Happy Death Day 2U
“Death makes a killer comeback.”
Synopsis
Collegian Tree Gelbman wakes up in horror to learn that she's stuck in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is now with someone else, and her friends and fellow students seem to be completely different versions of themselves. When Tree discovers that Carter's roommate has been altering time, she finds herself once again the target of a masked killer. When the psychopath starts to go after her inner circle, Tree soon realizes that she must die over and over again to save everyone.
Part of the Happy Death Day Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-06
Top Cast
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Jessica Rothe
Theresa 'Tree' Gelbman
Israel Broussard
Carter Davis
Charles Aitken
Gregory Butler
Ruby Modine
Lori Spengler
Suraj Sharma
Samar Ghosh
Rachel Matthews
Danielle Bouseman
Blaine Kern III
Nick Sims
Phi Vu
Ryan Phan
Sarah Yarkin
Dre Morgan
Caleb Spillyards
Tim Bauer
Kenneth Israel
Dr. Parker
Steve Zissis
Dean Bronson
Laura Clifton
Stephanie Butler
Missy Yager
Julie Gelbman
Jason Bayle
David Gelbman
Jimmy Gonzales
Police Officer
Tenea Intriago
Student Protester
Tran Tran
Emily
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 76 DaysFebruary 13, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 14, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$64.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.18x
+$55.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Landon
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Landon, Scott Lobdell
- Original Score
- Bear McCreary
- Original Title
- Happy Death Day 2U
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $64.6M
- Production Studios
- Digital Riot Media, Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Landon
Christopher Landon, Scott Lobdell
Bear McCreary
Toby Oliver
Ben Baudhuin
Couper Samuelson, Jeanette Volturno, Jason Blum, Angela Mancuso, John Baldecchi
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rayner
Stunt Coordinator
Oliver Taylor
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christopher Landon
Director
Jason Blum
Producer
Christopher Landon
Writer
Whitney Anne Adams
Costume Design
Ben Baudhuin
Editor
Toby Oliver
Director of Photography
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Bill Boes
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Death Day 2U
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Death Day 2U about?
Collegian Tree Gelbman wakes up in horror to learn that she's stuck in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is now with someone else, and her friends and fellow students seem to be completely different versions of themselves. When Tree discovers that Carter's roommate has been altering time, she finds herself once again the target of a masked killer. When the psychopath starts to go after her inner circle, Tree soon realizes that she must die over and over again to save everyone.
Who directed Happy Death Day 2U?
Happy Death Day 2U was directed by Christopher Landon.
Who stars in Happy Death Day 2U?
The principal cast of Happy Death Day 2U includes Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Charles Aitken, Ruby Modine, Suraj Sharma.
When was Happy Death Day 2U released and how long is it?
Happy Death Day 2U was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Happy Death Day 2U?
Happy Death Day 2U had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $64.6M at the worldwide box office (7.18 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Happy Death Day 2U?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Death Day 2U was composed by Bear McCreary.
Is Happy Death Day 2U based on a book or true story?
Happy Death Day 2U is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Scott Lobdell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Happy Death Day 2U?
Happy Death Day 2U holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).