🚨 The Bad Guys 2 (2025): Release Date, Cast, Plot & Everything We Know So Far
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🚨 THE BAD GUYS 2 — They're Back… and They’re Not AloneIn Theaters August 1, 2025 #TheBadGuys2
The coolest crew of animal outlaws is back in action—and this time, they’ve got competition. Mark your calendars:
DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys 2 speeds into theaters on August 1, 2025, and it's bigger, bolder, and badder than ever.
Following the surprise success of 2022’s stylish, witty The Bad Guys, the sequel ups the ante with globe-trotting heists, new adversaries, and the return of your favorite reforming criminals—plus a fierce new team of antiheroes who go by a name that says it all: The Bad Girls.
🐺 From Good-ish to Greatly Complicated
After reluctantly going straight in the first film, the Bad Guys—led by the ever-suave Mr. Wolf—are trying (and failing spectacularly) to live the “good guy” life. But when they’re roped into one last job—an international heist they didn’t plan, led by a rival crew of female criminal masterminds—they're forced to confront the fact that being good… might not be in their DNA after all.
💥 Meet the Crew (Old and New)
🦹♂️ The Bad Guys (Returning Voice Cast)
Mr. Wolf – Sam Rockwell: Smooth-talking leader and professional schemer
Mr. Snake – Marc Maron: Cynical safecracker and Wolf’s best friend
Mr. Shark – Craig Robinson: Lovable master of disguise
Mr. Piranha – Anthony Ramos: The short-tempered muscle of the group
Ms. Tarantula / “Webs” – Awkwafina: Hacker genius with eight legs and no chill
🐾 Enter: The Bad Girls
A slick, all-female squad with their own plans—and zero patience for the old guard.
Kitty Kat – Danielle Brooks: Razor-sharp snow leopard and leader of the Bad Girls
Doom – Natasha Lyonne: A wry raven with a mysterious past and a spark with Mr. Snake
Pigtail – Maria Bakalova: A wild boar with brains, brawn, and Bulgarian brilliance
🗳️ Other Returning Favorites
Diane Foxington / The Crimson Paw – Zazie Beetz: Former thief turned governor (and Wolf’s maybe-more-than-friend)
Professor Marmalade – Richard Ayoade: The guinea pig with a grudge
Commissioner Misty Luggins – Alex Borstein: Still chasing the Bad Guys, now with a promotion
Tiffany Fluffit – Lilly Singh: Sensationalist reporter who loves a juicy scandal
🌍 A Heist on a Global Scale
The Bad Guys 2 shifts the action to international turf, as the crew is dragged into a globe-spanning mission involving ancient vaults, high-tech gadgets, and an unexpected alliance. As alliances blur and loyalties are tested, the line between good and bad becomes even harder to define.
🎬 Behind the Scenes
Directed by: Pierre Perifel (returning)
Co-Directed by: JP Sans (head of character animation from the first film)
Produced by: Damon Ross
Score by: Daniel Pemberton (Oscar-nominated, also returning)
Animation by: DreamWorks & Sony Pictures Imageworks in a unique co-production model
🎶 Marketing & Music
The first trailer dropped on November 21, 2024, set to “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish, and gave fans a stylish sneak peek of the new crew, new gadgets, and classic charm. With a smart blend of retro aesthetics and slick animation, the sequel looks set to double down on what made the original a surprise hit.
🧠 Why This Sequel Matters
Since the original movie's release in 2022, Aaron Blabey’s The Bad Guys book series has skyrocketed, growing from 8 million to over 30 million copies sold. DreamWorks has responded with a sequel that respects the tone of the original while expanding the universe—adding complexity, diversity, and new dynamics that kids and adults alike will love.
📅 Release Details
🎥 The Bad Guys 2
📍 In Theaters Nationwide – August 1, 2025
🍿 Trailer available now on YouTube and attached to select theatrical releases, including Wicked
🚗💨 Final Thoughts: The Ultimate Heist Just Got a Whole Lot Wilder
Funny, fast-paced, and visually arresting, The Bad Guys 2 is shaping up to be one of this summer’s biggest family hits. Whether you’re a fan of the books, loved the original film, or are just here for the high-octane hijinks and charming antiheroes, this sequel promises to deliver action, laughs, and heart in equal measure.
Don’t miss the heist of the summer. Get in, buckle up—and be bad (again).
🦊💣🐍💻 Sometimes being good... means being bad.