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Coming 2 America
Promotional release poster
Directed byCraig Brewer
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Barry W. Blaustein
  • David Sheffield
  • Justin Kanew
Based onCharacters
by Eddie Murphy
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJoe Williams
Edited by
  • David S. Clark
  • Billy Fox
Music byJermaine Stegall
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon Studios
Release date
  • March 5, 2021 (2021-03-05) (United States)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60 million[2][3]

Coming 2 America is a 2021 American romantic comedy film that serves as a sequel to the 1988 film Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy in various roles and directed by Craig Brewer, from a screenplay by Barry W. Blaustein and David Sheffield, the original writers, and Kenya Barris, and a story by Blaustein, Sheffield, and Justin Kanew, based on characters created by Murphy.[4] It co-stars Arsenio Hall (also in various roles), Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Nomzamo Mbatha, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones.[5] It tells the story of King Akeem Joffer who returns to Queens, New York to find the son he did not know he fathered back in his last visit to New York while having to contend with the threat of the neighboring kingdom of Nexdoria. The film was the final appearances for both Louie Anderson and Jones before their deaths in 2022 and 2024 respectively.[6][7]

Originally to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures, the film's distribution rights were sold to Amazon Studios because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon released it digitally via Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021.[8] Coming 2 America received mixed reviews from critics. Like its predecessor, the film earned a nomination at the 94th Academy Awards for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.[9]

Plot

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On the 30th anniversary of his wedding with Lisa McDowell, Prince Akeem of Zamunda is now summoned before his dying father King Jaffe Joffer. Jaffe and his witch doctor Baba reveal to Akeem that he had sired a bastard son during his first visit to Queens, New York, many years ago, after his aide and long-time best friend Semmi had enticed two women into spending the night with them while Akeem was still searching for his future queen, and resulting in a tryst with one he didn't remember as he was high due to the drugs involved. As Zamundian tradition demands that only a male successor can inherit the throne and Akeem has fathered only daughters, he is forced to find his son. Otherwise, Zamunda could face a hostile takeover by Zamunda's militaristic neighbor nation Nexdoria, whose dictator General Izzi has been pushing for Akeem's eldest daughter Meeka to marry his foppish son Idi.

Following King Jaffe's funeral and Akeem's ascension to the throne, he and Semmi return to Queens to find his illegitimate long-lost son, using a sketch Baba has provided. Reuniting with the barbershop gang they befriended many years earlier in their neighborhood that went through gentrification, head barber Mr. Clarence recognizes the picture as Lavelle Junson, a ticket scalper who hustles outside of Madison Square Garden. After an awkward reunion with Lavelle's mother Mary, Akeem takes them back to Zamunda, much to his family's displeasure. When General Izzi learns of this, he introduces his daughter Bopoto to Lavelle as a last attempt at laying claim to the throne of Zamunda. In order to qualify as a royal prince, Lavelle first has to pass a series of traditional tests.

Lavelle bonds with Mirembe, a royal groomer who tells him of Akeem's quest to find his queen and encourages him to follow his own path. Lavelle then invites his maternal uncle Reem to Zamunda who coaches him on how to blend his urban upbringing with his new royal status. Lavelle gradually develops an understanding with Akeem's family, passes the tests, and is made Prince of Zamunda. However at his ascension party, Lavelle overhears a conversation between Akeem and Izzi which makes him believe that Akeem is exploiting him, and he, Mirembe, Mary, and Reem go back to New York. Lisa confronts Akeem about his conservatism and after a pep talk from his father-in-law Cleo, Akeem flies back to the States while Semmi is left to defend the kingdom from Izzi's army.

In Queens, Akeem finds that Lavelle and Mirembe are about to get married. Confronted by Lavelle and reminded of his own life story, he gives them his blessing and releases Lavelle from his marriage to Bopoto. When Mirembe expresses reluctance in cutting all of their ties to Zamunda, Akeem offers to fly Mary's family back for a proper wedding. In the meantime, Semmi and the princesses, all trained staff fighters, fight off and subdue Izzi and his soldiers when they invade the palace, forcing Izzi to try a more diplomatic approach.

Upon his return home, Akeem changes the royal succession by allowing his daughter Meeka to ascend to the throne upon his death, Lavelle is made an ambassador to the United States, and General Izzi has opened Nexdoria for a peaceful political and trading relationship with Zamunda.

The film concludes with a grand party at the royal palace to celebrate Lavelle and Mirembe's marriage, and including the barbershop gang from Queens as special guests and a performance of the song "We Are Family" from Sexual Chocolate where Reem and Randy Watson are cousins. The entire family then takes a group photo.

Cast

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  • Eddie Murphy as:
    • Prince / King Akeem Joffer, the king of Zamunda.[10]
    • Randy Watson, the lead vocalist of the soul band Sexual Chocolate.
    • Mr. Clarence, the local barber.
    • Saul, the Jewish barbershop customer.
  • Arsenio Hall as:
    • Semmi, Akeem's best friend and aide.
    • Reverend Brown, a reverend of the church.[11]
    • Morris, Mr. Clarence's right-hand barber.
    • Baba, a witch doctor that works for the Zamundan royal family.[12]
    • Extremely Ugly Girl, she appears through archival footage.
  • Jermaine Fowler as Lavelle Junson-Joffer, Akeem's long-lost son who worked as a ticket scalper and Crown Prince of Zamunda[13]
  • Nomzamo Mbatha as Mirembe, a royal groomer and Lavelle's love interest[14]
  • Leslie Jones as Mary Junson, Lavelle's mother and former prostitute that was revealed to have had a drugged one-night stand with Akeem during his last visit to Queens[15][16]
  • Tracy Morgan as Kareem "Uncle Reem" Junson, Lavelle's uncle and Mary's brother who is Randy Watson's cousin.[17] He is referred to in the film as "Uncle Reem", and was Lavelle's father figure growing up.
  • Clint Smith as Sweets, a barber who works for Mr. Clarence.
  • KiKi Layne as Princess Meeka Joffer, Akeem's and Lisa's first daughter. She is ineligible to take over the throne of Zamunda since Zamundan law requires the nation's ruler to be male, and Akeem is reluctant to break with centuries of tradition.[18]
  • Shari Headley as Queen Lisa McDowell-Joffer, Akeem's American-born wife with whom he fell in love in the first film.
  • Wesley Snipes as General Izzi,[19] Colonel Izzi's son, Imani's older brother, and leader of Nexdoria.[20][21]
  • Teyana Taylor as Bopoto Izzi, General Izzi's daughter.[22]
  • James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer, Akeem's dying father and the King of Zamunda. This would be Jones's final film role before his death in 2024[23]
  • Bella Murphy (Eddie Murphy's real daughter) as Princess Omma Joffer, Akeem's and Lisa's second daughter.[24][25]
  • Akiley Love as Princess Tinashe Joffer, Akeem's and Lisa's third daughter.[26]
  • Paul Bates as Oha, a longtime royal servant.[27]
  • John Amos as Cleo McDowell, the proprietor of McDowell's, Akeem's former employer and father-in-law, and Lisa's father who has established a McDowell's restaurant in Zamunda.
  • Louie Anderson as Maurice, a longtime McDowell's employee who is now the manager of the Zamundan McDowell's restaurant. This would be Anderson's final film role before his death in 2022[28]
  • Rotimi as Idi Izzi, General Izzi's foppish son and the Prince of Nexdoria.[29]
  • Vanessa Bell Calloway as Imani Izzi, General Izzi's younger sister and Akeem's former intended bride who was recovering from the "dog curse" that Akeem placed on her in the last film.
  • Kevin T. DeWitt as a nice patron of Mr. Clarence who gets sent away by him for comparing Akeem and Semmi with the "two hungry babies with the flies on their face".
  • Luenell as Livia, Lavelle's aunt.
  • Rodney Perry and Nav Greene as Lavelle's unnamed cousins.
  • Michael Blackson and Rick Ross as the Nexdorian Lieutenant and Commander.
  • Garcelle Beauvais as Grace, a royal rose bearer.
  • Trevor Noah as Totatsi Bibinyana, a news anchor for ZNN (short for Zamunda News Network).
  • Colin Jost as Calvin Duke, the grandson of Randolph Duke and great-nephew of Mortimer Duke from the 1983 film Trading Places who runs Duke & Duke Digital ever since Randolph and Mortimer rebuilt their family business.[30]
  • Vanessa Colon as Fresh Peaches
  • Janette Colon as Sugar Cube

Additionally, Morgan Freeman, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa, and Gladys Knight appear as themselves at King Jaffe's pre-funeral with Freeman doing a narration about him and En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa, and Knight singing. Dikembe Mutombo appears at Lavelle's ascension party. Davido performs at the grand party during the final scene of the film. John Legend appears during the credits singing "She's Your Queen".

Production

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Development

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In January 2017, an announcement was publicized that addressed the impending production of a sequel to the original film, Coming to America. Kevin Misher was named as producer, and David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein, the original screenwriters, were also attached to the project. However, the possible participation of lead actors Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall was left undefined.[31]

Casting

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On January 11, 2019, it was announced that the sequel would be moving forward with Murphy reprising his role, with Craig Brewer as director (having previously worked with Murphy on the Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name).[32] Arsenio Hall, John Amos, Paul Bates, and James Earl Jones were expected to return for the sequel as well.[27] Wesley Snipes signed on for a role in the film, later revealed to be General Izzi, the son of Colonel Izzi and older brother of Imani from the first film. Leslie Jones and rapper Rick Ross also joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[33][34][35]

On June 18, 2019, Jermaine Fowler was cast in the film in a starring role.[36] On August 12, 2019, it was confirmed that Shari Headley would reprise her role as Lisa McDowell.[37] On August 21, 2019, Nomzamo Mbatha,[38] Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Luenell, Rotimi, Teyana Taylor, and Michael Blackson were added to the cast, alongside returning actors Louie Anderson, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Garcelle Beauvais.[29][39] Madge Sinclair, who played Akeem's mother Queen Aoleon in the original film, had died in 1995; her character was not recast but is featured in archive footage. In September 2019, Davido was cast in a cameo role in the film.[40][41][42]

In October 2019, Samuel L. Jackson, who briefly appeared in the original film, was confirmed to not be reprising his role in the sequel due to scheduling conflicts.[43] Murphy said that if Jackson had been available for the cameo, his character would be again featured robbing the McDowells restaurant.[44] In December 2019, Morgan Freeman and Bella Murphy were cast in undisclosed roles.[24][45] In October 2019, Eriq La Salle stated that he will not reprise his role of Darryl Jenks from the original film due to scheduling conflicts.[46] In February 2021, Murphy stated that if the character of Darryl Jenks had returned, there could have been a romance with Patrice McDowell (portrayed by Allison Dean) due to the events at the end of the original film.[47]

Filming

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Principal photography began on August 17, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia, with Joe Williams serving as cinematographer.[48][49] Rick Ross confirmed during the same month that his Georgia mansion would be used as a location in the film.[50] On October 1, 2019, in an interview with Collider, Murphy confirmed that production on Beverly Hills Cop IV would commence after the filming of Coming 2 America has wrapped.[51] Filming officially wrapped on November 9, 2019.[52] Due to his age, Jones did not travel to the set or film his scenes with Murphy.[53]

Music

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Main article: Coming 2 America (soundtrack)

The film's soundtrack was released through Def Jam Recordings on March 5, 2021.[54] In February 2021, Bobby Sessions and Megan Thee Stallion released "I'm a King" as its lead single.[55] The soundtrack also features other songs by various artists, including Big Sean, John Legend, Teyana Taylor, YG, Davido, Gladys Knight, Burna Boy, and Salt-N-Pepa.[56]

Release

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Streaming

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Coming 2 America was released by Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021, one day earlier than was announced.[8] The film was initially scheduled to be theatrically released by Paramount Pictures on August 7, 2020,[57] but was pushed back to December 18, 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic began.[58][59][60] On November 20, 2020, Amazon Studios acquired the distribution rights to the film for $125 million,[1] with a limited theatrical release in order to qualify for Oscar consideration.

Following its release, Amazon claimed the film had the best opening weekend of any streaming film since March 2020.[61] Nielsen later reported that the film totaled 1.4 billion minutes-watched over its first week of release (equaling 1.27 million complete views of the film), the first time a Prime Original topped the company's charts.[62]

Home media

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The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD on March 8, 2022, by Paramount Home Entertainment.

Reception

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Critical response

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On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 49% based on 249 reviews with an average rating of 5.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Decades after its predecessor joked about the fine line between love and nausea, Coming 2 America reminds audiences that there's an equally fine line between sequel and retread."[63] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 52 out of 100 based on 47 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[64]

Cassie Da Costa of Vanity Fair reviewed the film unfavorably, writing that it is "startling in its utter incompetence" and "uses half-baked internet-era discourse as a substitute for meaningful or even entertaining cultural commentary".[65] Writing for The Guardian, critic Peter Bradshaw stated that "the movie is as tired and middle-aged as Akeem [the leading character] himself".[66] Peter Debruge of Variety said "For the most part, Coming 2 America falls back on familiar punchlines, serving up nearly word-for-word repeats of amusing bits from the original, but they don't necessarily play the same in this context."[67]

Melanie McFarland of Salon gave the film a favorable review, writing that it "honors its predecessor" and overcomes some of the original film's datedness, by utilizing "more equitable comedy that skewers outdated patriarchal traditions."[68] Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle praised Eddie Murphy's performance, saying, "When he brings his dramatic capacities to comic roles, he's really at his best and most original. It's strange, these movies that create a warm feeling. It's hard to say why or how it feels like the summation of the three decades of virtuosic silliness that Murphy has brought to the screen, and of all that has meant to us."[69]

The film garnered controversy due to a scene that depicted a date rape towards an unconscious male in a humorous fashion with many viewers commenting on Twitter to protest it.[70]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipients Result Ref.
Academy Awards March 27, 2022 Best Makeup and Hairstyling Mike Marino, Stacey Morris, and Carla Farmer Nominated [9]
Hawaii Film Critics Society January 14, 2022 Worst Film of 2021 Coming 2 America Nominated [71]

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is a 2021 American film directed by that serves as a to the 1988 film . The story follows King Akeem Joffer of the fictional African kingdom of , played by in a of his original role, who travels back to , New York, after learning of an illegitimate son conceived during his youthful escapades three decades prior. Accompanied by his loyal aide Semmi (, also returning), Akeem seeks to retrieve and groom the young Lavelle Junson () as his heir amid threats to Zamunda's throne from a rival dictator. The film features a returning cast including as King Jaffe Joffer and as Queen Lisa, alongside newcomers like Leslie Jones, , and , with Murphy and Hall employing multiple character prosthetics reminiscent of the original. Development spanned over a , with attached since 2015, but production only commenced in 2019 under and Amazon Studios after script revisions by Black-ish creator . Originally slated for theatrical release, it premiered exclusively on on March 5, 2021, bypassing cinemas due to the . Critically, Coming 2 America received mixed reviews, earning a 49% approval rating on based on 251 critics' assessments, with detractors citing uninspired humor, clichéd plotting, and outdated stereotypes in its depictions of African royalty and American urban life. Achievements include reuniting much of the original creative team and cast after 33 years, boosting visibility for supporting actors like , though it underperformed expectations set by the original's cultural impact and success exceeding $288 million worldwide. Controversies arose over elements such as a comedic sequence implying non-consensual advances toward an unconscious character, perceived as trivializing , alongside criticisms of sexist undertones in Akeem's quest for a male heir and cultural insensitivities blending unspecified African motifs with Ethiopian appropriations. Reviewers from outlets like Vanity Fair and highlighted its failure to evolve beyond 1980s comedy tropes, rendering it a complacent cash-in lacking the original's freshness.

Synopsis

Plot Summary

In the kingdom of , King Akeem Joffer celebrates his 30th wedding anniversary with Queen Lisa McDowell, amid tensions from neighboring Nexdoria's General Izzi, who seeks a marital alliance by marrying his son to Akeem's eldest daughter Meeka to exploit Zamunda's tradition requiring a for the throne. Akeem's ailing father, King Jaffe Joffer, reveals on his deathbed that Akeem fathered an illegitimate son, Lavelle Junson, during a one-night encounter in , New York, three decades earlier, arranged unknowingly by Akeem's aide Semmi after a night of excess; Jaffe insists Akeem retrieve Lavelle to secure the lineage and avert war with Izzi. Following Jaffe's elaborate and death, Akeem and Semmi depart for America, motivated by royal duty and the need to preserve Zamunda's monarchical stability against external threats. In Queens, Akeem locates Lavelle, a ticket scalper living with his street-smart mother Mary and Reem, who initially doubts his paternity until Mary's confirmation and Akeem's display of wealth; Lavelle, seeking purpose beyond his modest life, agrees to travel to for training as heir, introducing cultural clashes between American informality and royal protocol. Back in , Lavelle bonds with activist groomer Mirembe while undergoing rigorous education in history, —including a test to extract whiskers, which he passes cleverly with Meeka's aid—and ; Queen Lisa resents the secrecy of Akeem's past, Meeka competes jealously as she had prepared to rule, and General Izzi pushes an to his daughter Bopoto for political gain, revealing his expansionist ambitions. Overhearing Izzi's plot to manipulate the heir for conquest, Lavelle rejects the throne and flees to with Mirembe, prompting Akeem to pursue him, reconcile family divides, and bless Lavelle's choice of love over tradition, echoing Akeem's own past defiance. Returning to , the princesses repel Izzi's attempted coup, leading Akeem to amend the succession law, naming Meeka as future queen while affirming Lavelle's princely status and brokering peace with Izzi through mutual respect; the film resolves with Lavelle and Mirembe's wedding, a grand celebration reinforcing familial bonds and monarchical continuity.

Development

Announcement and Script Evolution

The sequel project to the 1988 film stemmed from Eddie Murphy's long-standing desire to revisit the story, an interest he had voiced since shortly after the original's release but which faced repeated delays due to narrative challenges and Murphy's shifting career priorities. Formal development accelerated in 2017, when announced the sequel—tentatively titled Coming to America 2—with Murphy attached to star and produce, citing the need for a fresh script that could sustain the franchise's comedic premise three decades later. Original screenwriters and returned to craft an initial draft, collaborating closely with over approximately three months to brainstorm core concepts, including extensions of Prince Akeem's arc into themes of legacy and unintended consequences from his past American escapades. , creator of , was enlisted to rewrite their work, producing an independent draft that the studio evaluated alongside the originals to ensure viability; this process emphasized reconciling the first film's lighthearted cultural satire with updated elements like evolving gender roles in the fictional kingdom of , while avoiding over-modernization that risked diluting nostalgic appeal. Script iterations focused on causal plot drivers, such as Akeem's discovery of an unknown heir, to justify the return to and without contrived reversals of the original's resolutions; and Sheffield's contributions preserved the multi-role character dynamics central to Murphy's performance, while Barris infused contemporary humor drawn from his television experience. By mid-2019, the achieved a locked version suitable for production greenlighting, coinciding with Murphy's career resurgence through , though subsequent disruptions postponed filming rather than altering the finalized narrative foundation.

Pre-production Hurdles

The attachment of director Craig Brewer occurred in March 2019, following Eddie Murphy's positive experience collaborating with him on Dolemite Is My Name the previous year, amid a prolonged development period that had stalled since the project's 2017 announcement under Paramount Pictures. This selection resolved earlier uncertainties in leadership for the sequel, which had seen interest from other talents but no firm commitments until Brewer's involvement ensured alignment with Murphy's vision. Budget negotiations established a production cost of $60 million, reflecting the need to balance ambitious set recreations with fiscal constraints typical of mid-budget comedies in a competitive studio landscape. Eddie Murphy's scheduling conflicts, including his focus on and reluctance to pursue sequels earlier in his career, delayed momentum until ramped up in spring 2019. Location scouting centered on , Georgia, to construct Zamunda's royal environments using soundstages at facilities like , necessitating early coordination for custom builds that echoed the original film's opulent aesthetic while adapting to modern logistical demands. Costume and set designer initiated work in April 2019 to revive 1980s-inspired African royal motifs, addressing challenges in sourcing and fabricating period-authentic elements amid supply chain considerations. The broader industry pivot toward streaming, accelerated by the pandemic's emergence in early 2020, loomed as an external pressure, though commenced on August 17, 2019, prior to widespread disruptions.

Casting

Principal Roles

Eddie Murphy stars as King Akeem Joffer, the protagonist who returns from the original film as the newly crowned ruler of seeking his unknown heir, while also reprising supporting roles such as the Queens barber Clarence, his colleague , and the lead singer Randy Watson of the band Sexual Chocolate to preserve the comedic multi-character tradition that defined his performance in the 1988 predecessor. This central casting leverages Murphy's established chemistry with the franchise's tone, ensuring narrative continuity centered on Akeem's royal duties and personal growth. Arsenio Hall reprises his role as Semmi, Akeem's loyal aide-de-camp who accompanies him to America, alongside additional characters including the barber Morris, Reverend Brown, and tribal elder Baba, aligning with the sequel's emphasis on enduring friendships and cultural bridging between and the U.S. Hall's return fulfills the necessity for a familiar comedic foil to Murphy's lead, drawing on their proven dynamic from the original to ground the story's exploration of legacy and adaptation. Jermaine Fowler plays Lavelle Junson, Akeem's long-lost son raised in as a street-smart ticket scalper unaware of his royal heritage, introducing a character whose American underclass upbringing contrasts sharply with Zamundan to drive themes of and identity. Fowler's selection suits the role's demand for an everyman perspective embodying urban resilience, providing a fresh generational link to Akeem's lineage without overshadowing Murphy's anchor position. Leslie Jones portrays Mary Junson, Lavelle's brash mother from the same neighborhood, whose portrayal underscores familial ties forged in modest circumstances that unexpectedly tie into royal succession. This casting choice emphasizes the plot's causal links between overlooked American roots and African monarchy, using Jones's comedic style to highlight beyond bloodlines alone.

Supporting and Returning Actors

James Earl Jones reprised his role as King Jaffe Joffer, the aging monarch of , appearing in limited scenes that emphasized the continuity of royal lineage from the 1988 original. John Amos returned as Cleo McDowell, the fast-food entrepreneur whose family ties provided a bridge to Akeem's American connections, filmed after a 32-year gap since the first film. Shari Headley resumed her portrayal of Lisa McDowell, now Queen Lisa Joffer, contributing to the ensemble by embodying the evolved domestic dynamics of Akeem's household. Vanessa Bell Calloway came back as Imani Izzi, the betrothed character from the original, whose reappearance underscored unresolved cultural expectations in Zamundan tradition. Louie Anderson reprised Maurice, the McDowell fast-food manager, in scenes that echoed the original's workplace humor, marking a nostalgic callback to supporting roles. These returns, spanning actors aged from their 40s in 1988 to over 70 by production in 2019-2020, leveraged availability after decades in television and film, prioritizing familiarity to sustain the sequel's ensemble cohesion without major recasts. Among new additions, Tracy Morgan portrayed Kareem "Uncle Reem" Junson, Lavelle's streetwise uncle and a relative of the original's Randy Watson character, injecting familial hustler energy into the Queens-based subplot. KiKi Layne debuted as Princess Meeka Joffer, Akeem's eldest daughter and heir, whose role expanded the royal family dynamics with a modern warrior archetype trained in Zamundan customs. These casting choices blended fresh comedic and dramatic support with returning elements, fostering interactions that mirrored the original's blend of cultural clash and family expansion, as seen in group scenes involving extended kin.

Production

Filming Locations and Schedule

for Coming 2 America commenced on August 17, 2019, and concluded on November 9, 2019, in , Georgia, encompassing 57 days of shooting nearly entirely on local stages and sites. The production utilized for the majority of interior sequences, including recreations of Zamunda's opulent palace environments and the My-T-Sharp Barbershop, leveraging the facility's expansive sound stages to simulate African kingdom settings without international travel. Exteriors evoking Zamunda's royal grandeur were captured at rapper Rick Ross's 109-room mansion on the outskirts of , selected for its scale and grounds that doubled as the fictional nation's palace grounds. To depict sequences, the filmmakers employed green screen technology and select urban locations, such as streets in downtown areas, ensuring logistical efficiency while maintaining visual authenticity for the borough settings central to the plot's American return. This approach aligned with the compressed timeline, avoiding disruptions from actor availability issues that had previously affected casting decisions, like L. Jackson's absence due to prior commitments. Filming predated restrictions, permitting standard operational scales without mandated health protocols.

Technical and Logistical Challenges

for Coming 2 America faced logistical demands in replicating the fictional kingdom of primarily through sets and exteriors in Atlanta, Georgia, including sound stages and rapper Rick Ross's mansion as the royal palace. Coordinating transportation of cast and crew across these sites, along with , New York simulations via , required precise scheduling to maintain continuity between African-inspired opulence and urban American settings. Costume designer oversaw the creation of over 800 distinct outfits, emphasizing Afro-futurist elements with intricate fabrics, , and prints for royal courtiers and crowds, which necessitated extensive fittings and on-set adjustments to handle the volume during Atlanta shoots. Props for ceremonial scenes, including throne room artifacts and market stalls, were similarly elaborate, with streamlined by local Georgia production resources but challenged by the need to transport and store voluminous items across multiple venues. The production adhered to Screen Actors Guild standards without strikes, though veteran actor , aged 88, filmed his scenes remotely in New York rather than traveling to , adding coordination hurdles for voice and off-camera elements. No significant weather-related delays were reported, as filming wrapped in November 2019 prior to major disruptions. With a $60 million budget, the leveraged digital —such as digitally de-aging leads and , and New York barbershop and library environments—offering efficiencies over the 1988 original's reliance on practical effects and location shoots in . VFX supervisor Jon Farhat's team integrated these enhancements post-principally, reducing on-set physical builds while preserving the film's comedic physicality.

Post-production

Editing and Visual Effects

The editing of Coming 2 America was performed by David S. Clark, Debra Neil-Fisher, and Billy , who refined the assembly to a 109-minute runtime focused on preserving the film's comedic rhythm through precise timing of dialogue and physical gags. , overseen by supervisor Jon Farhat, were employed sparingly to augment practical production, including set extensions and matte paintings for royal pageantry, CG environments depicting Zamunda's palaces and exteriors, and motion-controlled multi-character shots for crowd scenes. handled CG animals such as lions and elephants to evoke ceremonial grandeur, while Crafty Apes recreated New York barbershop and library facades, and Lola VFX managed hybrid de-aging for flashback sequences blending original 1988 footage with new performances by and . This approach marked a departure from the 1988 original's near-total reliance on practical locations and minimal effects, necessitated in part by restrictions that precluded on-location plates in New York and . Color grading at Light Iron, led by colorist Corinne Bogdanowicz, emphasized a vibrant yet naturalistic Zamundan aesthetic with warm creamy bases accented by golds, blues, and jewel tones in royal interiors, ensuring opulent pageantry without oversaturated hues that could distort skin tones. The final cut integrated these elements for coherence ahead of the film's March 5, 2021, release on .

Music and Sound Design

The original motion picture score for Coming 2 America was composed by Stegall, who drew on orchestral elements including , percussion, chanting, and to evoke the fictional kingdom of Zamunda's regal atmosphere while integrating rhythmic patterns inspired by African traditions. Stegall composed portions of the score on set during filming in , allowing real-time adjustments to align with scenes, and employed live musicians for authenticity amid pandemic constraints that limited full orchestral sessions. This approach maintained continuity with the 1988 film's score—characterized by and motifs—without major orchestral departures, instead updating through subtle hip-hop and infusions to reflect contemporary tastes. The accompanying soundtrack, released by on March 5, 2021, features a mix of new original tracks and licensed songs emphasizing hip-hop and , shifting from the original film's emphasis. Key contributions include the title track "Coming 2 America" by featuring and , which blends pop-R&B with Afro-fusion elements to underscore themes of return and heritage. Other artists such as YG, , and appear on tracks like "I'm a ," reinforcing the film's comedic and cultural fusion through modern urban sounds. Sound design complemented the score by harmonizing ambient room tones with musical cues, enhancing comedic timing through amplified royal flourishes—such as ceremonial horns and echoes—and stylized vocal effects for exaggerated accents in scenes. This integration ensured audio layers supported the film's humor without overpowering narrative flow, with the supervising sound editor collaborating directly with Stegall to balance harmonics across sequences. The overall audio palette prioritized fidelity to the sequel's lighthearted tone, avoiding aggressive electronic overhauls in favor of organic, location-recorded elements.

Release and Marketing

Distribution Decisions

, the original distributor, planned a theatrical release for Coming 2 America on December 18, 2020, but shifted strategy amid widespread theater closures from the , ultimately selling worldwide distribution rights to Amazon Studios in October 2020 for approximately $125 million. This transaction prioritized guaranteed streaming revenue over uncertain returns, which pre-pandemic projections had estimated could exceed $100 million globally given the original film's legacy and Eddie Murphy's draw. Amazon opted for an exclusive digital premiere on Prime Video starting March 5, 2021, forgoing initial theatrical distribution to capitalize on heightened home viewing during lockdowns, with limited subsequent theatrical windows in select reopening markets like parts of and later in 2021. The platform's acquisition reflected a broader industry pivot toward video-on-demand exclusivity for mid-budget titles, valuing subscriber retention and data-driven global accessibility over traditional exhibition risks. The rollout emphasized a U.S.-centric launch to leverage Prime's domestic base, followed by simultaneous worldwide availability on the service, supported by dubbed audio tracks and in multiple languages for non-English markets including , Chinese, and European tongues to broaden appeal in diverse regions. This approach aligned with Amazon's strengths in and , enabling rapid international scaling without reliance on fragmented theatrical partnerships.

Promotional Campaigns

The promotional campaign for Coming 2 America prominently featured a trailer during on February 7, 2021, showcasing Eddie Murphy's return as King Akeem alongside Arsenio Hall's Semmi, with visuals evoking nostalgia for the original film's setting and barber shop antics. This high-visibility spot, which garnered millions of views post-airing, was part of Amazon Studios' strategy to leverage mass-market events for pre-release buzz ahead of the March 5, 2021, streaming debut. Social media efforts amplified the campaign by harnessing Murphy's star power and fan sentiment, with targeted posts emphasizing the 33-year reunion of key cast members and themes of legacy and succession. Platforms like saw trending discussions driven by nostalgia-driven hashtags such as #Coming2America, contributing to organic engagement without specified follower metrics from official disclosures. Brand partnerships adapted from Paramount's initial theatrical plans included tie-ins with for food promotions and for themed activations, focusing on cultural resonance with the film's Queens, New York roots and royal motifs. These collaborations extended to integrations by retailers, prioritizing digital outreach amid reduced physical events. Owing to the , promotional press activities shifted to virtual formats, including multiple online conferences and a live-streamed afterparty on March 3, 2021, where cast discussions highlighted the sequel's delayed production and reunion dynamics. Specific expenditures remained undisclosed, but the inclusion of a ad—costing approximately $5.5 million for a 30-second slot—aligned with Amazon's pattern of multimillion-dollar outlays for flagship streaming titles to drive subscriber acquisition and viewership.

Commercial Performance

Streaming Viewership

Coming 2 America, released on on March 5, 2021, accumulated 1.413 billion viewing minutes in the United States during the week of March 1–7, according to Nielsen measurements, securing the top position on the streaming charts and marking the first instance of a Prime Video original leading the rankings. This figure represented approximately four days of availability, as the film's debut fell mid-week. The following week, from March 8–14, viewership totaled 770 million minutes, a decline of about 45% from the prior period, yet sufficient to retain the number-one spot on Nielsen's U.S. streaming list. Amazon reported that the film achieved the highest opening weekend audience for any streaming movie since theaters closed due to the in March 2020, surpassing other 2021 releases and Prime Video's own in initial viewership momentum. These metrics underscored Coming 2 America's strong debut among streaming comedies, outpacing competitors in early audience capture on Prime Video platforms. Nielsen data indicated that around 40% of first-week viewers identified as African-American, highlighting demographic engagement patterns.

Financial Outcomes

The production budget for Coming 2 America totaled $60 million, covering , cast salaries including Eddie Murphy's reported $15 million compensation, and initial elements. Additional marketing expenditures by Paramount prior to the sale, estimated in the tens of millions for pre-release promotion, were incurred before the disrupted theatrical plans. In October 2020, Paramount sold worldwide distribution rights to Amazon Studios for $125 million, a figure that exceeded the production budget and allowed Paramount to realize an upfront profit without theatrical marketing or release risks amid closures. For Amazon, this acquisition represented the primary cost, financed through its Prime Video content investment strategy, where returns accrue indirectly via subscriber acquisition, retention, and increased viewing hours rather than direct per-viewer fees. Amazon's streaming model causally links content spend to platform economics: high-profile originals like Coming 2 America justify elevated upfront costs by driving platform stickiness, with break-even typically achieved when viewer engagement offsets the investment over 2-3 years through subscription churn reduction and ancillary platform uplift, though exact per-title ROI remains undisclosed due to aggregated reporting. Post-release, the film generated ancillary revenues from merchandise licensing, including apparel lines tied to character motifs and official Paramount-branded apparel, though these streams were secondary and not quantified publicly, contributing modestly to long-tail value in a model divorced from immediacy. Overall, the project's financial outcomes underscore streaming's deferred profitability, with Amazon's $125 million outlay likely yielding modest returns via sustained residuals and ecosystem benefits, contrasting theatrical norms where budgets under $100 million often require $300-400 million grosses for parity.

Reception

Critical Assessments

Coming 2 America garnered mixed critical reception upon its March 4, 2021, release, with reviewers divided on its ability to recapture the original film's charm amid sequel conventions. On , the film holds a 49% approval rating from 251 critics, reflecting sentiments that it prioritizes over fresh storytelling. Similarly, assigns a weighted average score of 52 out of 100 based on 47 reviews, indicating "mixed or average" feedback and underscoring a perceived shortfall in innovation relative to nostalgic callbacks. Critics praising the film often highlighted its nostalgic appeal and Eddie Murphy's enduring charisma as King Akeem, noting how returning elements like the barbershop scenes evoked the 1988 original's warmth without fully replicating its edge. For instance, some reviews commended the sequel's lighthearted reunion of cast members, including Arsenio Hall's multifaceted roles, as a comforting extension of the franchise's comedic legacy for longtime fans. However, detractors frequently lambasted its unoriginal plot recycling and forced humor, arguing that reliance on recycled gags diminished the wit that defined the predecessor. RogerEbert.com awarded it 2 out of 4 stars, with critic Odie Henderson observing that while Murphy remains engaging, the script lacks the bold, memorable humor of the first film, settling into predictable territory. Certain outlets critiqued the film's portrayals as outdated, particularly in handling African and American black characters, without advancing beyond 1980s tropes. The Guardian described it as an "unfunny disaster for representation," faulting archaic stereotypes and humor devoid of contemporary bite, though such assessments drew from subjective cultural lenses rather than empirical comedic efficacy. This split illustrates broader tensions in legacy sequels, where fidelity to source material satisfies some but invites charges of stagnation from others seeking evolved narratives. Overall, professional consensus positioned Coming 2 America as a serviceable but uninspired follow-up, buoyed by star power yet hampered by formulaic execution.

Audience and Fan Responses

Coming 2 America garnered a mixed response, evidenced by its rating of 5.1 out of 10 from over 80,000 user votes. Fans frequently highlighted the joys of the original cast reunion, including reprising Akeem and as Semmi, with praise centered on nostalgic laughs and familiar character dynamics. These elements resonated as , appealing to viewers seeking continuity from the 1988 film rather than innovation. Social media engagement amplified positive fan sentiments through viral clips, particularly those revisiting scenes that echoed the original's cultural touchstones, such as Akeem's return to the neighborhood. Platforms like featured recreations and reactions to these moments, driving shares among comedy enthusiasts. Audience reactions showed signs of generational divide, with older fans valuing the sequel's adherence to the first film's tone and barber shop banter, while some younger viewers expressed dissatisfaction with perceived outdated humor in user reviews. Reddit threads post-release underscored this, where discussions prioritized the film's escapist entertainment and rewatchable gags over expectations of modern thematic updates.

Accolades

Awards Nominations

Coming 2 America earned nominations primarily in categories recognizing comedic and cultural contributions within Black cinema, with limited acknowledgment from broader industry awards bodies. At the held on March 27, 2022, the film received a single nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, credited to Michael Marino, Stacey Morris, and Carla Farmer, reflecting technical efforts in character transformations but no nods in creative categories like directing, , or . The absence of further Oscar recognition aligns with patterns where streaming-exclusive releases, despite visual effects work, often receive scant technical mentions from the . In genre-specific honors, the film was nominated for Best Movie at the 2021 , competing against dramas like and animated fare such as , underscoring its appeal in comedy circuits targeted at audiences. Similarly, at the announced January 18, 2022, Coming 2 America contended for Outstanding Motion Picture alongside titles like King Richard, highlighting niche validation in awards emphasizing representation over mainstream metrics. Eddie Murphy individually drew a for Movie Star at the 2021 People's Choice Awards, voted by audiences and affirming fan-driven recognition amid competition from actors in F9 and . No nominations surfaced at the Golden Globes or for principal cast or film elements, consistent with the sequel's modest critical footprint and streaming distribution limiting visibility in voter-heavy ceremonies.

Controversies

Controversial Scenes

In Coming 2 America, a flashback sequence depicts Prince Akeem being drugged with a spiked by Mary, a woman selected by his attendant Semmi during their time in , rendering Akeem unconscious before occurs, which results in Mary's pregnancy with Akeem's son Lavelle Junson. The scene is presented comedically, with Akeem later discovering the incident upon learning of his heir, but it has been likened by critics to a date-rape scenario due to the non-consensual nature portrayed for humorous effect. Viewer backlash emerged prominently on platforms shortly after the film's March 5, 2021, release on , with numerous users and commenters expressing outrage over the perceived normalization of through male victimization played for laughs, arguing it trivializes issues typically highlighted in reverse-gender contexts. One described the premise as framing the entire narrative around "a really long ," criticizing the lack of for Mary's actions beyond comedic . Defenders, including some film reviewers, countered that the humor aligns with the franchise's tradition of exaggerated, absurd gags rooted in the original 1988 film's playful cultural clashes, without intent to endorse real-world non-consent. Additional controversy arose from a scene involving Zamundan tribal during Lavelle's integration, where a circumcision is humorously negotiated with the phrase "let them cut a little bit of the tip," interpreted by some as insensitive referencing of genital modification practices amid broader debates on cultural traditions. Reactions on platforms like highlighted discomfort with the gag's levity toward bodily autonomy, though it received fewer organized complaints compared to the drugging sequence, with discussions often framing it within the film's satirical take on African tropes rather than direct advocacy. These elements drew mixed responses, with amplifying viewer-driven critiques over institutional reviews, reflecting polarized interpretations of comedic boundaries in 2021 amid heightened sensitivity to portrayals.

Representation and Cultural Critiques

Critics, particularly in left-leaning outlets like , have lambasted Coming 2 America for its "archaic" portrayals of African culture in the fictional kingdom of , depicting inhabitants as simple-minded and technologically backward in contrast to ostensibly more sophisticated American characters, while recycling of both groups without nuance or progression from the original. Such assessments, which emphasize classist caricatures of working-class Americans and outdated African tropes, often disregard the precedent set by the first —where similar juxtapositions of monarchical and urban were not similarly derided but instead contributed to its cultural resonance among audiences. This selective scrutiny reflects a broader pattern in media criticism, where evolving ideological standards retroactively apply contemporary lenses to earlier works that were embraced for their comedic rather than condemned as regressive. Additional analyses, including those from , fault the sequel for amplifying negative stereotypes upon returning to Africa, such as primitive non-royal subjects, patriarchal customs, and generic wildlife-laden backdrops that evoke outdated Western perceptions, thereby squandering an opportunity to depict the continent's modern complexities like urban or economic diversity. Variety's opinion pieces echo this, arguing the film delivers only Hollywood's clichéd version of —rife with , conflict, and hypersexualized figures—despite Africa's real-world advancements, perpetuating a framing that prioritizes over authentic representation as evidenced by persistent negative media patterns documented in reports like the 2019 Africa in the Media study. These critiques, grounded in expectations of "progressive" evolution, overlook empirical precedents: the original film's invented served as a satirical vehicle for cultural commentary, not realism, and its success stemmed from audience affinity for the blend rather than demands for ideological conformity. The film's emphasis on monarchical inheritance—requiring a biological male heir to ensure genetic lineage continuity—reinforces traditional causal mechanisms of succession tied to patrilineal descent, clashing with egalitarian pushes to prioritize social constructs over biological imperatives in leadership roles. While this plot device upholds the franchise's core logic of familial obligation and natural hierarchy, it has drawn implicit rebuke in reviews highlighting "patriarchal traditions" as emblematic of the film's failure to align with post-#MeToo or gender-neutral norms. Such tensions underscore a representational divide: the all-Black principal cast, a notable Hollywood rarity enabling self-directed narratives on Black experiences, achieves visibility for biological and cultural realism yet incurs fault for resisting fluid identity paradigms favored in academia and media institutions prone to left-wing biases that undervalue hereditary continuity.

Legacy

Cultural Influence

Coming 2 America reinforced Eddie Murphy's legacy from the 1980s comedy era by leveraging nostalgia for the original film's themes of Black royalty and romance, positioning it as a rare example of a Black-led romantic fairytale. Murphy highlighted this distinction in interviews, noting the predecessor's unique cultural resonance that the sequel sought to extend through familiar character dynamics and humor. The film's emphasis on returning cast members like amplified callbacks to the original's comedic style, sustaining interest among audiences familiar with Murphy's peak-era work such as and . In the streaming landscape, the sequel exemplified nostalgia economics by delivering a direct follow-up to a 33-year-old hit, achieving record viewership without pioneering new formats or humor paradigms. It amassed 1.4 billion viewing minutes in its first full week on from March 4-10, , marking the platform's inaugural No. 1 ranking on Nielsen's U.S. streaming chart and the highest single-weekend audience for any since theaters closed due to COVID-19. This success underscored a trend of revivals capitalizing on established IP, though critics observed the film's adherence to traditional setups over reinvention. Cultural visibility persisted via social media discussions and references, particularly on platforms like , where elements of the film's aesthetic and dialogue prompted memes and shares within Black online communities. Arsenio Hall equated his 1990s late-night show to "" in promoting the , illustrating how its release reignited conversations tying cultural touchstones to contemporary digital discourse. Sustained reruns on streaming services reflected enduring appeal, with data indicating consistent household engagement post-debut amid broader comedy revivals.

Industry Impact

The release of Coming 2 America on on March 5, 2021, underscored the viability of high-budget streaming exclusives amid the , as the film achieved 1.413 billion minutes of U.S. viewership in its partial first week (March 1–7), marking Amazon's strongest streaming debut to date and surpassing prior pandemic-era records set by titles like . Amazon acquired distribution rights from for approximately $125 million after the film's theatrical plans were disrupted, on top of its $60 million , demonstrating platforms' willingness to invest in star-driven content equivalent to traditional hauls exceeding $100 million. This success validated non-theatrical strategies for delayed projects, influencing subsequent streamer acquisitions of tentpole films to capitalize on subscriber retention without theater dependencies. For Eddie Murphy, the film's performance revived momentum in his feature career, leading to a multi-picture deal with Amazon Studios announced on September 22, 2021, encompassing three starring roles and first-look development rights for original projects tailored to Prime Video. However, by October 2025, no further sequels to Coming 2 America had been greenlit or announced, suggesting the project's value as a standalone nostalgia vehicle rather than a franchise extender, with Murphy pivoting to other revivals like Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). This outcome highlights the one-off commercial viability of legacy sequels in streaming, where initial buzz drives short-term gains without necessitating serialized commitments. In contrast to the original Coming to America's $288.8 million worldwide theatrical gross in 1988, the sequel's streaming pivot—necessitated by pandemic closures—exposed risks in long-gestating follow-ups, including diminished ancillary revenue from and international theaters, and reliance on opaque metrics like viewing minutes over verifiable ticket sales. The shift emphasized causal disruptions from , as studios increasingly hedged against uncertain recoveries by favoring upfront streamer deals, though it also amplified debates on monetizing IP without traditional exhibition windows.

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