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Vacation Friends 2

Vacation Friends 2 is a 2023 American buddy comedy film written and directed by Clay Tarver.

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

Vacation Friends 2 is a 2023 American buddy comedy film written and directed by Clay Tarver. It is a sequel to Vacation Friends and stars Lil Rel Howery, John Cena, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner. The film was released on Hulu in the United States on August 25, 2023, and on Disney+ in some other territories.

Plot

The story follows newly married Marcus and Emily, who invite their uninhibited friends Ron and Kyla on a vacation to a Caribbean resort. Their trip becomes chaotic when Kyla’s father appears after being released from prison and a criminal plot develops around the group.

Cast

The main cast includes Lil Rel Howery as Marcus, John Cena as Ron, Yvonne Orji as Emily, and Meredith Hagner as Kyla. Supporting roles include Steve Buscemi, Ronny Chieng, Carlos Santos, and Jamie Hector.

Release

Vacation Friends 2 premiered for streaming on Hulu in the United States on August 25, 2023. It was also released on Disney+ in other territories.

Reception

Published reviews described the film as a broad, crass sequel that continues the formula of the first film. Some reviews noted that it leans into heist and crime-comedy elements.

Key facts

  • It is a sequel to Vacation Friends.
  • The film follows Marcus and Emily as they travel with Ron and Kyla on a Caribbean vacation.
  • The plot includes Kyla’s incarcerated father reappearing and disrupting the trip.
  • The film was distributed by 20th Century Studios and streamed on Hulu in the U.S.
  • Its runtime is 1 hour 45 minutes and it carries an R rating for language, sexual references, and drug use.
  • The film is available in Canada under the same English title with an August 25, 2023 internet release.
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Canadian context

The film is available in Canada under the same English title, according to release information listing Canada with an August 25, 2023 internet release.[9]

Frequently asked questions

What is Vacation Friends 2?
It is a 2023 American buddy comedy film and sequel to Vacation Friends, written and directed by Clay Tarver.
Who stars in Vacation Friends 2?
The film stars Lil Rel Howery, John Cena, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner, with Steve Buscemi, Ronny Chieng, Carlos Santos, and Jamie Hector in supporting roles.
When was Vacation Friends 2 released?
It was released on Hulu in the United States on August 25, 2023.
What is the film about?
Marcus and Emily travel with Ron and Kyla to a Caribbean resort, where their vacation becomes complicated by Kyla’s father and criminal trouble.
What is the runtime of Vacation Friends 2?
The film runs for 1 hour 45 minutes.
What rating does Vacation Friends 2 have?
It is rated R for some sexual references, pervasive language, and drug use.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacation_Friends_2
    Supports: Basic film identification, release date, cast, sequel status, and distribution details.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15351980/releaseinfo/
    Supports: Canada release listing and international release information.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/vacation-friends-2-movie-review-2023
    Supports: General premise and character setup.
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/vacation-friends-2
    Supports: Runtime, rating, and plot details.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/vacation_friends_2
    Supports: Director, producer, runtime, genre, distributor, and release date.
  6. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/vacation-friends-2/umc.cmc.61ondr1d9b4yvjqowfppb4jwa
    Supports: Streaming availability and short plot description.