Basic Info
- Title: The Bad Guys 2
- Type: Animated heist action comedy film
- Genre: Kids / Family • Comedy • Adventure • Animation
- Director: Pierre Perifel (co-directed by JP Sans)
- Writers: Yoni Brenner, Etan Cohen
- Producer: Damon Ross
- Music: Daniel Pemberton
- Runtime: About 104 minutes
Cast & Characters
- Returning “Bad Guys”:
Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf
Marc Maron as Mr. Snake
Craig Robinson as Mr. Shark
Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha
Awkwafina as Ms. Tarantula / “Webs” - New Characters (“Bad Girls”):
Danielle Brooks as Kitty Kat – a snow-leopard leader of a rival crew
Maria Bakalova as Pigtail Petrova – a wild-boar engineer
Natasha Lyonne as Doom – a raven master of deception - Supporting:
Zazie Beetz as Governor Diane Foxington
Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade
Additional voices: Alex Borstein, Lilly Singh, and others
Plot Summary
Set after the first film, the once-notorious animal criminals are trying to live honest lives. Struggling to fit into society, they are pulled into one last heist when a new adversarial group called the Bad Girls threatens the peace. The story explores redemption, teamwork, and the challenges of leaving a criminal past behind.
Release & Distribution
- US Theatrical Release: August 1, 2025
- UK Release: July 25, 2025
- Australia Release: September 18, 2025
- Digital / Home Media: Expected mid-August 2025
- Streaming: First on Peacock, later on other major platforms.
Budget & Box Office
- Production Budget: Around $80 million
- Worldwide Box Office (so far): About $200 million
Rating & Reception
- Rating: PG (mild action, comic violence, and rude humor)
- Reception: Praised for vibrant animation, clever humor, and heartwarming themes.
