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Coming 2 America

"A sequel is in the heir."

Movie PG-13 2021 1h 48m 6.4 /10
Directed by Craig Brewer

On the eve of ascending Zamunda's throne, Prince Akeem discovers he has an heir he never knew about, a Queens native named Lavelle who blends street smarts with regal blood. He hopes to honor his late father by grooming this young man as the crown prince, so Akeem and his loyal ally Semmi head... Read more

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About Coming 2 America

On the eve of ascending Zamunda's throne, Prince Akeem discovers he has an heir he never knew about, a Queens native named Lavelle who blends street smarts with regal blood. He hopes to honor his late father by grooming this young man as the crown prince, so Akeem and his loyal ally Semmi head back to America to meet him and begin the training anew. The mission reunites familiar faces and introduces a modern energy that riffs on culture clash with warmth and humor. The story centers on family, duty, and the pride of carrying a legacy forward, while keeping the vibe rooted in friendship and laughter.

Directed by Craig Brewer, the film is a sequel to the 1988 classic Coming to America, drawing on characters created by Eddie Murphy and the original writers. It ties nostalgia to a contemporary, crowd pleasing tone.

Because this title leaned heavily on Amazon Prime Video for its release, traditional box office totals were less central; the movie drew extensive streaming viewership and sparked online conversation around familiar characters returning to the screen.

Critics offered a blended verdict, praising the return of Murphy and Hall and the film's warm focus on family and legacy, while noting some jokes land unevenly and social satire shows its age. It lands as a nostalgic yet relevant comedy about identity and duty.

Details

Release Date
March 04, 2021
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
PG-13
User Ratings
2,328 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Comedy
Country
United States
Collection
Coming to America Collection
Studio
Paramount Pictures +3 more
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Cast

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba

Jermaine Fowler

Jermaine Fowler

Lavelle Junson

Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones

Mary Junson

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Uncle Reem

KiKi Layne

KiKi Layne

Meeka

Shari Headley

Shari Headley

Lisa

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

General Izzi

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

King Jaffe Joffer

John Amos

John Amos

Cleo McDowell

Director: Craig Brewer

Written by: Kenya Barris, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein

Frequently Asked Questions

Coming 2 America is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

Yes, Coming 2 America is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

With a rating of 6.4/10 from 2,328 viewers, Coming 2 America is considered decent by viewers and may be worth checking out.

On the eve of ascending Zamunda's throne, Prince Akeem discovers he has an heir he never knew about, a Queens native named Lavelle who blends street smarts with regal blood. He hopes to honor his late father by grooming this young man as the crown prince, so Akeem and his loyal ally Semmi head ba...

Coming 2 America stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, and Tracy Morgan.

Coming 2 America was directed by Craig Brewer.

Coming 2 America was released on March 04, 2021.

Coming 2 America is a Comedy film.

Eddie Murphy stars as Prince Akeem Joffer in Coming 2 America. He also portrays several other characters in the movie, including Clarence, Saul, and Randy Watson.

Jermaine Fowler plays Lavelle Junson. Lavelle is Prince Akeem's son, a Queens native whom Akeem discovers in America.

Yes, Coming 2 America is a sequel to the original Coming to America. It was directed by Craig Brewer.

Coming 2 America is rated PG-13. It’s generally suitable for teens and older audiences, with humor and themes that may not be suitable for younger children.