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The Bad Guys 2
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2025
What hooked you in The Bad Guys 2 was the delightful chaos of misfits finding redemption while navigating high-stakes criminal antics.
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Adaptation
The Bad Guys
Pierre Perifel · Film · 2022
Books on the same thread
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
Like the reformed crew in The Bad Guys 2, Dog Man learns that genuine teamwork and perseverance are the best ways to overcome a checkered past and new villains.
Dog Man: Fetch-22: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #8)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
You enjoyed the character growth in The Bad Guys 2, and you will appreciate how Petey the Cat reevaluates his life and finds a new path toward redemption here.
Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #5)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
The Supa Buddies mirror the tight-knit energy of the team in The Bad Guys 2 as they confront a fresh bunch of baddies threatening their town with humor.
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
This series captures the same heartwarming transition from villainy to heroism that defined The Bad Guys 2, focusing on found family and the optimism of a second chance.
Series on the same thread
The Legend of Vox Machina
Chris Prynoski · Series · 2022
The rowdy misfits of Vox Machina provide the same banter-filled, underdog energy found in The Bad Guys 2 as they reluctantly take on the role of heroes for hire.
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adam Muto · Series · 2023
If the journey toward self-discovery in The Bad Guys 2 resonated with you, this multiverse adventure offers a similar path to redemption against an existential threat.
Scissor Seven
Xiaofeng He · Series · 2018
Much like the protagonist in The Bad Guys 2, this bungling assassin navigates a complex struggle for power while grappling with his past and seeking a redemptive future.
Carmen Sandiego
Brian Hulme · Series · 2019
Carmen Sandiego perfectly mirrors the globe-trotting heist excitement of The Bad Guys 2, featuring a master thief who uses her specialized skills for the greater good with sidekicks.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
While this podcast explores real sports scandals, it shares the dark humor and interest in criminal behavior that makes the character dynamics of The Bad Guys 2 engaging.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
For fans who enjoyed the investigation of criminal motives in The Bad Guys 2, this narrative offers a deep dive into real-world mysteries and the complexities of justice.
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Common questions
What order should I watch The Bad Guys movies in?
You should watch the 2022 film The Bad Guys first to understand the origin of the team. After that, you can watch The Bad Guys 2 to see the reformed group handle the new threat posed by the Bad Girls.
Is The Bad Guys 2 based on the original book series?
The Bad Guys 2 is a cinematic sequel to the 2022 film. While the franchise is inspired by the original The Bad Guys book series, this specific film continues the story established in the movie adaptation directed by Pierre Perifel.
Does The Bad Guys 2 feature the same characters as the first movie?
Yes, The Bad Guys 2 features the same team of now-reformed criminals from the 2022 film. They are the central focus as they attempt to maintain their good behavior while being forced into a new heist by a rival group called the Bad Girls.
Are the Bad Girls in The Bad Guys 2 from the original books?
The Bad Girls are a new team of criminals introduced in The Bad Guys 2. They serve as the masterminds behind the high-stakes, globe-trotting heist that forces the protagonists to abandon their attempts at being good.