Director: Scott Derrickson
Black Phone 2 is a 2025 American horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. It continues the story introduced in the 2022 film The Black Phone, returning to the same young characters and to the supernatural threat that once surrounded them.
What is Black Phone 2 about?
Set after the events of the first film, Black Phone 2 returns to the young characters who survived a nightmare and now live with its lingering aftermath. The disconnected black phone that once carried voices from beyond the grave becomes central again, pulling the story back toward the supernatural. Directed once more by Scott Derrickson, the film pairs period-inflected horror with a coming-of-age thread, keeping its focus on family, memory, and the way past terror refuses to stay buried. Specific plot turns are withheld here so that first-time viewers can discover them on screen.
Cast & crew
Ethan Hawke reprises his role from the original, appearing alongside Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw, both returning from the 2022 film. The wider ensemble includes Demian Bichir, Miguel Mora, Jeremy Davies, Arianna Rivas, and Maev Beaty. Scott Derrickson directs, continuing the creative partnership behind the first installment.
Context & significance
The Black Phone was released in 2022 and became a commercial success within the horror genre, adapted from a short story by Joe Hill. Black Phone 2 continues that line as a 2025 release from the United States, running roughly 114 minutes. Derrickson, known for genre filmmaking, returns as director. The film carries an IMDb user rating of 6.4. Like many contemporary American horror titles, it leans on atmosphere and character rather than a single set piece, extending the world of the original while still functioning as a standalone theatrical horror feature.
Where & how to watch
Black Phone 2 is available to stream on K-Time with a Persian-language dub and Persian subtitles, both provided for this title. Reading this page is free; watching requires signing in with a K-Time account. The platform is built for the Iranian diaspora, with a Farsi-first interface that makes browsing, searching, and playback straightforward for Persian-speaking viewers.