'Murder Mystery 2': Trailer, release date, cast, filming details and everything we know so far
The Spitzes return to solve another murder.
When Murder Mystery hit Netflix in 2019, many didn't expect another movie in the suspenseful comedy series. Nearly four years later, here we are waiting for Murder Mystery 2 to arrive. Considering the incredible success of the first movie, it's no surprise that the streamer ordered a sequel starring the same lead. As you might expect, Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston reunited to reprise their roles from the first film. In its recently revealed 2023 release calendar, Netflix revealed the plot of Murder Mystery 2 (which has been kept under wraps). Here it is:
“Now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground, Nick and Audrey Spitz find themselves at the center of an international abduction when their friend the Maharaja is kidnapped at his own lavish wedding.”
Backed up by promotional images released earlier by the streamer, it looks like Nick and Audrey have now their full-time job as detectives, and they're heading to Paris to solve new cases. As expected, it's sure to be another wild, hilarious adventure. Murder Mystery 2 is written by James Vanderbilt, and Jeremy Garelick is directing, with Sandler serving as a producer.
This is Sandler's 10th Netflix original, which does not include the upcoming film You Wasn't Invited My bar mitzvah. Upon its release, Murder Mystery received mixed reviews, with a lukewarm response from critics. However, if numbers are any indication of a film's success, it garnered 31 million views in its first weekend, the most for a Netflix film at the time. It also became one of the top ten movies on Netflix, likely due to the star power of Sandler and Aniston as the lead stars. With the movie set for release in March 2023, you can catch the first one now and give yourself a taste of what to expect from the team. Also, if you're a fan of mystery comedies, this is one of those movies where you can run and laugh. While you wait for the sequel, learn everything we know so far about Murder Mystery 2, including some plot details, release window, cast and characters, and more.
Editor's note: This article was last updated on January 31 with a trailer.
When Is Murder Mystery 2 Coming Out?
According to an update, Murder Mystery 2 will premiere on Netflix on March 31, 2023.
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Is There a Murder Mystery 2 Trailer?
If you've been waiting for the Murder Mystery 2 trailer, your patience has been rewarded. Netflix just released the official trailer for this mystery comedy, and it's going to blow your mind. And it's not just because Ariana Grande, Jesse J, and Nicki Minaj's "Bang Bang" plays in the background of the teaser video. The clip opens with a van crashing into a cafe, with Nick and Audrey, oblivious, poking their heads out of a broken window. The clip then shows the Spitzes heading to Maharaja for their destination wedding, and the scene changes to a colorful scene of a picturesque island and lavish Indian wedding, unfortunately (for them) interrupted by a dead body. It's only gotten crazier, wilder, and funnier since then. As is the trend for this couple, their vacation turned into a disaster once again. The only difference this time around is that Nick and Audrey will be working alongside some familiar faces and not-so-friendly new ones. But otherwise, you can expect the same comedic action, high-speed chases, and plenty of comedy-of-errors as the first movie. upcoming sequel.
Who's In the Murder Mystery 2 Cast?
In addition to Sandler and Aniston starring, Murder Mystery 2 will also have an ensemble cast, like the first. This suspenseful comedy sequel will star Tinker Tailor soldier spy Mark Strong, Inglourious Basterds Melanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith after Young, Money Heist's Enrique Als, Scandal star Tony Godwin, Bad Moms Anne Mumolo, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel starring Zurin Villanueva and Plan B starring Kuhoo Verma play various roles. Sandler stars as Nick Spitz, an NYPD cop turned detective, and Aniston stars as his wife, Audrey Spitz, a hairdresser and murder mystery buff. Adeel Akhtar will also reprise his role as the Maharaja, while Black Panther star John Kani returns as Colonel Ulenga.
Who's Making Murder Mystery 2?
In 2019, Kyle Newacheck directed the film and James Vanderbilt wrote the screenplay. For the sequel, while most of the team remained the same, Jeremy Garelick joined as director, replacing Newacheck from the previous film, while Vanderbilt Returning to serve as screenwriter for the sequel. Garelick is a writer, director and producer, having directed the films Wedding Rings and Rave, and the television series The Best. Worst. weekend. once. , He also wrote and produced it. Vanderbilt is a renowned screenwriter and producer best known for his early hit projects such as Zodiac, The Amazing Spider-Man, Independence Day: Revenge and Scream 2022. He also wrote for the upcoming Scream sequel, Scream VI.
Sandler was one of the producers of two films under his Happy Madison banner, along with Vanderbilt, Alan Covert, Trip Vinson and James D. Stern. For the sequel, Aniston also serves as one of the producers for her production company, Echo Films.
When and Where Was Murder Mystery 2 Filmed?
Murder Mystery 2 begins filming in the first quarter of 2022, with principal photography beginning in January 2022. Filming takes place in Paris and Hawaii, the cast and crew revealed on their Instagram accounts, and wraps up in three months, ending in April 2022.
Do You Need to Watch Murder Mystery Before Murder Mystery 2?
The answer to this question is yes and no. Technically, you don't need to watch the first to watch the second. However, if you've never seen Murder Mystery and want to know what it's all about, you might want to give it a shot. Watching the first part also helps you get acquainted with the main characters, Nick and Audrey. but that is about it. While some other characters may return, they'll be in a new episode, so their arcs will be different. So, even if you don't watch the first part and watch Killing Mystery 2 directly, you can catch up with the background, because we expect the protagonist to have some backstory. Murder Mystery is currently streaming on Netflix.
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What Is the Story of Murder Mystery 2?
From the first movie, we learn about the couple and how they function (more like dysfunction) with each other. Nick Spitz is an NYPD officer who has long been working his way up to detective. His wife, Audrey, is a hairstylist and a big fan of murder mysteries. They've been married for 15 years, but they've never achieved the cosmopolitan, lavish honeymoon they planned, or at least not the one Nick promised his wife. Finally, on their 15th anniversary, they managed to make their travel dream come true. But luckily, their postponed honeymoon turns into a chaotic journey filled with murder and mayhem, and their vacation turns into a crime-solving expedition.
The sequel is set sometime after the first film, with Nick and Audrey now working as private investigators and owning an agency. After the thrilling experience of their previous trip, Spitz decided to solve crimes full-time. But without enough cases and customers, it's hard to keep the business going. Meanwhile, their friend Maharaja is about to get married and, for better or worse, is kidnapped at his own wedding. The detective duo sees this as a great opportunity to make their agency famous and make money off of it if they can solve a case.
