Before Black Phone 2, here's where you can stream Ethan Hawke's original horror, The Black Phone, on OTT

Watch the horror hit The Black Phone (2021) on JioHotstar in India before its sequel, Black Phone 2 releases on October 17, 2025. The original stars Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames.

The Black Phone; Black Phone 2

Indian audiences have a clear streaming option to revisit or experience the original supernatural horror film, The Black Phone (2021), with the theatrical release of the highly anticipated sequel Black Phone 2 scheduled for October 17, 2025. In India, you can watch the first film in the terrifying series on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) right now.

Plot summary and key cast of the first film

Scott Derrickson directed the film The Black Phone in 2021, co-writing the script with his long-time colleague C. Robert Cargill. Joe Hill wrote the short story that serves as its basis. The protagonist, Finney (Mason Thames), is a quiet but bright 13-year-old kid who falls victim to the abduction plot of Ethan Hawke's (a four-time Oscar nominee) serial child killer, the Grabber. Finney finds a black rotary phone that has been disconnected—a lifeline—in a soundproof basement. The ghosts of the Grabber's murdered victims are determined to aid him in his escape, and he can communicate with them via this mysterious device. Madeleine McGraw plays Gwen, Finney's sister, in the film, which also stars Jeremy Davies and James Ransone.

While playing in theatres, the first film made $161.4 million worldwide, making it a financial success. The majority of critics gave it favourable reviews, praising the acting, especially Hawke's portrayal of the villain Grabber. Although opinions on the film's premise were mixed among critics, it was an unexpected horror smash at the box office and set the stage for a sequel.

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Details and storyline of Black Phone 2

Black Phone 2 is set to be directed by Derrickson and written by Cargill, with Jason Blum returning as a producer. Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke are all coming back for more. Gwen, Finney's younger sister, starts dreaming about a black phone and how it leads her to three boys at a winter camp who are being stalked. In the current film, Finney, still grappling with his prior incarceration, is 17 years old. The sequel debuted at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, prior to its October 17, 2025, wide theatrical release.

If you want to watch The Black Phone before the sequel hits theatres, you may do it on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium). The movie is hosted on the platform, so users may watch the first part of Finney's fight against the wicked Grabber, which, according to the premise of the sequel, goes beyond death.

FAQs:

Q: Where can I stream The Black Phone in India?

A: You can stream the original 2021 supernatural horror film, The Black Phone in India on JioHotstar. This is the recommended platform to revisit the story before the sequel's release.

Q: When is the release date for Black Phone 2?

A: Black Phone 2 is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on October 17, 2025. It had an early premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025.

Q: Who is returning for the cast of Black Phone 2?

A: The principal cast members reprising their roles for Black Phone 2 include Ethan Hawke as the Grabber, Mason Thames as Finney, and Madeleine McGraw as Gwen.

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