Netflix’s highly anticipated comedy film, Murder Mystery 2, is set to release on the streaming platform on March 31, 2023, at 3 am ET.

The movie is a sequel to the 2019 hit film Murder Mystery and stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in the lead roles. Directed by Jeremy Garelick and written by James Vanderbilt, the film promises to be an entertaining watch for viewers worldwide.

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Plot

The movie centers around Nick and Audrey Spitz, a couple who decide to go on a European vacation to rekindle their marriage. However, things take a sudden turn when they are framed for a murder they did not commit. As they try to prove their innocence, they get embroiled in a high-stakes case involving the kidnapping of their friend, the Maharaja. Each guest, family member, and the bride herself become suspects in this quirky mystery comedy flick.

The official synopsis of the movie, released by Netflix, reads, “Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja on his private island.”

The synopsis further adds, “But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin, making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect. MURDER MYSTERY 2 sends Nick and Audrey Spitz on a high-stakes case that finally gives them everything they’ve ever dreamed of: a shot at their detective agency finally becoming successful…and their long-awaited trip to Paris.”

Cast

Adam Sandler reprises his role as Nick Spitz, a police officer on vacation, while Jennifer Aniston plays his wife Audrey Spitz. Adeel Akhtar returns as the Maharaja, and John Kani as Colonel Ulenga. Other cast members include Mark Strong, Jodie Turner-Smith, Mélanie Laurent, Kuhoo Verma, Enrique Arce, Tony Goldwyn, Zurin Villanueva, and Annie Mumolo.

Trailer

Netflix released the official trailer for Murder Mystery 2 on January 30, 2023. The trailer features stunning shots of the Eiffel Tower and the lead characters, Nick and Audrey, as they crash their van into a restaurant. It also gives a glimpse into several key moments of the film while maintaining the suspense of the story.

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Director

Jeremy Garelick, known for his work in The Wedding Ringer and The Break-Up, directs Murder Mystery 2. James Vanderbilt, the writer of The Amazing Spider-Man and Zodiac, penned the screenplay.

Murder Mystery 2 promises to be an exciting watch for fans of the first movie and those who enjoy mystery-comedy flicks. With Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston leading the cast and an impressive supporting cast, the movie looks set to be a hit on Netflix.