‘Smile 2’ Is Finally in Theaters: Here’s How to Watch the First Movie Online for Free

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Smiles are normally looked at with a positive connotation, but one horror movie franchise looks to flip the script. Smile 2 is the next installment in the franchise and premiered in theaters on Friday (Oct. 18), with fans clamoring to get tickets to see the movie.

While the first film focused on a therapist, Smile 2 kicks it up a notch with the latest of victim being pop star who is being haunted by a sinister force while dealing with the pressures of fame. Opening weekend for the sequel saw a grin-worthy performance, gaining $23 million domestic, which surpasses what Smile initially made its first weekend at the box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Whether you’re new to the movie series or just want to rewatch the first Smile, there are a few options that’ll let you watch it online at home for free.

Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.

How to Watch Smile Online for Free

Paramount Pictures is the official distributer for both Smile and Smile 2. While the sequel is currently only available to watch in theaters, you can watch Smile for free through Paramount+ — the official streaming platform for Paramount Pictures. Current Paramount+ subscribers can stream the first movie for no added cost when you sign into your account.

Don’t have a subscription? Paramount+ offers a seven day free trial to new users when you sign up. You’ll be able to stream Smile online for free in addition to the entire Paramount+ library. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee starting at $7.99/month.

Prime Video also lets you rent Smile for $3.99 or you can buy it on VOD for 50% off at $7.99 (regularly $14.99). You don’t need to be a Prime member to watch Smile online through VOD, just make your purchase and the movie will automatically be added to your video library to stream whenever. Rentals are available for 30 days after buying and 48 hours once you start streaming.

Apple TV is another VOD option that’ll let you stream Smile on VOD with rentals for $3.99 or you can buy Smile for $7.99. You don’t have to be an Apple TV+ subscriber to watch Smile online, you just need an Apple TV streaming device or the app.

Prefer a hardcopy? Collectors can find Smile in 4K UltraHD for as low as $16 and enjoy bonus features VOD won’t supply.

Before you see Smile 2, go back to the beginning in Smile and see how a therapist’s witnessing of a strange suicide leads her to be haunted by a supernatural force with malevolent intentions.

Check below to watch the trailer for Smile.