Thatβs My Boy 2 (2025)
π¬ Director & Cast
Directed by Sean Anders, Thatβs My Boy 2 marks the outrageous comeback of Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg, reuniting over a decade after the first filmβs wild father-son chaos. This time, Anders, known for Daddyβs Home and Horrible Bosses 2, amplifies the humor while grounding it with a bit more heart. Sandler returns as the reckless yet well-meaning Donny Berger, while Samberg reprises his role as Todd Peterson, now a husband and new father. Supporting roles include Aubrey Plaza as Toddβs no-nonsense wife, Pete Davidson as Donnyβs freeloading buddy, and Jennifer Aniston in a hilarious cameo as Donnyβs ex-girlfriend turned reality TV star.
ποΈ Storyline
Set fifteen years after the first movie, Thatβs My Boy 2 opens with Todd living a stable suburban life β steady job, baby on the way, and blissful normalcy. That peace collapses the moment Donny shows up uninvited, broke again and looking for help. Claiming heβs being sued for a ridiculous incident involving a bar fight and a stolen yacht, Donny moves in βtemporarily,β dragging his wild energy and chaos into Toddβs quiet family home.
Soon, the pair find themselves entangled in a new round of absurd misadventures: from a disastrous family BBQ gone viral to a chaotic Vegas bachelor party for Toddβs best friend. As expected, Donnyβs antics push Todd to his limits β yet beneath the mayhem, Todd realizes his father still has something to teach him about enjoying life and embracing imperfection.
By the final act, after a hilarious courtroom showdown and one heartfelt speech that only Sandler could deliver, father and son reconcile once again β older, wiser, but still hopelessly ridiculous.
π Performances
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Adam Sandler returns to his vintage comedic form β loud, crude, and totally unfiltered β but this time with a hint of maturity that gives Donny unexpected depth.
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Andy Samberg perfectly complements him with his trademark nervous energy and deadpan delivery. Their chemistry remains effortless, carrying the film through its wildest moments.
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Aubrey Plaza steals several scenes with her razor-sharp wit, while Pete Davidson adds fresh absurdity as Donnyβs new best friend who somehow makes him look responsible.
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Cameos from Kevin James, Rob Schneider, and Jennifer Aniston inject doses of nostalgia for long-time Sandler fans.
π¬ Tone & Humor
Thatβs My Boy 2 doubles down on raunchy, over-the-top comedy, filled with outrageous gags, inappropriate jokes, and absurd physical humor. Yet Sean Anders cleverly balances the crude laughs with moments of genuine heart β especially when exploring the strained but evolving bond between Donny and Todd.
The movie pokes fun at fatherhood, fame, and middle age, with self-aware humor that acknowledges the first filmβs infamous reputation. The writing feels sharper, with more structure beneath the chaos, turning what couldβve been pure nonsense into surprisingly effective satire on βgrown-upβ life.
π₯ Direction & Production
Andersβ direction gives the film a lively pace β quick edits, wild transitions, and a loud, colorful aesthetic that mirrors Donnyβs personality. The soundtrack is a nostalgic mix of 80s rock and modern pop, fueling both party sequences and emotional flashbacks. Visual gags abound, and the set pieces β from the yacht disaster to the Vegas meltdown β are bigger, funnier, and more cinematic than before.
β€οΈ Verdict
Thatβs My Boy 2 (2025) isnβt a subtle comedy, but it doesnβt try to be. Itβs a loud, unapologetic, and surprisingly heartfelt reunion between two generations of idiots who somehow make dysfunction look endearing. While it wonβt convert non-fans, itβs easily one of Sandlerβs funniest and most self-aware performances in years.
A mix of nostalgic chaos and emotional growth, the film embraces its wild spirit β proving that family doesnβt have to be perfect to be worth the madness.
β Rating: 7.8/10 β Wild, rude, and unexpectedly warm. A sequel that knows exactly what it is β and has a blast being it.