Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label Dread is bringing “The Jester 2” to theatres nationwide with a special two-night screening event on September 15 and September 16, 2025, in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment.
The masked killer, The Jester, returns in this highly anticipated sequel from writer and director Colin Krawchuk. 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.
The film stars Michael Sheffield (“The Jester”), Kaitlyn Trentham (“Murder Made Me Famous”), Jessica Ambuehl (“Becoming”), and Dingani Beza (“23 Minutes to Sunrise”).
From his first introduction in Colin Krawchuk’s viral short films, to the feature film “The Jester, the eerie killer has enthralled audiences and developed a cult following. In this highly anticipated sequel, audiences can look forward to an even deeper descent into the twisted mind of The Jester.
The two-night Fathom Entertainment theatrical release will include an exclusive look at the making of “The Jester 2,” with a behind-the-scenes featurette. Join director Colin Krawchuk and the entire cast as they reveal how the chilling sequel was brought to life, complete with cast interviews, on-set footage, and a deep dive into the creation of the film’s most terrifying moments. Fans won’t want to miss this special look behind the curtain, which can only be seen on the big screen.
“I’m so grateful to Fathom for having faith in our project by releasing it nationwide. This is a hugely exciting moment for us and for The Jester and will hopefully allow a larger audience to get to know him in theaters,” says director Colin Krawchuk. “We never thought we’d be able to see our favorite villain up on the big screen; it’s truly a dream come true.”
The film is a Dread original production, in association with Traverse Terror, and was produced by Patrick Ewald, Cole Payne, and Jake Heineke. It was fully financed from production to distribution by the independent studio. Yulissa Morales of Epic Pictures negotiated the distribution partnership with Fathom Entertainment.
“Dread is thrilled to be teaming up with Fathom Entertainment to unleash ‘The Jester 2’ in theatres nationwide,” says Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald. “The original film struck a nerve with horror fans, and this sequel cranks everything up—bigger scares, deeper lore, and the triumphant return of our sinister fan-favorite. This is a film made to be screamed in the dark, surrounded by other horror lovers. There’s no better way to experience ‘The Jester 2’ than on the big screen with Fathom.”
Tickets for “The Jester 2” will be available on August 15 at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).
