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Kill Bill: Volume 2

Kill Bill: Volume 2 is a 2004 American martial arts film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kill Bill: Volume 2 is a 2004 American martial arts film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Uma Thurman as The Bride, who continues her revenge quest against Bill and the remaining members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. The film is the second part of the two-part Kill Bill project.

Plot

The film follows The Bride as she completes her list of targets from the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. Her pursuit leads toward a final confrontation with Bill.

Production

Kill Bill: Volume 2 was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and produced by Miramax Films with A Band Apart and Super Cool ManChu. It was released as a follow-up to Volume 1.

Cast

The principal cast includes Uma Thurman as The Bride, David Carradine as Bill, Michael Madsen as Budd, and Daryl Hannah as Elle Driver.

Reception

The film received positive reviews and performed strongly at the box office, with reported worldwide grosses above US$150 million.

Key facts

  • It is the second film in the two-part Kill Bill project.
  • The story follows The Bride as she pursues Bill, Budd, and Elle Driver.
  • Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed the film.
  • Uma Thurman plays the central role of The Bride, also known as Beatrix Kiddo.
  • The film was released in 2004 in the United States.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the film through its theatrical and home-video release in Canada and its continued presence in Canadian streaming and film-culture discussions; no Canada-specific production connection is indicated in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kill Bill: Volume 2 about?
It follows The Bride as she continues her revenge campaign against Bill and the surviving members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad.
Who directed Kill Bill: Volume 2?
Quentin Tarantino directed and wrote the film.
Who plays The Bride?
Uma Thurman plays The Bride, also identified as Beatrix Kiddo.
Is Kill Bill: Volume 2 a sequel?
Yes. It is the second part of the Kill Bill story, following Kill Bill: Volume 1.
When was it released?
It was released in the United States on April 16, 2004.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kill_Bill:_Volume_2
    Supports: Basic film identification, year, director, starring cast, and premise.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kill_bill_volume_2
    Supports: Release date, genre, runtime, and box office information.
  3. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/393-kill-bill-vol-2?language=en-US
    Supports: Plot summary, release status, budget, and revenue.
  4. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=53879.html
    Supports: Release year, runtime, genre, director, and cast.