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The Bad Guys 2
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2025
You loved the way The Bad Guys 2 balances high-stakes criminal antics with the hilarious, messy evolution of a reformed underdog crew.
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The Bad Guys
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2022
Books on the same thread
The Bad Guys #14
Aaron Blabey · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with The Bad Guys 2: heist comedy.
If you enjoyed the core dynamic of The Bad Guys 2, you will appreciate this book for its focus on the slapstick humor and redemption arcs that define the original crew.
The Bad Guys in the Sever-Ending Story (the Bad Guys #13), Volume 13
Aaron Blabey · Book · 2021
Explores: Redemption arc, Found family, Subversion of villain tropes.
This entry mirrors the foundation of The Bad Guys 2 by exploring the group's transition from villains to heroes while highlighting the importance of their found family dynamic.
The Bad Guys in Let the Games Begin
Aaron Blabey · Book
Explores: redemption arc, misunderstood villains, friendship dynamics.
Much like the shift in perception seen in The Bad Guys 2, this story continues the series tradition of subverting expectations regarding the true nature of these misunderstood characters.
The Bad Guys in Open Wide and Say Arrrgh!
Aaron Blabey · Book
Explores: Absurdist humor, Friendship, Overcoming fears.
Fans of the heist tropes in The Bad Guys 2 will find this volume a familiar delight, combining absurdist humor with the persistent struggle of being a reformed villain.
Series on the same thread
SAKAMOTO DAYS
Series · 2025
Explores: Retired Assassin, Family Man, Hidden Identity.
Sakamoto Days captures the same thrill found in The Bad Guys 2 by featuring a retired criminal who must navigate high-stakes conflict while prioritizing his new life.
Gachiakuta
Series · 2025
Explores: Wrongful Accusation, Social Outcasts, Revenge.
Like the protagonists in The Bad Guys 2, these social outcasts navigate a world that views them as criminals, forcing them to rely on teamwork to overcome corruption.
Creature Commandos
James Gunn · Series · 2024
Explores: Team of Misfits, Redemption, Suicide Mission.
This team of misfits echoes the redemption-seeking energy of The Bad Guys 2, proving that even the most notorious monsters can be recruited for a dangerous mission.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
Ben Bocquelet · Series · 2025
Explores: Subversion of Reality, Family Dynamics, Small Town Life.
The surreal, fast-paced comedy here matches the energetic spirit of The Bad Guys 2, focusing on the chaotic family dynamics that arise when reality is constantly being subverted.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
If the dark humor and criminal satire of The Bad Guys 2 appealed to you, these comedic investigations into real-world legal absurdity offer a similar witty perspective.
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Spotify Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: dark human nature, criminal psychology, public fascination.
This podcast explores the same fascination with high-stakes heists and criminal psychology that drives the plot of The Bad Guys 2, presented through a compelling narrative lens.
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Common questions
Is The Bad Guys 2 a direct sequel to the 2022 movie?
Yes, The Bad Guys 2 is the 2025 follow-up to the 2022 film. It continues the story of the reformed crew as they face a new team of criminals known as The Bad Girls during a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist.
Should I watch The Bad Guys before seeing The Bad Guys 2?
Watching the original 2022 movie or reading The Bad Guys books provides important context for the characters. While The Bad Guys 2 follows a new heist involving The Bad Girls, understanding the initial reformation of the main crew helps ground the story.
Are The Bad Girls in the original book series or just The Bad Guys 2?
The Bad Girls are the antagonists introduced specifically for the plot of The Bad Guys 2. They serve as the masterminds behind the globe-trotting heist that hijacks the reformed crew, providing the central conflict for this 2025 film.
Who directed The Bad Guys 2?
Pierre Perifel directed The Bad Guys 2. He also directed the original 2022 film, maintaining consistency in the series as the characters transition from their initial reformation into this new high-stakes adventure against The Bad Girls.