The Jester 2 (2025)

Last updated on September 19th, 2025 at 03:11 am

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

On Halloween night, teen magician Max finds herself locked in a brutal showdown with the Jester, a nightmarish and supernatural trickster with real dark magic and a killer act. As illusions turn lethal and every escape is a trap, Max must pull off the ultimate trick: staying alive. On this deadly night, the only escape… is to beat the devil at its own game.

Fathom Entertainment and Epic Pictures distribute in the US. The film will have a special limited theatrical release on September 15th and 16th. The showings will include an exclusive look at the making of the film, with a behind-the-scenes featurette. (7/29/25)

One of the films producers was quoted saying: “Launching the original ‘Terrifier’ proved what it takes to create a horror icon, and now, with ‘The Jester,’ we’re witnessing lightning strike twice. The runaway success of the first film shattered our expectations and made it clear that fans crave daring and unforgettable horror. With The Jester 2, we’re raising the stakes and pushing the limits even further, crafting a storyline that’s haunting, intense, and impossible to forget. This isn’t just a sequel; it’s the next chapter in building a legacy. Horror fans are in for one wild ride—they’d better hold on tight!”

The Jester will reportedly have an updated look.

It’s said that the movie with will be “diving deeper into the mythos” of The Jester villain.

Writer/director Colin Krawchuk returns for this sequel.

This is a sequel to 2023’s The Jester that’s described as a “haunting, intense experience that will push boundaries and leave audiences reeling.”

Fathom Entertainment released The Jester 2 in Theaters nationwide for two nights only on September 15 & 16, 2025.

DREAD releases The Jester 2 on VOD on October 17, 2025.

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Director: Colin Krawchuk