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Smile 2
movie·R·Oct 18, 2024·
Box OfficeHit · 4.9x
$28M
Budget
$138.1M
Gross
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Smile 2
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Smile 2
movie
R
October 18, 2024
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Smile 2 stays laser-focused on supernatural horror, trauma, and the dark side of fame with zero activist framing or identity politics, delivering safe, neutral entertainment at a low 2/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
Smile 2 is a straightforward supernatural horror sequel centered on pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) inheriting a demonic curse that manifests through hallucinations and forces victims to smile before suicide.
The narrative explores classic themes of trauma, addiction, fame's pressures, and mental breakdown, drawing from real pop star stories like those of Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse, with no activist framing or identity politics as the premise. Casting features Naomi Scott in the lead and includes Miles Gutierrez-Riley as Joshua, Skye's mother's gay assistant, plus incidental background elements like close female friendships, but these remain organic to the celebrity world and do not drive character arcs or subplots. Director Parker Finn has emphasized character psychology and fresh horror settings over messaging, with no creator statements on social justice or DEI mandates.
Key Factors
- Traditional horror storytelling focused on psychological curse and celebrity trauma with no ideological premise
- Incidental casting diversity (e.g., gay supporting character) that does not alter established lore or serve as focal point
- Creator intent centered on fame pressures and human horror, not critiques of norms or identity exploration
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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Is Smile 2 Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Smile 2 and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Smile 2?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Smile 2's overall score.
Is Smile 2 family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Smile 2 is rated R. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score movies?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
