Problem Child 2

After the events of the first film, Ben Healy moves with his son Junior to the town of Mortville. Ben hopes to start dating again and find a new mother figure for Junior, a plan that unsettles the boy. As new romantic possibilities appear, Junior reacts with a mix of jealousy and fear of losing the only parent he trusts. He begins plotting elaborate schemes to derail each potential date, triggering a string of chaotic encounters the whole neighborhood becomes part of. The duo's relationship is tested by these comic conflicts, as Ben tries to balance his romantic life with the responsibilities of fatherhood, often in outrageous, kid friendly misadventures. The film also introduces a few new supporting characters who add to the chaos.

Directed by Brian Levant, Problem Child 2 released in 1991 as a sequel to the comedy. It keeps writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski and stars John Ritter as Ben Healy and Michael J. Oliver as Junior, with Laraine Newman.

With a production budget of 15 million dollars, the film earned about 32,704,700 worldwide, delivering a solid return for a family comedy and helping sustain the franchise's popularity through the early 1990s, with continued life on home video.

Problem Child 2 sits as a snapshot of late 80s early 90s family comedy, riding the appeal of a mismatched pair and slapstick set pieces. It kept the franchise visible on home video and may still surface in reruns and casual viewings for fans of the era.

Critical reception was mixed, with observers praising the continued energy of John Ritter and Michael J. Oliver while others found humor repetitive. The film explores themes of parenting and fear of losing connection while balancing affection with discipline. It remains a straightforward, easygoing family comedy that keeps the franchise spinning for fans.