Murder Mystery 2: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news for Netflix film

A trailer for the film was released in January followed by another first-look clip earlier in March showing the couple back in action – this time in Paris.

The footage opens with the couple at home discussing their invitation to their friend Maharajah's lavish wedding, which Audrey suggests they avoid given that the last time they went to a huge event ‘a lot of people died’.

Spitz won't listen, however, and off they head to the wedding where, of course, trouble soon follows as the groom is kidnapped for ransom. Keep scrolling to watch the trailer below.

Murder Mystery 2 is directed by Jeremy Garelick with a script by James Vanderbilt, who also wrote the first movie’s screenplay, but when can we expect it to land on Netflix? Read on for everything you need to know about the sequel.

Murder Mystery 2 release date

Murder Mystery 2 is set to land on Netflix on 31st March 2023.

Filming on the project, which took place in Paris and the Caribbean, wrapped back in April 2022.

Aniston confirmed the news on Instagram at the time with a selfie with her co-star Sandler as well as a couple of photos from the set, writing in her caption: "Merci Paris, that's a wrap."

Who's in the cast of Murder Mystery 2?

As mentioned above, the cast will be led by Sandler and Aniston, who toplined the original film.

Meanwhile, Adeel Akhtar will reprise his role as the Maharajah, while John Kani also returns to his role as Colonel Ulenga.

A huge ensemble cast has also been assembled for the hotly-anticipated sequel, including Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy star Mark Strong, After Yang star Jodie Turner-Smith, Inglourious Basterds star Mélanie Laurent.

In addition, Money Heist's Enrique Arce, Scandal star Tony Goldwyn, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel star Zurin Villanueva, Plan B star Kuhoo Verma, and Bad Moms star Annie Mumolo have also joined the cast.

Is there a trailer for Murder Mystery 2?

Yes there is! Watch it and get a preview of all the carnage below:

What is the plot for Murder Mystery 2?

It sounds like pure chaos is on the way for Nick and Audrey once again.

The official synopsis reads: "Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja on his private island.

"But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect.

"Murder Mystery 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful… and their long-awaited trip to Paris."

Murder Mystery 2 will be released on Netflix on 31st March 2023. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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