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Freaks Part II
Directed by
Written by
  • Zach Lipovsky
  • Adam Stein
Produced by
  • Zach Lipovsky
  • Adam Stein
Starring
CinematographyStirling Bancroft
Edited bySabrina Pitre
Music byTim Wynn
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • August 2, 2026 (2026-08-02) (Fantasia)
Running time
114 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Freaks Part II is a 2026 Canadian science fiction horror film written, produced, and directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, and is a sequel to Freaks (2018). Starring Amanda Crew, Lorelei Olivia Mote, Lili Taylor, and Stephen Tobolowsky, it follows Mary (Crew) and her daughter Chloe (Mote) as they live on the road while hiding their powers and identities from the Abnormal Defence Force.

Freaks Part II had its world premiere at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 2, 2026, as the closing film and competed in Cheval Noir Competition.[1][2]

Premise

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A few years after running away from a terrible incident, Mary and her daughter Chloe hide from a brutal Abnormal Defence Force, that kills people with powers. Mary wants revenge on the officer who killed her first child, while Chloe's growing abilities and desire for friendship lead them into new dangers and reveal buried truths about Mary's past.

Cast

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Production

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Filming took place in Vancouver from March 19, 2025, to April 25, 2025.[3]

Release

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On July 20, 2026, Paramount Pictures acquired worldwide rights Freaks Part II, giving it a wider theatrical release.[4]

Freaks Part II closed the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival on August 2, 2026. It was screened in the Septentrion Shadows section and competed in the Cheval Noir competition.[5][6]

On October 3, 2026, it was presented in the Altered States section of the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival.[7] That same month, it was screened as the surprise film at the 59th Sitges Film Festival on October 17.[8]

Accolades

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Freaks Part II was nominated for the Cheval Noir Trophy for Best Film at the 30th Fantasia International Film Festival.[9]

References

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  1. ↑ "Freaks Part II". Fantasia International Film Festival. July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  2. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (July 2, 2026). "Freaks Part II First Look Teases Gory Sequel from Final Destination Bloodlines Directors". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ Kay, Susan Gittins (March 19, 2025). "'FREAKS Horror Sequel FREAKS UNDERGROUND Starts Filming in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ Miska, Brad (July 20, 2026). "Exclusive: Paramount Lands Sci-Fi Sequel Freaks Part II From Final Destination: Bloodlines Directors". Dread Central. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (July 4, 2026). "'Her Private Hell', 'Freaks Part II' to bookend 2026 Fantasia". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ Casemore, Jamie (July 3, 2026). "Fantasia International Film Festival reveals full 2026 lineup". Playback. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ Alexandra, Kristi (August 26, 2026). "VIFF 2026 Lineup Revealed, With True Stories in the Spotlight". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ "The Festival Unveils Tomorrow's Surprise Film and Sunday's Marathons". Sitges Film Festival. October 16, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  9. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (July 26, 2026). "Hanna Bergholm's Nightborn wins best film at 2026 Fantasia". ScreenDaily. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
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