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The Kissing Booth 2

The Kissing Booth 2 is a 2020 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Vince Marcello and written by Marcello and Jay Arnold.

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

The Kissing Booth 2 is a 2020 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Vince Marcello and co-written by Marcello and Jay Arnold. It is the direct sequel to The Kissing Booth (2018) and the second film in The Kissing Booth trilogy, based on the novels by Beth Reekles. The film was released on Netflix on July 24, 2020, and received generally negative reviews from critics.

Premise

The film follows Elle Evans as she navigates a long-distance relationship with Noah, school commitments, and growing feelings for a new classmate. It continues the teen relationship and friendship conflicts introduced in the first film.

Production

The movie was directed by Vince Marcello, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Arnold. It was developed as a sequel to the 2018 Netflix film The Kissing Booth.

Release

The Kissing Booth 2 was released by Netflix on July 24, 2020. It was distributed as a streaming original rather than through a theatrical release.

Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics. Despite that, it continued the popularity of the franchise and was followed by a third installment in 2021.

Key facts

  • The film is the second entry in The Kissing Booth trilogy.
  • It stars Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Jacob Elordi.
  • The story continues the relationship and school-life complications of Elle Evans.
  • The film premiered exclusively on Netflix.
  • A third film in the series was released on August 11, 2021.
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Canadian context

The film was available to Canadian viewers through Netflix and was part of the platform's international original-film lineup.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Kissing Booth 2?
It is a 2020 American teen romantic comedy film and the sequel to The Kissing Booth.
Who directed The Kissing Booth 2?
Vince Marcello directed the film.
When was The Kissing Booth 2 released?
It was released on Netflix on July 24, 2020.
Who stars in The Kissing Booth 2?
The main cast includes Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Jacob Elordi.
What is The Kissing Booth 2 based on?
It is based on the Kissing Booth book series by Beth Reekles.
Was there a sequel to The Kissing Booth 2?
Yes. The third film in the trilogy, The Kissing Booth 3, was released on August 11, 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kissing_Booth_2
    Supports: Release year, director, writers, cast, sequel status, Netflix release, franchise placement, and critical reception.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81026818
    Supports: Official streaming availability, release year, TV-14 rating, genre, and cast.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_kissing_booth_2
    Supports: Streaming release date and runtime.