Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Review of DreamWorks' 'The Bad Guys 2': New Heists
In 'The Bad Guys 2', the reformed animal criminals find themselves in new trouble.
The movie starts with a flashback to a heist in Cairo.
Back in the present, they're suspected of new crimes.
The main character, Mr. Wolf, is blackmailed by Kitty Kat, who wants him to help steal a rocket.
The film shifts into high gear with an exciting rocket chase and a space station adventure, revealing Kitty Kat's true motives.
Despite some challenges, the film has a surprising plot twist that sets up a third movie, making it a fun watch.
The Bad Guys 2, directed by Pierre Perifel, sees the criminal gang facing new challenges.
The movie begins with a heist in Cairo five years prior, showcasing the team's skills.
The plot involves the team being framed for a new series of thefts by the media.
Kitty Kat blackmails Mr. Wolf to steal a space rocket from Moon X tech company.
The film includes a '70s Bond-esque sequence and hints at a potential third film.
- Who
- Directed by Pierre Perifel, starring Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, Danielle Brooks, Marc Maron, and others.
- What
- The Bad Guys 2 review discusses the film's plot, action sequences, and characters.
- When
- The movie was released on August 1, 2025.
- Where
- The film includes scenes in Cairo and Los Angeles, with a space station sequence.
- Why
- The film's plot involves the Bad Guys being framed and blackmailed into another heist.
Critical Reception
Positive Reception
Comedy vs. Action
Critical Reception
Film critic notes that the comedy is not particularly funny and the references are all over the place.
Positive Reception
The director switches back into action mode, with intense chase and ’70s Bond-esque sequences which set up an intriguing premise.
- Title
- The Bad Guys 2
- Studio
- Universal/DreamWorks Animation
- Release date
- August 1, 2025
- Director
- Pierre Perifel
- Screenwriters
- Yoni Brenner and Etan Cohen
- Starring
- Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, Danielle Brooks
- Running time
- 1 hr 44 mins