gutiérrez directed the sequel "rings" (2017), the third installment and direct sequel to the ring (2002), of the u.s. "ring" franchise. it was produced by walter f. parkes and laurie macdonald for paramount pictures. the film was released in the united states on february 3, 2017, opened #2 in the domestic box office, and grossed $83 million worldwide against its $25 million budget.