Will We Get Thanksgiving 2? Here’s Everything We Know So Far

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Will We Get Thanksgiving 2? Here’s Everything We Know So Far



A Killer Holiday Returns

If you thought your Thanksgiving — full of turkey, family drama, and awkward dinners — was intense, imagine adding a masked pilgrim serial killer to the mix. That’s the deliciously twisted setup Eli Roth delivered with Thanksgiving in 2023. The film took the horror world by surprise, turning a fake trailer concept from Grindhouse (2007) into a full-blown holiday slasher. Now fans are craving seconds — but will Thanksgiving 2 actually happen? Let’s carve into everything we know so far.

The First Helping: Thanksgiving (2023)

From Fake Trailer to Feature Film

After years of fan demand, Eli Roth finally brought his “Grindhouse” parody trailer to life in 2023. Thanksgiving hit theaters nationwide in November 2023 and quickly became a surprise success story in modern horror.

Budget and Box Office

The film reportedly cost around $15 million to make and earned roughly $46 million worldwide. That kind of return on investment made a sequel all but inevitable — horror fans showed up hungry, and Roth delivered.

Cast and Crew

  • Director: Eli Roth

  • Writers: Eli Roth and Jeff Rendell

  • Cast: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Nell Verlaque, Milo Manheim, Rick Hoffman, Gina Gershon

Set in Plymouth, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the first Thanksgiving — the movie centers on a mysterious masked killer dressed as a pilgrim named John Carver. Following a deadly Black Friday riot, Carver begins hunting the townspeople responsible, one gruesome set piece at a time.

Why It Worked

Thanksgiving tapped into the long-overlooked “holiday horror” niche. With tongue-in-cheek kills, twisted humor, and Eli Roth’s signature gore, it gave horror fans a new reason to celebrate November.

Where to Watch

You can now stream Thanksgiving on most major digital platforms.
🎥 Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ-6e54M0gk



Serving Up the Sequel: Thanksgiving 2

Announcement and Production

In late 2023, Eli Roth confirmed that Thanksgiving 2 was officially green-lit and that he had already finished the script. Filming was expected to begin in March 2025, with the plan to release it during the Thanksgiving season that same year.

Delays and Behind-the-Scenes Rumors

Despite Roth’s early optimism, production appears to have been delayed. Fans on Reddit have noted that none of the cast seem to be filming, and Roth himself has been quiet about progress. Some sources claim that the LA wildfires temporarily displaced parts of the production crew, pushing things back but not canceling the film.

A few lucky fans who met cast members at horror conventions have shared updates: one attendee at Monster-Mania in Cherry Hill said Roth mentioned the fire delays, while another fan at NJ Horror Con in Atlantic City spoke with the actor who played Scuba ... who confirmed filming was pushed to next year.

Returning Cast and Story Hints

Roth has teased that several survivors from the first film may return, including Nell Verlaque and Addison Rae, whose character was “kept alive for a reason.” Rick Hoffman has also hinted at reprising his role.

Plot details are still under wraps, but Roth promised the sequel will “up the ante,” with even more outrageous kills and deeper exploration into the legend of John Carver. Fans are speculating we could see:

  • New settings beyond Plymouth

  • More elaborate death scenes tied to Thanksgiving traditions

  • Possible expansion into the mythos of Carver’s mask and motives

Current Status

  • Script: Completed

  • Production: Delayed from March 2025 start

  • Release Window: Targeted for Thanksgiving 2026?

  • Director: Eli Roth returning

  • Cast: Expected returns for core survivors and John Carver

While it’s frustrating that the sequel isn’t filming yet, the good news is that Roth remains fully committed ...  the project is simply waiting for the right time to shoot.

Final Thoughts

So, will Thanksgiving 2 happen? Yes , it’s just taking a little longer to cook. The first film proved there’s an appetite for holiday slashers, and Roth seems determined to deliver another bloody feast. Expect more gore, more pilgrim puns, and maybe a few new victims carved into horror history.

If you’re a horror movie fan, be sure to check out our monthly Nerdthusiast Movie Podcast, where we dive into the weird, the bad, and the bloody side of cinema.



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