Thanksgiving 2: Blood Harvest is an upcoming horror slasher film directed by Eli Roth, serving as the sequel to his 2023 film Thanksgiving. The movie continues the story set in Plymouth, Massachusetts, following a Black Friday riot that leads to a series of gruesome murders by a masked killer named John Carver. The film is scheduled for release in 2025, with filming having commenced in March 2025 .
In Thanksgiving 2: Blood Harvest, the narrative picks up after the events of the first film, focusing on the survivors of the initial killings. As the town of Plymouth grapples with the aftermath of the Black Friday tragedy, a new wave of terror ensues. John Carver returns, continuing his spree of vengeance, targeting those connected to the previous events. The film promises to delve deeper into the horror, with Roth emphasizing a more intense and streamlined approach, aiming to deliver a relentless and thrilling experience .
Eli Roth returns as both director and co-writer, collaborating with Jeff Rendell, who also reprises his role as the masked killer, John Carver. The cast includes returning actors such as Nell Verlaque as Jessica, Rick Hoffman as Thomas Wright, and Addison Rae as Gaby. New additions to the cast feature Patrick Dempsey, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Milo Manheim, and Gina Gershon, among others .
The film is produced by Spyglass Media Group and TriStar Pictures, with a production budget of $15 million. Roth has indicated that the sequel will maintain a tight and lean production, focusing on delivering high-impact horror without relying on a larger budget. He aims to create memorable and challenging sequences that push the boundaries of the genre .
Thanksgiving 2: Blood Harvest is slated for release in 2025, with a premiere likely around the Thanksgiving holiday, aligning with the film’s thematic elements
