When cinemas went quiet during the pandemic, animation became the unexpected hero of entertainment. While major blockbusters struggled, animated tales like Minions: The Rise of Gru and Sing 2 dominated screens. Yet, it was The Bad Guys that stunned everyone, its clever humor, slick animation, and bold storytelling turned an $80 million gamble into a $236 million triumph. Audiences loved its charm, wit, and mischief. Now, the beloved crew is gearing up for their next big score, The Bad Guys 2 finally lands on Netflix.

With an impressive 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, The Bad Guys 2 is sparking major buzz as its Netflix premiere draws near.

The Bad Guys 2 is set to arrive on Netflix in the United States in early 2026, giving fans plenty of time to anticipate the next wild adventure. Netflix has long supported the franchise, streaming the original film and specials like The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday and The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist. Following Universal’s shared-window deal, the film will first stream exclusively on Peacock for four months, likely starting November 25th, then move to Netflix for ten months, before returning to Peacock.

The Bad Guys 2 is available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, and on DVD or Blu-ray from Barnes & Noble, GRUV, and Amazon. In the film, the Bad Guys are kidnapped by clever villains and blackmailed into stealing a powerful rocket, uncovering shocking secrets about Diane. With teamwork, courage, and quick thinking, they foil a gold-stealing scheme, defeat dangerous foes, save the world, and experience unexpected romance, all while a stellar voice cast brings every scene to life.

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The Bad Guys 2 brings together a dynamic voice cast, including Sam Rockwell and Jorge R. Gutierrez, adding charm and energy.

The Bad Guys 2 features a star-studded voice cast that brings each character vividly to life. Sam Rockwell stars as Mr. Wolf, the pickpocket leader of the gang, with Marc Maron as his loyal friend Mr. Snake. Awkwafina voices the tech-savvy Ms. Tarantula, Craig Robinson is Mr. Shark, and Anthony Ramos plays Mr. Piranha. Zazie Beetz stars as Diane Foxington, Danielle Brooks as Kitty Kat, Natasha Lyonne as Doom, Maria Bakalova as Pigtail Petrova, joined by Alex Borstein, Richard Ayoade, Lilly Singh, and Omid Djalili in key roles.

The Bad Guys 2 features an exciting ensemble bringing every character to life. Colin Jost voices Jeremiah Moon, the CEO of the MOON-X rocket, while Jaime Camil plays Handsome Jorge Garcia, a champion luchador wrestler. Hugo Savinovich is the lively lucha announcer, Michael Godere voices Craig, the bank manager, and Kelly Stables is Diane’s diligent secretary, Maureen, with Katherine Ryan providing her voice in the British dub. Jorge R. Gutierrez appears as a lucha spectator. The film is set to join Netflix’s vault in 2026, adding another thrilling adventure to its curated anime collection.

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