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DreamWorks Animation’s large sequel of 2025 has simply hit theaters and can arrive on Netflix in america as a part of a primary window deal, however not till early subsequent 12 months. Right here’s when you may anticipate the sequel to The Dangerous Guys to drop on Netflix.
The brand new film is directed by Pierre Perifel, returning after helming the unique The Dangerous Guys in 2022. Perifel, identified for his long-standing work with DreamWorks, continues the animated franchise with extra sharp humor that made the primary movie a success with households and critics alike.
What’s the story this time? Right here’s the official synopsis: “After saving the day and clearing their names, the Dangerous Guys are again—however this time, they’re framed for a worldwide heist they didn’t commit. With new allies, outdated enemies, and a race towards time, the crew should pull off their largest job but to really turn into the nice guys.”
The film options a powerful voice forged led by Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Anthony Ramos, Awkwafina, Danielle Brooks, and Craig Robinson (who can be heard later this 12 months in Netflix’s In Your Dreams).
After all, Netflix has a longstanding relationship with The Dangerous Guys, not solely carrying the primary film inside the first window (and since) but additionally distributing completely two specials starting with The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday in 2023 and once more a 12 months later with the 24-minute particular The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist.
When will The Dangerous Guys 2 stream on Netflix in america?
Netflix will add The Dangerous Guys 2 within the U.S. in 2026.
Like all Common animated films, The Dangerous Guys 2 follows the studio’s shared-window deal between Peacock and Netflix. The movie will first stream completely on Peacock for round 4 months after its theatrical run, then head to Netflix for 10 months, and at last return to Peacock for one more 4-month run.
Window Breakdown in america for DreamWorks/Illumination Films
Given this sample, Peacock ought to obtain the film on or round November twenty fifth, after which Netflix will seemingly purchase The Dangerous Guys 2 in early 2026 (roughly March twenty fifth), the place it can stay obtainable till January 2027, when it’ll return to Peacock.
Wish to see all of the DreamWorks and Illumination movies lined up for Netflix in 2025 and past? Titles like Despicable Me 4 and The Wild Robot have already dropped, with Dog Man expected next in September 2025, and we’re monitoring all of them in our ongoing information.
Will The Dangerous Guys 2 be on Netflix internationally?
Sure, but it surely varies by area.
Australia and Belgium are among the many few nations that additionally get Common’s new animated movies within the first streaming window, so The Dangerous Guys 2 ought to seem there across the identical time because the U.S. For many different nations, you’ll want to attend for the second window (mid-to-late 2026) or, in some circumstances, even later, relying on native licensing offers.
Are you excited to look at The Dangerous Guys 2 when it lands on Netflix?