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| writer        = [[Ari Aster]]<br>[[Freddie Goodwin]]<br>[[Alex Brow]]<br>[[Sam Raimi]]
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'''''The Fine Print 둘''''' (translated as "'''''The Fine Print 2'''''") is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed by [[Sam Raimi]] and written by [[Ari Aster]], [[Freddie Goodwin]], [[Alex Brow]], and Raimi. It is produced by [[Universal Pictures]] in association with [[Nightshade Studios]] and [[Monkeypaw Productions]]. Serving as a spiritual successor to 2027’s ''[[The Fine Print]]'', the film introduces a new cast of characters navigating the remnants of the events surrounding the original film's mysterious legal conspiracy.
'''''The Fine Print 둘''''' (translated as "'''''The Fine Print 2'''''") is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed by [[Sam Raimi]] and written by [[Ari Aster]], Freddie Goodwin, [[Alex Brow]], and Raimi. It is produced by [[Universal Pictures]] in association with [[Nightshade Studios]] and [[Monkeypaw Productions]]. Serving as a spiritual successor to 2027’s ''[[The Fine Print]]'', the film introduces a new cast of characters navigating the psychological ruins left by the original’s events.


Although it is not a direct continuation, ''The Fine Print 둘'' explores the psychological and institutional fallout left in the wake of the original story, featuring a radically different perspective and style. Raimi, known for his surreal horror stylings and inventive direction, is expected to take the franchise into darker and more abstract territory.
Although not a direct sequel, ''The Fine Print 둘'' explores institutional decay and distorted memory from a new cultural lens. Raimi, known for his stylized horror and surreal storytelling, has confirmed that the use of the Korean number “둘” in the title is a significant clue to the film’s ultimate setting and thematic framing.


The film is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on June 19, 2036.
The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on June 19, 2036.


== Production ==
== Production ==


=== Development ===
=== Development ===
Following the critical and commercial success of the original film, which grossed over $897 million worldwide, Universal Pictures began early internal discussions about a potential sequel in 2032. Initial plans stalled due to ongoing legal disputes and creative uncertainty regarding the direction of the story. The original film’s director, Ari Aster, declined to return to direct due to scheduling conflicts but ultimately remained on board as a co-writer.
Following the box office and critical success of the original film, which grossed $897 million worldwide, Universal Pictures began planning a successor project in early 2033. After a failed attempt at a direct sequel, the project was quietly reshaped into a reimagining with thematic continuity rather than narrative continuation.


In 2033, acclaimed director [[Sam Raimi]] was officially attached to helm the project. Raimi reportedly pitched a bold reinvention that would honor the mythos of the first film while diving deeper into its corporate horror roots through a stylistic, standalone narrative. Universal quickly greenlit the project under the working title ''The Fine Print 둘'', stylized with the Korean numeral for “two” (둘), symbolizing recursion, foreign jurisdiction, and thematic dissonance. The title also sparked immediate speculation about the film's direction, tone, and global scope.
[[Sam Raimi]] was officially announced as the film’s director in September 2033. He joined the project with the goal of taking the franchise into darker, more surreal territory. The screenplay was co-written by [[Ari Aster]], returning from the first film, along with British screenwriter Freddie Goodwin, creator Alex Brow, and Raimi himself. Aster, though committed to another directorial project, stated his involvement was out of “deep respect” for the original film’s psychological legacy.


The screenplay is credited to Raimi, Aster, [[Freddie Goodwin]], and [[Alex Brow]], who collaborated closely to blend thematic continuity with a distinct shift in tone and structure. Raimi has described the film as "legal horror reimagined as metaphysical recursion," while Brow confirmed the team was focused on expanding the universe without rehashing its original cast or structure. The writers reportedly drew influence from archival government contracts, recursive storytelling models, and a variety of legal theory case studies.
The film’s title — using the Korean numeral for “2” — was chosen deliberately. In a February 2034 interview, Raimi confirmed that this was “no aesthetic gimmick,” and that the choice strongly hints at the film’s geographical and thematic setting.
 
Raimi stated in interviews that he was drawn to the unfinished energy of the original and saw an opportunity to explore what he called the “back end of consent” — how forgotten agreements and systemic inertia continue to control people long after they’ve stopped paying attention.


=== Casting ===
=== Casting ===
In September 2033, it was confirmed that [[Aldis Hodge]] had been cast in the lead role. His character has not yet been disclosed. Universal described the part only as “a figure caught between compliance and collapse,” fueling speculation that the story may follow a new protagonist attempting to decipher or suppress the legacy of the original film’s events. Additional cast announcements are expected in late 2033.
In March 2034, [[Aldis Hodge]] was announced as the lead, portraying **Solomon Keene**, a multilingual corporate fixer with a murky past and fragile psyche. He is joined by [[Natalie Dormer]], [[Brian Tyree Henry]], [[Pom Klementieff]], and [[Barry Keoghan]] in undisclosed roles. The ensemble has been described as “morally ambiguous, psychologically scarred, and brutally intertwined.”


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in 2034. Filming locations have not yet been confirmed, though production sources have hinted at international shoots and “architecturally impossible” set designs.
Principal photography is officially set to begin on **September 2, 2034**, with international shooting planned across South Korea and Eastern Europe. Raimi reportedly aims for a “dreamlike cross-continental visual language,” combining corporate minimalism with decaying urban liminality.


== Marketing ==
== Marketing ==
In July 2033, Universal released a teaser poster for the film featuring the title *The Fine Print 둘* displayed in stark serif typography, with the Korean numeral "둘" rendered in red beneath it. The background depicts a long, dark corporate hallway littered with scattered documents and lit by a single EXIT sign — evoking themes of surveillance, forgotten systems, and bureaucratic dread. The teaser poster immediately trended on social media and was praised for its minimalist unease and international branding. Universal has stated that a full reveal campaign — including a teaser trailer and interactive marketing — will begin in late 2034.
In July 2033, the film’s teaser poster was revealed online, featuring a crimson Korean “둘” suspended in a darkened hallway with disarrayed documents and a distant silhouette. The poster went viral on social media platforms and film forums, sparking theories about the setting and symbolic use of language.
 
Universal has remained tight-lipped since the teaser drop, but early hints suggest a more aggressive marketing campaign will roll out in mid-2035, including viral websites, legal-themed puzzles, and ARG-style teaser events.


== Release ==
== Release ==
''The Fine Print 둘'' is scheduled to be released by [[Universal Pictures]] on June 19, 2036. It will be distributed worldwide with a planned festival premiere preceding the general release.
''The Fine Print 둘'' is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 19, 2036, by [[Universal Pictures]].


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 00:37, 14 June 2025

The Fine Print 둘
Official teaser poster
Directed bySam Raimi
Written byAri Aster
Freddie Goodwin
Alex Brow
Sam Raimi
Produced byIan Cooper
Beatriz Sequeira
Marcel Tran
Starring
Music byMichael Abels
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release date
  • 19 June 2036 (2036-06-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Fine Print 둘 (translated as "The Fine Print 2") is an upcoming American psychological thriller film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Ari Aster, Freddie Goodwin, Alex Brow, and Raimi. It is produced by Universal Pictures in association with Nightshade Studios and Monkeypaw Productions. Serving as a spiritual successor to 2027’s The Fine Print, the film introduces a new cast of characters navigating the psychological ruins left by the original’s events.

Although not a direct sequel, The Fine Print 둘 explores institutional decay and distorted memory from a new cultural lens. Raimi, known for his stylized horror and surreal storytelling, has confirmed that the use of the Korean number “둘” in the title is a significant clue to the film’s ultimate setting and thematic framing.

The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on June 19, 2036.

Production

Development

Following the box office and critical success of the original film, which grossed $897 million worldwide, Universal Pictures began planning a successor project in early 2033. After a failed attempt at a direct sequel, the project was quietly reshaped into a reimagining with thematic continuity rather than narrative continuation.

Sam Raimi was officially announced as the film’s director in September 2033. He joined the project with the goal of taking the franchise into darker, more surreal territory. The screenplay was co-written by Ari Aster, returning from the first film, along with British screenwriter Freddie Goodwin, creator Alex Brow, and Raimi himself. Aster, though committed to another directorial project, stated his involvement was out of “deep respect” for the original film’s psychological legacy.

The film’s title — using the Korean numeral for “2” — was chosen deliberately. In a February 2034 interview, Raimi confirmed that this was “no aesthetic gimmick,” and that the choice strongly hints at the film’s geographical and thematic setting.

Casting

In March 2034, Aldis Hodge was announced as the lead, portraying **Solomon Keene**, a multilingual corporate fixer with a murky past and fragile psyche. He is joined by Natalie Dormer, Brian Tyree Henry, Pom Klementieff, and Barry Keoghan in undisclosed roles. The ensemble has been described as “morally ambiguous, psychologically scarred, and brutally intertwined.”

Filming

Principal photography is officially set to begin on **September 2, 2034**, with international shooting planned across South Korea and Eastern Europe. Raimi reportedly aims for a “dreamlike cross-continental visual language,” combining corporate minimalism with decaying urban liminality.

Marketing

In July 2033, the film’s teaser poster was revealed online, featuring a crimson Korean “둘” suspended in a darkened hallway with disarrayed documents and a distant silhouette. The poster went viral on social media platforms and film forums, sparking theories about the setting and symbolic use of language.

Universal has remained tight-lipped since the teaser drop, but early hints suggest a more aggressive marketing campaign will roll out in mid-2035, including viral websites, legal-themed puzzles, and ARG-style teaser events.

Release

The Fine Print 둘 is scheduled to be released in theaters on June 19, 2036, by Universal Pictures.

References

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