10 Key Questions Left Unanswered by Smile 2 That Smile 3 Must Address

This article contains spoilers for Smile and Smile 2

This article discusses sensitive topics such as murder, drug use, and self-harm.

Overview of Smile 2

Smile 2 premiered in theaters this past October, just two years following the original film’s release. Despite being a sequel, it quickly became a box-office hit, accumulating over $60 million at domestic box offices alone (Box Office Mojo). The narrative centers on Skye Riley, portrayed by Naomi Scott, a troubled pop star who becomes infected by a sinister entity known as the Smile curse, just as she is poised to embark on a world tour that could salvage her tarnished career.

The sequel expands on the concept of the Smile curse and its psychological impact on its victims. However, numerous questions linger after the film’s conclusion, largely due to the story being told through Skye’s increasingly distorted perspective. The film hints at several potential mysteries that may be explored in a third installment, urging viewers to unravel the enigma themselves.

10 Did Skye Imagine Morris?

Morris May Appear in Smile 3

One of the most enigmatic figures introduced in Smile 2 is Morris, played by Peter Jacobson. Morris tracks the Smile entity and first encounters Skye in a dive bar, where he warns her about the mind-controlling capabilities of the entity, claiming that he can save her by stopping her heart. However, he mysteriously disappears just before executing his plan during their second meeting. Morris’s intermittent appearances throughout the film leave audiences questioning his reality.

While he does not appear in the original film, it is plausible that he exists, albeit with parts of his narrative potentially imagined by Skye. For instance, their initial meeting occurs prior to her full infection, whereas his later appearance comes after she has succumbed to the entity’s influence.

9 Will All of Skye’s Concert Audience Contract the Disease?

Smile 3 May Focus on the Spread to the Audience

The film’s shocking conclusion finds Skye performing on stage during the opening night of her tour, only to succumb to the entity and take her own life before a live audience. This harrowing scene raises a pivotal question: will her audience be collectively infected by having witnessed her death?

8 How Did Joel Live So Long with the Disease?

Smile 3 Could Explain Joel’s Extended Survival

Returning character Joel (played by Kyle Gallner) appears in the opening of Smile 2. He attempts to escape the curse by transferring it to a drug dealer but meets a tragic end in a car accident. His survival for six days after contracting the entity, which typically results in death within four days, is both surprising and puzzling, prompting speculation on how he could defy the curse’s expected timeline. This unresolved aspect may be addressed in the forthcoming sequel, shedding light on Joel’s unusual resilience.

7 Where Did the Disease Originate From?

Patient Zero Could Be Revealed in Smile 3

The origins of the Smile entity remain one of the narrative’s central mysteries. While Smile 2 does not fully disclose how the curse operates or where it originates, it hints at its arc through past victims. Morris recounts that his brother succumbed to the curse prior to the events of the first film, suggesting that the entity has a deeper, more intricate history with multiple victims leading up to the initial case. As such, Smile 3 has the opportunity to deepen the lore of the Smile entity, perhaps unveiling Patient Zero.

6 How Much Did Skye Imagine?

External Perspectives in Smile 3 Can Illuminate Skye’s Final Days

The question surrounding the extent of what Skye experienced versus what was fabricated by the Smile entity creates a sense of intrigue. Given her deteriorating mental condition, Skye serves as an unreliable narrator. The film indicates that much of what occurs after her unconsciousness is a product of her imagination, complicating the narrative further. Furthermore, her early hallucinations, such as one involving Gemma, suggest that the effect of the entity’s manipulation can manifest quite early in the infection process.

5 Was Morris’s Cure Ever Going to Work?

Smile 3 May Reveal the Efficacy of Morris’s Cure

Morris proposes an extraordinary solution to save Skye from the Smile entity, involving temporarily stopping her heart to deceive the entity into believing she has already died. However, her decision to seek his help arrived too late, and the effectiveness of his proposed cure remains uncertain. As the narrative unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Morris’s plan was ever feasible or a mirage of Skye’s tainted psyche. This critical element is likely to be taken up in Smile 3, where the viability of his method may be confirmed or conclusively debunked.

4 Did Skye Kill Her Ex-Boyfriend on Purpose?

Smile 3 May Explore Skye’s Role in the Crash

Skye’s tragic car accident, which serves as a pivotal impetus for the Smile entity’s hold over her, is depicted through flashbacks revealing her action of seizing the steering wheel, resulting in the crash. The ambiguity surrounding the reasons behind this impulsive action raises questions regarding her intentions at that moment—whether they were grounded in a desire to harm her boyfriend or merely an impulsive reaction. A deeper dive into this moment could occur in Smile 3, shedding light on Skye’s psychological state leading up to the incident.

3 What Did Skye Do to Ruin Her Friendship with Gemma?

Gemma’s Potential Return in Smile 3 Could Offer Insights

Another unresolved plot point is the circumstances surrounding Skye’s falling out with Gemma, a relationship severely affected by past traumas. Despite the crucial role Gemma plays in the narrative, the film offers limited exposition on what led to the rift. Given that Gemma’s presence is often portrayed as a hallucination throughout the film, it begs the question of how their friendship deteriorated. Smile 3 may delve into this storyline, providing necessary context regarding Skye’s tumultuous journey.

2 How Did Lewis Contract the Disease?

Smile 3 May Clarify the Curse’s Transmission Mechanics

Lewis (Lukas Gage) is the unfortunate host who transmits the Smile entity to Skye Riley after she witnesses his horrific death. However, the film leaves the origins of Lewis’s infection ambiguous. It implies that his contact with Joel at the film’s outset could be the source of the curse. As Lewis witnesses Joel’s violent encounter rather than a suicide, this aspect introduces an additional layer to the curse’s transmission methods, potentially setting the stage for exploration in Smile 3.

1 Did Joshua Trash Skye Riley’s Room?

Who Was Responsible for the Destruction of Her Dressing Room?

A smaller mystery left unresolved by the film pertains to whether Skye’s assistant, Joshua (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), is culpable for the disarray in her dressing room. Although Skye witnesses him leaving the premises, he maintains his innocence, leaving the true perpetrator unclear. Given the psychological strains placed by the Smile entity, the chaos in her dressing area might be attributed to either Skye’s own actions or someone else. As Smile 3 unfolds, it might reveal the identity of the true culprit behind the damaging incident, whether Joshua or another member of Skye’s entourage.

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