All the Thrills and Chills: Smile 2 Australian Premiere Takes Over SXSW Sydney

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for Paramount)

Last week, Sydney’s Darling Harbour Theatre was the place to be as the Australian premiere of Smile 2 took over SXSW Sydney—and yes, it was just as epic as you’d expect!

1. Parker Finn Hit the Purple Carpet!

First things first—Parker Finn, the brilliant writer, director, and producer behind the much-anticipated sequel, Smile 2, made a grand entrance at the premiere. Fans went wild as he walked the purple carpet, and TBH, we’re all here for it. This guy knows how to bring the thrills!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Parker Finn attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for Paramount)

2. A Guest List Full of Celebs

The guest list? Star-studded. We’re talking Ash Hodgkinson, Bronte Reynolds, Dani Dacic, Deauvanne Athanasakis, Jamie Azzopardi, Sophie Love, Tayla He, Warren Pasi, Wesley Cortes, Tim Robards, and Yannick Samarasinghe, among others—all walking the carpet like the absolute icons they are. The glam was off the charts, and it was the ultimate mix of style, suspense, and serious star power.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Yannick Samarasinghe attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for Paramount)

3. FilmCentral Magazine On The Guest List

The event was so exclusive that FilmCentral Magazine got the golden ticket to cover the entire premiere and watch the movie. Their inside scoop is everything you need to keep that FOMO in check!

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Justin Hill attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for Paramount)

4. So, What’s Smile 2 All About Anyway?

Here’s the deal: the movie centres on Skye Riley (played by the one and only Naomi Scott), a global pop star gearing up for a massive world tour when—uh-oh—things start getting really freaky. She begins to experience some truly terrifying and unexplainable events (cue the chills 😱). As the horrors crank up and the pressure of her career takes its toll, Skye realises she’s got to face her past, or everything’s going to spiral way out of control. Trust us, it’s a total nail-biter! 🖤

5. The Vibes Were Unmatched

The purple carpet, the stars, the vibe. The atmosphere was electric, and it’s clear that Smile 2 is about to be the horror movie of the year. If you loved the first film, you’ll definitely want to keep your eyes peeled for this one—it’s set to deliver all the scares and suspense you’re craving.

So, if you weren’t lucky enough to snag an invite to the premiere, don’t worry—there’s still time to catch Smile 2 in cinemas. And trust us, you won’t want to miss it. Check out the photos below:

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: A guest attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Paramount)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Faye Bryson and Kyah Simon attend the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Paramount)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: A guest attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Paramount)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: A guestattends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Hanna Lassen/Getty Images for Paramount)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Andy Trieu attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for Paramount)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 16: Bronte Reynolds attends the Australian Premiere at SXSW Sydney of “Smile 2” at IMAX Darling Harbour on October 16, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/Getty Images for Paramount)