Like any animated sequel, “The Bad Guys 2” is trying to bring fans of their wacky 2022 crime comedy back to theaters with the promise of new characters. Universal and DreamWorks gave theater ...

Speaking with Variety about the sequel, director Pierre Perifel said the first film really left an opportunity for more to be explored: "We leave the bad guys as they're trying to be good.

Now the hope is that it has set the foundation for a breakout sequel, winning over families who saw the first film in theaters as well as those who saw it at home. "The Bad Guys 2" comes out August 1.

Like any animated sequel, “The Bad Guys 2” is trying to bring fans of their wacky 2022 crime comedy back to theaters with the promise of new characters. Universal and DreamWorks gave theater owners a ...