Movie Review: Bad Guys 2

DreamWorks Animation’s sequel, The Bad Guys 2, co-directed by Pierre Perifel and J.P. Sans, reunites the clever and reformist team of animal ex-criminals as they face the possibility of returning to their old ways. The story kicks off when a new criminal group called The Bad Girls challenges their new-found redemption arc, dragging them into one last, globe-trotting adventure. 

Returning voice cast members, including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Awkwafina, deliver their trademark energy. While fresh additions like Danielle Brooks as the cunning Kitty Kat provide a sharp counterpoint. Kitty Kat’s scheme to frame and blackmail the Bad Guys adds gravity to what otherwise might have been a simple animated film. At its core, The Bad Guys 2 underlines powerful themes about personal growth, moral responsibility, and the idea that redemption is an ongoing choice. Brooks herself emphasizes how her role as Kitty Kat resonates with real-life parenting lessons about consequences and decision-making. While the film includes mature elements such as manipulation and blackmail, these are presented within a PG-rated context. The movie’s clever blend of action, humor, and moral messaging makes it more than just a heist.The Bad Guys 2 is a lively animated adventure that balances thrills with thoughtful storytelling, offering both laughs and conversations for families to appreciate.​