Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

After the food storm leveled Swallow Falls, inventor Flint Lockwood and his friends leave town for a fresh start. Flint accepts an invitation from tech mogul Chester V to work at Live Corp on a remote island, hoping to prove himself among top inventors. He soon discovers his food-making machine kept running, transforming ordinary ingredients into living "foodimals" like giant pickles, taco-crocodiles, and shrimp-like primates. Flint, Sam Sparks, his dad, and their ragtag team return to contain the outbreak, confront questionable corporate motives, and reckon with what innovation should and should not do, all while trying to keep the island's creatures from spreading.

Released in 2013, the sequel was directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn, adapting the original Judi and Ron Barrett picture book concept into a new screenplay co-written by John Francis Daley and other writers for modern family audiences worldwide.

The film aimed at family crowds and enjoyed solid commercial returns, drawing a broad audience with its colorful animation and playful premise, enough to justify merchandising and continued interest in the franchise across international markets over multiple home media formats.

Although made for kids and parents, the movie's inventive 'foodimals' became its signature, sparking toys, Halloween costume ideas, and fan art. Bright visuals and memorable creature designs helped it stand out among animated sequels, keeping Flint Lockwood and company recognizable in popular culture and became a source of family jokes.

Critics gave mixed to positive reviews, praising the animation and humor while noting the plot followed familiar sequel beats. Audiences tended to enjoy its warmth, themes about responsibility, creativity's consequences, and the bonds among the characters, making it an easy family watch with moments of genuine heart and clever gags.