Murder Mystery 2

Nick Spitz and Audrey Spitz run a makeshift detective agency that keeps them busy with modest cases, until a wedding disaster pulls them back into the spotlight. A billionaire friend tires of growing rumors about his upcoming marriage, but the moment the couple ties the knot he disappears, leaving a room full of suspects and an elaborate game of hide and seek. The duo dives into a worldwide manhunt with their usual mix of overconfident hunches and clever one-liners, chasing clues through a swirl of luxury locales, shady guests, and outlandish set pieces. Along the way they clash with rivals and dodge danger while keeping their relationship intact, amid glitzy misdirections.

Directed by Jeremy Garelick from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Murder Mystery 2 is a Netflix original released in 2023. It follows Nick and Audrey Spitz as their detective agency lands a case, and features globetrotting set of misdirections.

There was no traditional box office since the film premiered on Netflix, so there are no theatrical gross figures to report. The release relied on streaming metrics and platform viewership. Netflix also released behind the scenes features and press interviews as part of its promotion.

Critics generally treated it as light workable fare for fans of Sandler and Aniston, praising the duo’s easy rapport and sharp banter while noting the plot feels familiar. The film leans on friendship, fame, and the lure of a glamorous but risky treasure hunt, delivering upbeat energy in familiar beats. The chase unfolds with a brisk tempo and a steady stream of gags that keep the mood buoyant.

It reinforces the Sandler Aniston pairing as a dependable streaming draw, with fans sharing clips and lighthearted exchanges online. The movie helps sustain a casual detective routine that viewers return to for easy laughs, while memes occasionally pop up celebrating the duo's banter.