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Film · 2025

The Bad Guys 2

Directed by Pierre Perifel · starring Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron and Craig Robinson

  • 1 h 43 min
  • PG
  • Adventure · Comedy · Animation
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 31 July 2025
  • 7.2 AverageMovieNCo
  • 7.7 Users3 votes
  • 6.8 Critics5 reviews

Synopsis

After the events of the first movie (The Bad Guys, 2022), the charismatic team of animal thieves—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mrs. Tarantula, Mr. Shark, and Mr. Piranha—has decided to abandon crime and live as model citizens: the "Good Guys." However, after years of trying to leave their past behind, the reformed robbers face an unexpected challenge. A squad of female criminals, self-styled as "The Bad Girls," kidnaps them and demands they carry out one last major heist of global reach.

Forced back into action, the Bad Guys must put their old criminal talents to work while dealing with their new status as reformed public figures. The mission requires trust, teamwork, and the ability to reconcile their past with their new identity. Will they be able to pull off the heist without losing what they have gained as reformed individuals?

The movie expands the visual universe of the saga: spectacular sequences, frenetic humor, and action scenes inspired by films like James Bond or Mission: Impossible, including a jump from a rocket that promises to be a memorable moment. Original voice cast:

Sam Rockwell (Mr. Wolf), Marc Maron (Mr. Snake), Craig Robinson (Mr. Shark), Anthony Ramos (Mr. Piranha), Awkwafina (Mrs. Tarantula), with newcomers such as Danielle Brooks, Natasha Lyonne, Maria Bakalova, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh, and Richard Ayoade as Professor Jam.

It is a sequel to the original film 'The Bad Guys,' both directed by Pierre Perifel, the director of the 'Kung Fu Panda' film series. It maintains the cheeky spirit of its predecessor but with a more emotional and ambitious approach. Instead of celebrating crime, it now celebrates transformation, tackling themes such as redemption, trust, and identity. With humor, cinematic action, and seductive visual design, this second part is designed to make both children and adults laugh while reflecting on second chances and the value of teamwork.

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The essentials

Runtime
103 min1 hour and 43 minutes
Budget
$80mDreamWorks Animation
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is The Bad Guys 2?
1 hour and 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Bad Guys 2 released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 31 July 2025.
Who directed The Bad Guys 2?
Pierre Perifel.
Who is in The Bad Guys 2?
It stars Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson and Anthony Ramos.
Where can I watch The Bad Guys 2?
In the UK you can watch it on buy on Prime Video.
Is it a sequel?
Yes: it follows The Bad Guys (2022).
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Director
Pierre Perifel
Writers
Etan Cohen

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Reviews

All 5 reviews
7.7 3 votes

What the critics say average 6.8 from 5

  • 8.0 The TelegraphTim Robey Anyone interested in animation needs to pay attention to what these films are doing. The writing formula may be crude, but the whiz-bang aesthetic is sensational.
  • 7.0 The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck It smacks of overkill, but fortunately the film, smartly directed by Pierre Perifel, also features the same wit and charm that proved so appealing to youngsters and adults alike in the first movie. Read
  • 7.0 VarietyOwen Gleiberman If you let yourself get on that wavelength of frisky innocence, The Bad Guys 2 exerts a wholesome and slightly mischievous appeal. Read
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