The director of Smile 2 has shared some insights into the infamous Smiler’s mythology, teasing the audience about how much may be disclosed in future sequels. The 2024 horror film is the new installment in the Smile franchise, which centers on a curse that feeds on people’s trauma, using unsettling smiles to drive its victims towards madness and, subsequently, death. While the first film provided some cryptic clues about The Smiler’s nature, the sequel hints that the curse is far from being fully understood.