Don't Breathe 2 (2021)

Kernel Score: 78% · 2,767 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Thriller, Horror

Released: 2021-08-12

Runtime: 98 minutes

Is Don't Breathe 2 worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A rougher, sillier sequel that turns the original's creepy villain into an anti-hero protecting a girl. It's fast, brutal and watchable, but it loses most of the original's claustrophobic tension.

Watch it if you

  • liked the first Don't Breathe
  • enjoy violent home-invasion thrillers
  • want a short, no-nonsense film

Skip it if you

  • want the tense suspense of the original
  • dislike graphic violence

Best for: Late-night thriller

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Don't Breathe 2

  • Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

The Blind Man has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin and has taken in and raised a young girl orphaned from a devastating house fire. Their quiet life together is shattered when a group of criminals kidnap the girl, forcing the Blind Man to leave his safe haven to save her.

Don't Breathe 2 parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Don't Breathe 2 is an R-rated home-invasion horror-thriller involving kidnapping, guns, and violent confrontations.

  • Violence & scariness: Intense — Intense home invasion violence includes gunfights, a hammer used as a weapon, and kidnapping of a child, per keywords and R rating.
  • Language: Moderate — Strong profanity is expected given the R rating and violent thriller genre.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Don't Breathe 2

If you liked Don't Breathe 2, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Don't Breathe (2016) — 79%: The original, tense and clever with a blind, deadly villain.
  • Nobody (2021) — 89%: Tough, violent action about a quiet man pushed too far.
  • John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) — 84%: Stylish, brutal revenge action with a lethal lone hero.
  • I Saw the Devil (2010) — 88%: Brutal, revenge-driven thriller with a monstrous antagonist.
  • Oldboy (2003) — 89%: Savage revenge story that keeps you off balance.
  • Sinners (2025) — 97%: Intense, scary, violent genre thriller with a strong sense of place.

Director

Rodo Sayagues

Cast

  • Stephen Lang as The Blind Man
  • Madelyn Grace as Phoenix
  • Brendan Sexton III as Raylan
  • Adam Young as Jim-Bob
  • Rocci Williams as Duke
  • Christian Zagia as Raul
  • Bobby Schofield as Jared
  • Fiona O'Shaughnessy as Mother
  • Stephanie Arcila as Hernandez
  • Diaana Babnicova as Billie

Don't Breathe 2 FAQ

Is Don't Breathe 2 worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A rougher, sillier sequel that turns the original's creepy villain into an anti-hero protecting a girl. It's fast, brutal and watchable, but it loses most of the original's claustrophobic tension.

Where can I watch Don't Breathe 2?

In the US you can stream Don't Breathe 2 on Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Don't Breathe 2 OK for kids?

Don't Breathe 2 is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Don't Breathe 2 is an R-rated home-invasion horror-thriller involving kidnapping, guns, and violent confrontations.

What movies are like Don't Breathe 2?

If you liked Don't Breathe 2, try Don't Breathe, Nobody, John Wick: Chapter 2 and I Saw the Devil.