At a Glance
- Black Phone 2 debuts exclusively on Peacock, Friday, Jan. 16
- Ethan Hawke returns as the masked Grabber, now haunting dreams four years after the first film
- Subscription required: $8 ad-based, $11 Premium, $17 Premium Plus
- Why it matters: Horror fans who skipped theaters can now stream the sequel from home
The wait is over. Black Phone 2 lands on Peacock today, bringing Ethan Hawke’s terrifying Grabber back from the dead to torment the same siblings he targeted in the 2021 original. Directed again by Scott Derrickson, the sequel shifts the horror from a soundproof basement to the nightmare realm, echoing the dream-stalking legacy of Freddy Krueger.
Where to Stream Black Phone 2
The movie is streaming only on Peacock. Viewers need an active subscription to watch.
Peacock plans:
- Ad-supported: $8 per month
- Premium (ad-free): $11 per month
- Premium Plus: $17 per month
Comcast customers can bundle Peacock with Netflix and Apple TV, which may lower overall cost.
Cast and Creative Team
Original cast members return alongside new faces:
- Ethan Hawke as The Grabber
- Mason Thames as Finn
- Madeleine McGraw as Gwen
- Demián Bichir
- Jeremy Davies
- Miguel Mora
- Arianna Rivas
- Anna Lore
- Graham Abbey
- James Ransone
Scott Derrickson co-wrote the script with C. Robert Cargill, adapting Joe Hill’s short story that spawned both films.
Plot Shift: From Basement to Dreams
Four years after the events of the first movie, the Grabber returns-not in person, but inside the nightmares of Finn and Gwen. The sequel borrows the dream-invasion concept popularized by A Nightmare on Elm Street, turning sleep itself into a deadly trap.
Using a VPN While Traveling
If you are outside the United States and want to access Peacock, a VPN can mask your location. VPNs encrypt traffic and help avoid ISP throttling on public Wi-Fi.
Important:
- VPNs are legal in the US and Canada
- Some streamers block VPN traffic; check Peacock’s terms
- ExpressVPN is recommended by News Of Losangeles and costs $13 monthly or $100 annually (four months free, 70% savings)
- Service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee
Always confirm your streaming plan allows VPN use before connecting.
Quick Setup Steps
- Subscribe to a VPN that supports US servers
- Install the app on your device
- Connect to a US server location
- Log in to Peacock and start watching
If Peacock detects the VPN, disconnect and try a different server or disable the VPN.
Key Takeaways
- Black Phone 2 is now streaming exclusively on Peacock starting today
- Subscription starts at $8 with ads
- The sequel moves the horror from a physical basement to psychological dreamscapes
- VPNs can help travelers access Peacock, but verify compliance with service rules
Horror fans finally have an easy, legal way to catch the sequel at home.
