‘Heart Eyes 2’ Confirmed for ‘Valentine’s Day 2028

I broke the news that writer-director Josh Ruben (Scare Me, Werewolves Within) was sharpening his knife for a Heart Eyes sequel and that both Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding would be returning.

Now, Paramount Pictures has dated the sequel for Valentine’s Day weekend: February 11, 2028.

Screen Gems’ holiday slasher built momentum through strong word of mouth, leading to an unusually robust second weekend at the box office, a rarity for most films. It ultimately grossed $33 million worldwide, paving the way for sequel discussions.

In the film, a masked maniac with glowing, red eyes returns every Valentine’s Day to slaughter unsuspecting couples. When a cynical ad executive and her hopelessly romantic colleague become the next target, they decide to fight back and end the reign of terror.

Heart Eyes starred Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding as Jay Simmonds and Ally McCabe, respectively, both of whom survived the murders. The duo is confirmed ot be in talks to return.

Ruben is confirmed to return to direct and co-write the sequel script with Darcy Fowler, from a story by Christopher Landon and Michael Kennedy.

Paramount will co-produce and co-finance Heart Eyes 2 along with Spyglass Media Group and handle global distribution.

Heart Eyes 2 could go into production as early as this summer.