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Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America

A sequel is in the heir.

20216.31h 48m

Overview

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

Directed by Craig Brewer
Written by Kenya Barris, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein
Produced by Kevin Misher, Brian Oliver, Eddie Murphy
Box OfficeBudget: $60.0M0

Top Cast

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson

Arsenio Hall

Arsenio Hall

Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba

Jermaine Fowler

Jermaine Fowler

Lavelle Junson

Leslie Jones

Leslie Jones

Mary Junson

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Uncle Reem

KiKi Layne

KiKi Layne

Meeka

Shari Headley

Shari Headley

Lisa

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

General Izzi

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

King Jaffe Joffer

John Amos

John Amos

Cleo McDowell

Themes & Keywords

africaprinceheir to the thronesequelmischievousdramatic

About Coming 2 America

Coming 2 America is a comedy film released in 2021 exploring themes of africa, prince, heir to the throne, sequel, mischievous, dramatic. Directed by Craig Brewer, it stars Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler. Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

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