The Bad Guys 2 (2025)” – Crime Never Looked So Cool (or Funny) Again
The world’s slickest crew of reformed criminals is back in The Bad Guys 2 (2025) — the highly anticipated sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s breakout 2022 hit. Directed once again by Pierre Perifel, this follow-up cranks up the charm, chaos, and comedy as Mr. Wolf and his gang return for an all-new mission that proves being good can still be very, very bad.
Picking up one year after the original, The Bad Guys 2 finds our beloved animal antiheroes adjusting to their new lives as official “good guys” and community heroes. Mr. Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell), Snake (Marc Maron), Tarantula aka “Webs” (Awkwafina), Shark (Craig Robinson), and Piranha (Anthony Ramos) now work as a government-backed crime-fighting team — think the A-Team, but with more scales and tails.
But retirement doesn’t suit everyone. When a mysterious new villain known only as “The Chameleon” begins pulling off impossible heists and framing the Bad Guys for them, the crew must go rogue to clear their names and stop a criminal mastermind who might be even slicker than they are.
Along the way, the team faces wild car chases, a high-tech casino break-in, and a reunion with their old frenemy, Diane Foxington (Zazie Beetz), now the mayor. The film brilliantly blends high-octane action with zippy dialogue, heartfelt moments, and stylish animation reminiscent of comic books and classic heist films.
What mak
es The Bad Guys 2 shine is its message: can people (or animals) truly change? And if they do, will the world ever see them differently? The sequel builds on the themes of redemption and identity with even more depth, especially through Mr. Wolf’s inner struggle between his past instincts and present ideals.
Backed by a funky, energetic score and a vibrant visual palette, The Bad Guys 2 is fast, fun, and full of heart. It's a hilarious thrill ride for kids and a smart genre spoof for adults.
In the end, they may be “bad guys” — but they’re doing it for all the right reasons.
Because once you steal the world’s heart, there’s no turning back.
