Black Phone 2 OTT release date in India: Here's when and where you can stream Ethan Hawke's supernatural horror film
Black Phone 2 hits JioHotstar in India on February 28, 2026. The $132M sequel follows a psychic Gwen and the return of Ethan Hawke’s "Grabber" at a winter camp. English and Hindi dubs available.
Last Updated: 05.17 PM, Feb 17, 2026
After a smashing run in theatres around the world, Black Phone 2 will soon be available to stream digitally in India. The premiere of the film is set for February 28, 2026, on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).
When did The Black Phone 2 release theatrically?
The OTT release date has been announced nearly four months after the film's theatrical launch in India on October 31, 2025. In this Scott Derrickson-helmed sequel, the horrific tale of the Shaw family and their deadly enemy "The Grabber" continues right where the 2021 surprise smash The Black Phone left off.
Set several years subsequent to the events of the original film, The Black Phone 2 continues the story. The anguish of his confinement continues to haunt 17-year-old Finney Shaw (Mason Thames). Even though he tries to live a normal life, the supernatural aspects of his history keep popping up. The story takes a sharp turn toward his sister Gwen, played by Madeleine McGraw, whose psychic powers have grown stronger.
How does The Black Phone 2 plot evolve at Alpine Lake Camp?
Alpine Lake Camp, a secluded winter resort, appears in Gwen's prophetic dreams, which drive the plot of the sequel. A familiar, masked figure is stalking three lads, as she witnesses it there. The Grabber may have died in the last installment, but this one delves into his afterlife in a way that combines a classic slasher feel with higher, mystical elements.
Both Ethan Hawke and Jeremy Davies are back for another of their classic roles; Hawke plays the cruel serial killer, while Davies plays Terrence, the father of the siblings. Demián Bichir has joined the cast as the camp administrator at Alpine Lake, Mando.
How has The Black Phone 2 performed financially compared to its scope?
Despite having a relatively low budget of $30 million, the film has managed to earn nearly $132 million globally. While the original was a very small-scale "cat-and-mouse" thriller, critics have pointed out that the second one takes place in a much larger and more dramatic winter scene, rather than in a suburban basement.
The movie will be available to JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) subscribers from February 28, 2026. The original audio will be in English, but there will also be Hindi dubs to reach more people.
Is there a possibility of a third movie in The Black Phone?
Black Phone 2 has been accessible on transactional TVOD platforms such as Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video since late 2025 for movie enthusiasts who prefer to own or rent the film. But this will be its debut appearance on a big regional subscription streaming service on the last day of February 2026.
There is already talk of a third installment, thanks to the sequel's financial success. While director Scott Derrickson and author Joe Hill are in the brainstorming stages for a third feature, the filmmaker has made it clear in recent interviews that the project would not go until it provides a new take on the storyline, rather than just recycling the same old formula.
For now, Indian horror fans can brace themselves for the reappearance of the black phone at the month's end.
Black Phone 2 FAQs:
Q: When is Black Phone 2 releasing on OTT in India?
A: Black Phone 2 is scheduled to premiere on February 28, 2026. It will be available for streaming exclusively on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).
Q: Is Ethan Hawke in The Black Phone 2?
A: Yes, Ethan Hawke reprises his role as the terrifying serial killer known as The Grabber. Despite the character's death in the first film, The Black Phone, he returns in the sequel as a supernatural entity haunting the protagonists' dreams and the Alpine Lake Camp.
Q: Is The Black Phone 2 a sequel or a prequel?
A: Black Phone 2 is a direct sequel set in 1982, approximately four years after the events of the first movie. It continues the story of siblings Finney and Gwen Shaw as they confront the lingering supernatural presence of the Grabber.