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Smile Franchise Shifts Genre to Grisly Sports Story

The latest installment in the "Smile" horror franchise is reportedly undergoing a significant genre shift. Following "Smile 2's" exploration of the entertainment industry, which features superstar Skye Riley played by Naomi Scott, the new entry is expected to be a grisly sports story. This marks a thematic departure for the series, with the franchise's entity reportedly taking on professional football.

By Fainaron·Jun 16, 2026 (9 minutes ago)·1 views
Smile Franchise Shifts Genre to Grisly Sports Story

The "Smile" horror franchise is set to introduce a genre change with its next release. The upcoming entry is described as a "grisly sports story," moving away from its established horror roots.

This new direction follows "Smile 2," which explored themes within the entertainment industry. "Smile 2" stars Naomi Scott as superstar Skye Riley, depicting a "disturbing take" on the industry.

The franchise, known for its horror elements, is now venturing into a different thematic territory, focusing on professional football as part of its narrative evolution. The entity from the series is reportedly involved in this new professional football storyline.

According to ScreenRant, the latest film will transform the horror series into a sports-centric narrative.

#smile franchise#horror film#genre change#sports story#naomi scott#skye riley#film news#entertainment industry
Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by ScreenRant. Read the original at ScreenRant →

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