Showdown: Double Tap
| Showdown: Double Tap | |
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| Directed by | Jason Dale |
| Written by | Jason Dale Alex Brow |
| Based on | Original story |
| Produced by | Alex Brow Mob Productions |
| Starring | Denzel Washington Sydney Sweeney John Cena Bill Skarsgård Jack Black Lakeith Stanfield Aubrey Plaza Keke Palmer Giancarlo Esposito |
| Cinematography | Hoyte van Hoytema |
| Edited by | Nicholas Monsour |
| Music by | Michael Abels |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $120 million |
| Box office | $587.9 million |
Showdown: Double Tap is a 2029 American horror comedy film produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Jason Dale and written by Dale and Alex Brow, the film is a sequel to Showdown (2027) and the second installment in the Showdown film series. It stars Denzel Washington as Detective Marcus Hale alongside Sydney Sweeney, John Cena, Bill Skarsgård, Jack Black, Lakeith Stanfield, Aubrey Plaza, Keke Palmer, and Giancarlo Esposito. In the film, Hale and survivor Lena Carter are drawn into a larger conspiracy after discovering that the Slasher Ghost killings are part of a coordinated system, forcing them to confront a technologically driven threat that extends far beyond a single masked killer.
Development on Showdown: Double Tap began shortly after the release of the first film, with Mob Productions fast-tracking a sequel following its commercial success and growing audience following. Dale and Brow returned to develop the screenplay, expanding the scope of the original concept while introducing new thematic elements centered around control, identity, and technological manipulation. The project underwent a creative restructuring during development, shifting toward a larger-scale production with increased emphasis on action and science fiction elements while maintaining its horror-comedy tone. Pre-production began in mid-2028, with returning cast members confirmed alongside new additions, and principal photography took place between September 2028 and January 2029 across locations in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Showdown: Double Tap premiered in Los Angeles in late October 2029 and was theatrically released in the United States on November 3, 2029. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, expanded scale, and action sequences, while some criticized its narrative complexity and tonal extremity. It grossed $587.9 million worldwide, surpassing its predecessor and becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of 2029. The film further established the series as a major genre franchise, with discussions regarding a third installment already underway.