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Aug 2, 2024, 7:56:30 PM8/2/24

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As the new ruler of Zamunda, King Akeem learns of a son he fathered during his adventures in Queens. With the kingdom needing a true heir to the throne, he and his right hand man Semmi go back to America in search of the next would-be King. Starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, and many more, Coming 2 America is a welcome return to the 1988 classic that feels like a loving tribute. Imperfect? Certainly. But entertaining nonetheless.

The film followed Prince Akeem (Murphy) who upon his 21st birthday, is introduced to his future wife in an arrangement by his parents, played by James Earl Jones and Madge Sinclair. Unhappy with the idea of marrying for anything other than love, he and his trusted pal Semmi (Hall) head off to Queens, New York to find someone who he can truly connect with.

Returning for the sequel are original writing duo Blaustein and Sheffield, with the addition of Kenya Barris, creator of the hit series Black-ish. With those three and director Craig Brewer, Coming 2 America delivers a lot of the same great humor from the original, following a similar structure. Nothing feels recycled though, instead serving as a great homage to some memorable moments and lines.