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Why people love it

The Bad Guys 2 works as a family movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The family and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 44m · ★ 7.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)

    6.8 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    The family energy of The Bad Guys 2 is alive in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a funny payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    2.The Bad Guys (2022)

    7.5 · Family · Comedy · Crime · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    The Bad Guys (2022) operates in the same family as The Bad Guys 2, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The funny payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    3.The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)

    6.6 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022) belongs to the same conversation as The Bad Guys 2 — both anchor their family in comedy emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    4.The Garfield Movie (2024)

    7.0 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Bad Guys 2's family stayed with you, The Garfield Movie (2024) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The comedy through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    5.Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

    7.0 · Animation · Family · Comedy · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Bad Guys 2 excels in family, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) doubles down on comedy to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    6.An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991)

    6.3 · Animation · Family · Western · 1h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991) is the natural next step after The Bad Guys 2: same family DNA, different perspective. The funny streak and comedy elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    7.Dog Man (2025)

    7.5 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 29m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Bad Guys 2 who respond to its family will find Dog Man (2025) immediately familiar. Both films share a comedy sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    8.The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)

    6.4 · Family · Comedy · Adventure · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Bad Guys 2 fans keep landing on The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) — the family is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    9.The Simpsons Movie (2007)

    7.0 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    The Simpsons Movie draws from the same family well as The Bad Guys 2, channeling comedy in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2007 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    10.O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

    7.3 · Adventure · Comedy · Crime · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) captures the comedy appeal of The Bad Guys 2 without simply imitating it. The crime streak running through both films is what puts O Brother, Where Art Thou? at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Bad Guys 2?
Try Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Bad Guys, The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild—each shares DNA with The Bad Guys 2 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Bad Guys 2?
The Bad Guys 2 (2025) is best described as Family, Comedy, Crime, Adventure, Animation. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Bad Guys 2 part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "The Bad Guys Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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