The film stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana as a group of friends who must defeat Sarkata, a headless malevolent entity abducting the women of Chanderi.

Stree 2 was theatrically released worldwide on 15 August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day, and received positive reviews from critics.

Vicky, Bittu, and Rudra examine the torn pages of the Chanderi Puran and learn that Sarkata is the vengeful spirit of Chandrabhan, a former village head who was an alcoholic womaniser.

He despised progressive women and murdered Stree when she was a courtesan, beheaded her husband, and burned them alive in front of their daughter.

Bhaskar then mentions a new threat in Delhi involving a man who sucks blood from people's necks, hinting at a vampire.

[d] In a mid-credit scene, a pot containing Sarkata's remains arrives at the mental asylum and possesses his descendant, implying his return.

[8] According to producer Vijan, the sequel would delve into Shraddha Kapoor’s character's backstory and answer several unanswered questions from the first film.

Tamannaah Bhatia makes a special appearance in a song, while Varun Dhawan features in a cameo, reprising his role from Bhediya.

[23] In December 2023, scenes were shot in Indore, and a dance number featuring Tamannaah Bhatia was filmed in Bihar, choreographed by Vijay Ganguly.

[27] Varun Dhawan joined the set in February 2024 to film a guest appearance at a Mumbai studio, reprising his role from Bhediya (2022).

[1] One improvised scene involved Rajkummar Rao singing "Calm Down" by Rema and Selena Gomez, which led to the producers paying ₹25 lakh in residuals.

The soundtrack, distributed by Saregama, consisted of four original tracks, namely "Aaj Ki Raat",[30] "Khoobsurat",[31] "Aayi Nai"[32] and "Tumhare Hi Rahenge Hum"[33]—all of which were released as singles.

[40] Stree 2 grossed ₹9.40 crore from paid previews in select theatres the day before its official release, the highest ever for a Hindi film, breaking the previous record set by Chennai Express (2013).

[46] In its fifth week, the film earned an additional ₹16 crore, setting a record for the highest fifth-week collection in Indian cinema history.

[b] Stree 2 received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its blend of horror and comedy, performances, and sharp dialogue, though some found the sequel lacking in novelty.

[55] A critic for Bollywood Hungama rated the film 4.5 out of 5, calling it "the birth of a successful franchise" and highlighting its seamless mix of humour and horror.

[56] Similarly, Simran Khan of Times Now awarded it 4 out of 5, describing it as a "well-packaged entertainer" with a standout performance from Rajkummar Rao, while also commending Shraddha Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi.

He praised the film's clever script and its introduction of a male villain, Sarkata, though he found the second half to suffer from pacing issues.

[59] Like Srivastava, Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times believed the sequel surpassed the original, writing that “Rajkummar Rao leads a sequel that's better than the original; Abhishek Banerjee is the highlight.” Suri appreciated the film's blend of humour with social commentary, particularly its take on patriarchal constraints, and praised the sharp dialogue and Banerjee's performance.

[60] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated it 3 out of 5, noting that while the film capitalises on the goodwill of the original and the camaraderie among the actors, its "spirited return" has its highs and lows.

[61] Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu offered a more mixed review, remarking that while Rao, Kapoor, and the ensemble deliver laughs, the film “feels like a factory-made sequel.” He found that it retained the charm of the original but sacrificed its nuanced social commentary in favour of franchise expansion.

[62] Similarly, Pratiksha Mishra of The Quint criticised the film's visual effects, stating that they made the antagonist, Sarkata, appear "less menacing and more cartoonish," which undercut the intended horror.

He felt that while the sequel builds on the success of its predecessor, its reliance on predictable humour and outdated tropes made it feel repetitive despite moments of creativity.