‘The Strangers – Chapter 3’ Gets February Release Date

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The final film in Renny Harlin’s The Strangers trilogy, The Strangers – Chapter 3, is scheduled to be released on February 6, 2026. Actress Madelaine Petsch recently shared a sneak peek on social media. Interestingly, all three movies were filmed as one continuous project, originally intended for home viewing, with Harlin considering it a single, lengthy film divided into three parts. The Strangers – Chapter 1 premiered in May 2024, followed by The Strangers – Chapter 2 in September of the same year.

The latest episode included a short scene after the credits that gave fans their first glimpse of how the story will end. While some of the footage in this new preview has been seen before, this is the first time it’s been officially released online, and it also reveals when we can expect the full experience to be available.

What Have Audiences Thought of ‘The Strangers’?


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The first film in the series was released in 2008, created by Bryan Bertino, and slowly gained popularity. Made with a $9 million budget, it ultimately earned over $80 million around the world. However, it came out during the height of the Saw franchise, and its bleak story of random home invaders didn’t initially receive a lot of attention. After it became available on DVD and streaming, though, it developed a dedicated fanbase and is now considered a landmark film in the home-invasion horror genre.

The 2018 film The Strangers: Prey at Night followed a similar premise to the original, with masked attackers terrorizing a family – this time, in an RV park. Made on a small $5 million budget, it earned $32 million worldwide. Both films received negative reviews, with the first scoring 50% and Prey at Night receiving a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Director Renny Harlin is known for action thrillers like Cliffhanger, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Deep Blue Sea. So, there was a lot of excitement when he took on a reboot of a popular series, especially since it was actress Madelaine Petsch’s biggest movie role yet. However, despite having a promising idea, the first two films in the reboot haven’t resonated with either viewers or critics.

The first Strangers movie earned $42 million globally, but the second film only brought in $22 million. Critics weren’t very impressed either – the first movie received positive reviews only 21% of the time, and the second just 15%. While fans seem to enjoy the premise, this reboot hasn’t been a huge success so far. However, the upcoming third film might change things and save the series.

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2025-11-27 00:39