heart Eyes sequel that has fans most intrigued.
Last February, Ruben shared his bold approach to the sequel(s) with Variety. “Imagine taking the structure of any classic rom-com—think His Girl Friday or Defending Your Life—and dropping Heart Eyes right into the middle of it,” he explained. “You’d have this psychopathic killer slashing through a story that feels like Bridget Jones’s Diary or Love Actually, but with a terrifying twist.”
And this is the part most people miss: Ruben isn’t just rehashing the first film. He’s aiming to create a genuine rom-com experience, complete with all the warmth and humor fans love, but with a killer lurking in the shadows. It’s a risky move, but one that could redefine the horror-romance genre.
Is this a genius blend of genres, or a recipe for disaster? Let us know in the comments!
Stay tuned to Dread Central for official updates as they come in. One thing’s for sure: Heart Eyes 2 is shaping up to be a sequel worth waiting for.
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