The Jester 2 (2025) is releasing on VOD via Dread on October 17, 2025, just in time for Halloween viewings. The Halloween horror film was released in theaters nationwide for a two nights only on September 15-16, accompanied by an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette.
SYNOPSIS: "On Halloween night, teen magician Max finds herself locked in a brutal showdown with the Jester, a nightmarish and supernatural trickster with real dark magic and a killer act. As illusions turn lethal and every escape is a trap, Max must pull off the ultimate trick: staying alive. On this deadly night, the only escape is to beat the devil at its own game."
Colin Krawchuk came back to write and direct the sequel to 2003's supernatural slasher, The Jester 2 stars Jessica Ambuehl, Hassen Kacem, Kaitlyn Trentham, Dingani Beza and Michael Sheffield reprises his role as the killer trickster.
"Fans will have the chance to invite The Jester into their own home, just in time for Halloween," said Krawchuk. "I hope the film can become a new Halloween staple for fans of the franchise and new audiences."
"With The Jester 2 we've taken the franchise to the next level." adds Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald. "Fans can expect inventive kills, nostalgic vibes, and electrifying performances from the cast, everything that makes The Jester 2 such a unique and thrilling experience, now coming home just in time for Halloween."
DREAD's The Jester, a gleefully gruesome Halloween chiller starring a menacingly macabre clown, is now streaming for free with ads on Tubi and Plex! Just in time to catch up before its twisted sequel drops later this year.
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