Get ready for another wild ride with everyone’s favorite animal outlaws! DreamWorks Animation just unleashed the second official trailer for The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to their 2022 hit, and it’s packed with the heist-fueled chaos fans loved the first time around. Set to hit theaters on August 1, 2025, this action-comedy brings back Mr. Wolf and his crew for a bigger, badder adventure—this time with a fierce new squad, The Bad Girls, shaking things up. Here’s everything you need to know about the trailer and why it’s got us hyped.
Back in Action, But Trying to Stay Good
The new trailer, released on May 15, 2025, picks up with the Bad Guys—now reformed and struggling to fit into their new “good guy” lives. Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos), and Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina) are grappling with job rejections and unpaid bills, unable to shake their criminal past. The trailer kicks off with a nostalgic flashback to their glory days, stealing a slick muscle car from a mansion, before cutting to their current struggles—like Mr. Wolf driving a beat-up clunker. It’s a funny, relatable nod to the real-world challenges of going straight.
Things take a turn when the crew gets roped into “one last job” by The Bad Girls, a trio of sharp, stylish villains who idolize their old heists. The trailer teases a high-stakes, globe-trotting mission involving a rocket (yes, a rocket!), car chases, and plenty of laughs. It’s Ocean’s Eleven for kids, but with a twist: can the Bad Guys stay good under pressure? The visuals pop with the same graphic, comic-book style that made the first film stand out, and the trailer’s set to Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” for extra flair.
Meet The Bad Girls
The big draw this time? The Bad Girls, voiced by a killer trio: Danielle Brooks as Kitty Kat, a cunning snow leopard; Maria Bakalova as Pigtail, a brilliant wild boar engineer; and Natasha Lyonne as Doom, a sarcastic raven with a knack for deception. The trailer shows them outsmarting the Bad Guys, kidnapping them to force their help in a massive heist. There’s even a hint of romance, with Mr. Snake sparking something with one of the new villains. These ladies aren’t just sidekicks—they’re a game-changer, bringing fresh energy to the franchise.
The returning cast is stacked, with Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, and Awkwafina back as the core crew, alongside Zazie Beetz as Governor Diane Foxington, Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade, Alex Borstein as Commissioner Misty Luggins, and Lilly Singh as reporter Tiffany Fluffit. Director Pierre Perifel, joined by co-director JP Sans, keeps the vibe sharp, with Daniel Pemberton’s score amping up the action.
Why the Trailer Has Us Pumped
The first Bad Guys was a surprise hit, grossing over $250 million worldwide on an $80 million budget, with a bold, Tarantino-inspired style that felt fresh for DreamWorks. The sequel looks to crank things up, exploring new locations and bigger set pieces. The trailer hints at deeper themes, too—like whether Mr. Wolf can stick to his good-guy resolve when temptation calls. It’s a kid-friendly story with grown-up stakes, touching on redemption and second chances in a way that feels real without being heavy. Plus, that rocket scene? We need to know more.
DreamWorks is on a hot streak, with The Wild Robot killing it in 2024 and Shrek 5 and Kung Fu Panda 5 on the horizon. The Bad Guys 2 feels like a key part of their 2025 slate, alongside Dog Man and a live-action How to Train Your Dragon. The animation, a mix of DreamWorks’ in-house work and Sony Pictures Imageworks, looks crisp, with nine new character posters showing off the crew’s flair.
What’s Next for the Bad Guys?
The trailer doesn’t spill all the details, keeping the heist’s specifics under wraps, but it promises a bigger, funnier, and more cinematic adventure. With a release date of August 1, 2025, The Bad Guys 2 will hit theaters in 2D and RealD 3D, perfect for summer family outings. After its theatrical run, it’ll stream on Peacock for four months, then Netflix for ten, before returning to Peacock, thanks to Universal’s streaming deal.
Want to catch up? The original The Bad Guys is streaming on Prime Video, and two Netflix specials—The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday and The Bad Girls: Haunted Heist—keep the fun going. This sequel, based on Aaron Blabey’s bestselling books (now over 30 million copies sold), looks ready to deliver more laughs and heart.
