Horror fans who’ve spent the past year dreaming up a crossover between Ready or Not 2 and Abigail may want to temper their expectations — because the directors behind both films have made clear that particular fantasy isn’t on the table.
Both movies share the same filmmaking duo, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett — the pair known collectively as Radio Silence — which is exactly why fans started connecting the dots and wondering whether the two horror properties might eventually collide in some shared universe. The answer, at least for now, appears to be no.
It’s the kind of crossover idea that writes itself on paper: a savage bride who survived one murderous family, and a vampire child who terrorizes a group of hired kidnappers. But according to the directors themselves, that’s not the direction Ready or Not 2 is heading.
Why Fans Started Dreaming About a Ready or Not and Abigail Crossover
The connection isn’t hard to understand. Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett directed both Ready or Not (2019) and Abigail (2024), giving both films a similar darkly comedic, gore-soaked sensibility. When a sequel to Ready or Not was confirmed to be in development, it was almost inevitable that audiences would start asking whether the worlds could be merged.
Both films occupy a similar tonal space — horror with a wicked sense of humor, high body counts, and protagonists thrown into nightmarish situations they never asked for. The idea of those two universes overlapping has obvious appeal to fans of that specific flavor of horror-comedy.
But wanting something and getting it are two very different things, and the directors have addressed the crossover question directly.
What the Directors Actually Said About Ready or Not 2
According to reporting by Collider, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett confirmed that a crossover between Ready or Not 2 and Abigail is not happening. The directors addressed the fan speculation directly, making clear that the sequel will not be merging the two properties.
This matters because it sets a clear expectation for what Ready or Not 2 will — and won’t — be. Rather than expanding into a shared cinematic universe, the sequel appears to be focused on continuing the story established in the original film on its own terms.
For fans who had built up a mental image of Grace squaring off against Abigail in some blood-soaked mashup, that vision isn’t becoming reality — at least not in this project.
What We Know About the Two Films
| Film | Year Released | Directors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready or Not | 2019 | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett | Original film — sequel in development |
| Abigail | 2024 | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett | Standalone release |
| Ready or Not 2 | TBD | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett | In development — no crossover with Abigail |
The shared directorial DNA between the two films is real, and it’s what fueled the crossover speculation in the first place. But sharing a creative team doesn’t automatically mean sharing a fictional universe, and the directors have drawn that line clearly.
The Crossover Trend and Why This One Isn’t Happening
It’s worth putting this in context. The horror genre has leaned into crossovers before — Freddy vs. Jason is the most obvious example — and the success of interconnected cinematic universes across Hollywood has trained audiences to expect that beloved properties will eventually collide.
Radio Silence’s two films share enough tonal and stylistic overlap that the crossover ask makes creative sense from a fan perspective. Both movies revel in the absurdity of extreme violence, both feature protagonists who are wildly outmatched until they aren’t, and both have a sharp comedic edge that separates them from straight horror.
But the directors appear committed to keeping these worlds separate. Whether that’s a creative decision about narrative integrity, a practical issue around rights and studio alignment, or simply a matter of not wanting to dilute either property isn’t fully detailed in the available reporting — but the answer to the crossover question is clear regardless.
What Ready or Not 2 Fans Should Actually Expect
Without a crossover in play, attention shifts back to what Ready or Not 2 will actually be. The original film ended on a note that left considerable room for continuation, and with Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett returning, the sequel has the same creative foundation that made the first film work.
Fans of the original have reason to be optimistic about the sequel on its own merits — the directors proved with both Ready or Not and Abigail that they understand how to build tension, land dark comedy, and deliver satisfying genre filmmaking. A sequel that stays in its own lane rather than chasing crossover hype might ultimately be the smarter play.
The crossover isn’t happening. But Ready or Not 2 still is — and based on the track record of the people making it, that should be enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there going to be a crossover between Ready or Not 2 and Abigail?
No. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have confirmed that a crossover between the two films is not happening.
Who is directing Ready or Not 2?
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the same directing duo behind the original Ready or Not and Abigail, are attached to the sequel.
Why did fans want a Ready or Not and Abigail crossover?
Both films were directed by the same filmmakers and share a similar darkly comedic horror tone, which led fans to speculate about a potential shared universe.
When does Ready or Not 2 come out?
A release date has not been confirmed based on currently available information.
Is Abigail getting a sequel?
This has not been confirmed in the available source material.
Are Ready or Not and Abigail set in the same universe?
No official connection between the two films has been established, and the directors have indicated a crossover is not planned.
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