The Bad Guys 2

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The Bad Guys 2

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In Theaters Fri Aug 1

1h 44m

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Comedy

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Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, they've got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

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Pierre Perifel

Director

JP Sans

Director

Sam Rockwell

Mr. Wolf

Marc Maron

Mr. Snake

Craig Robinson

Mr. Shark

Anthony Ramos

Mr. Piranha

Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

With his perfectly calibrated grumpiness, Maron once again is the MVP of this franchise. But credit is also due for Rockwell’s sly delivery and Lyonne’s wry line readings. Brooks is suitably hissable as the feline antagonist.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 30, 2025

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Matt Donato

AV Club

What The Bad Guys 2 has to say about turning over a new leaf isn’t profound, but it’s effective nonetheless, especially when accentuated by so many goofy laughs and sticky-fingered thrills.

Rated: B

Jul 30, 2025

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Mark Kennedy

Associated Press

It’s hard to watch a franchise drift so expensively and pointlessly in Earth’s orbit.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 30, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

In trying to outdo its predecessor movie, The Bad Guys 2 almost falls into a sequel trap of overstuffing the plot. Despite some distractions, this animated film still presents an engaging adventure story in a crime caper comedy about anti-hero animals.

Jul 30, 2025

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Grace Randolph

Beyond the Trailer

Surprisingly strong story and animation! Sam Rockwell and the rest of the original cast do a great job, but Danielle Brooks is a force of nature as new character Kitty Kat. The movie also plays very well to adults, as well as kids. Very enjoyable.

Jul 30, 2025

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

It is telling that the most enjoyable part of "The Bad Guys" sequel is a prologue featuring one of their biggest heists five years earlier..While fun, "The Bad Guys 2" has just a little too much going on

Rated: B-

Jul 30, 2025

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Synopsis

Everyone's favorite felons are back, and this time, they've got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation's acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

Director: Pierre Perifel, JP Sans
Producer: Damon Ross
Screenwriter: Aaron Blabey
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Language|Action/Mild Violence|Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 1, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 1h 44m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)