Hold Your Breath 2 (Film)

Don't Breathe 2 (original title: Don't Breathe 2) is a 2021 American action horror thriller film directed by Rodo Sayagues and written by Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues. The film centers on Norman Nordstrom, the blind man from the first film, who reawakens his dark impulses to protect the young girl he has adopted.

Eight years have passed since the events of the first film. The blind man Norman Nordstrom has adopted Phoenix, an 11-year-old orphan, and they now live together in a secluded cabin, where he teaches her survival skills to navigate the dangers of the outside world and maintain a quiet, peaceful life. However, this tranquil existence is shattered when a group of unwelcome intruders break into their home and kidnap Phoenix. To rescue the girl, whom he sees as the reconstitution of the family he lost, Norman is forced to abandon his safe refuge and confront the dark, ruthless side within himself.

• The Two Faces of Evil and the Protective Instinct: The film explores how Norman Nordstrom, portrayed as the villain in the first film, now becomes a protector against even more sinister adversaries. This raises questions about survival, justice, and the lengths one will go to defend loved ones.
• Protecting Family: Norman’s willingness to do anything to save Phoenix, the girl he adopted, pushes the boundaries of familial bonds and the instinct to protect.
• Justice and Revenge: The intruders’ own dark motives offer a different perspective on Norman’s actions, complicating the concept of justice.

Don't Breathe 2 is an American horror thriller film directed by Rodo Sayagues and co-written by Fede Álvarez. Sam Raimi and Fede Álvarez served as producers. The film, which runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes, was released in the United States on 13 August 2021 and in Türkiye on 1 October 2021. Warner Bros. handled distribution in Türkiye.

• Stephen Lang: Norman Nordstrom / The Blind Man
• Madelyn Grace: Phoenix
• Brendan Sexton III: Raylan
• Bobby Schofield
• Adam Young
• Christian Zagia
• Stephanie Arcila
• Rocci Williams

Compared to the first film, Don't Breathe 2 did not achieve significant award success. Since its release, the film has not won any awards. It has received only one nomination:

• Hawaii Film Critics Society: Nomination for Worst Film

Don't Breathe 2 earned a total of $32,712,950 in the United States and Canada, and $53,785,551 worldwide. In Türkiye, during its opening weekend, it generated ₺306,010 in revenue and attracted 13,099 viewers. Over its four-week theatrical run, it accumulated a total of ₺1,165,980 in revenue and was watched by 52,934 viewers.