Question 1

Is Smile 2 woke?

Accepted Answer

Smile 2 has a woke score of 31/100, which means it is not especially woke compared with higher-scoring titles. Smile 2 is a psychological horror sequel following pop star Skye Riley as she prepares for a world tour and becomes haunted by the Smile curse amid escalating trauma, addiction struggles, and the pressures of fame. The story centers on her mental unraveling and confrontation with guilt from her past. Queer representation appears visibly through a supporting gay assistant character.

Question 2

Is there DEI in Smile 2?

Accepted Answer

The biggest factors in our score are Representation / casting choices, Identity-driven story themes, Institutional / cultural critique. About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.

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