The nightmare that began with a slow-walking entity is one step closer to returning to the big screen. They Follow, the long-anticipated sequel to the 2014 horror hit It Follows, has officially wrapped principal photography, according to production company Curious Gremlin. The announcement brings the project significantly closer to theaters, though plot details remain tightly under wraps.
Maika Monroe is set to reprise her breakout role as Jay, the young woman who spent the original film desperately trying to outrun a shape-shifting curse. David Robert Mitchell, who wrote and directed the first movie, is back behind the camera for the sequel. The confirmation of completed filming marks a major milestone for a project that has been in development for over a decade.
A Horror Classic That Redefined the Genre
When It Follows hit theaters in 2014, it turned a simple concept—a relentless, invisible stalker that can take any human form—into one of the most unsettling images in modern horror. Mitchell's direction, combined with Monroe's grounded performance, made Jay an instant final girl icon. The film's eerie synth score by Disasterpeace added to the dread, making every distant figure feel like a potential threat.
The original movie ended on an ambiguous note, leaving audiences to wonder whether Jay and her friend Paul had truly escaped the entity or merely delayed its next attack. That open-ended conclusion fueled years of speculation and demand for a follow-up, which Mitchell has now delivered in the form of They Follow.
Returning Talent and a New Ensemble
In addition to Monroe, Disasterpeace is returning to compose the sequel's score, ensuring that the film's signature sound remains intact. The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Jackie Earle Haley, Justine Lupe, Michael Gandolfini, Anna Mirodin, Jayne Taini, Tom Pecinka, Melora Walters, Ben Krieger, Natalie Shinnick, and Jan Hoag. Their roles are being kept secret, leaving fans to guess who might be hunted, who might understand the entity, or whether any of them could be disguises for the creature itself.
The pluralized title They Follow has already sparked theories about how Mitchell plans to expand the mythology. While the original focused on a single entity pursuing one victim at a time, the new title suggests Jay may face multiple creatures or encounter others trapped in the same cycle. Mitchell has remained tight-lipped about the premise, letting the title and the growing ensemble fuel speculation.
What's Next for the Sequel
With filming now complete, They Follow moves into post-production. No release date has been announced yet, but the wrap of principal photography is a clear sign that the project is moving forward. Fans who have waited more than a decade for Jay's story to continue can take comfort in knowing that the sequel is no longer just a rumor—it's a reality.
For those looking to revisit the original or explore similar horror gems, James Cameron's Aliens offers another masterclass in sequel storytelling, while the procedural Major Crimes provides a different kind of binge-worthy escape. And if you're in the mood for more supernatural scares, Anya Taylor-Joy's Sacrifice hits Netflix in October.
As the horror community eagerly awaits more details, one thing is certain: the entity is still walking, and it's closer than ever.
