Boss Baby 2 Release Date Delayed due to COVID-19

"The Boss Baby 2" release date is pushed back by six months to fill in the September 2021 slot for "The Bad Guys." The Boss Baby sequel was set to release on March 26, 2021. Instead, DreamWorks Animation confirmed the new Boss Baby sequel release date will be on September 17, 2021.

COVID-19 Pandemic Delays Boss Baby 2 Release Date

Families are excited over the sequel to The Boss Baby released in 2017. The first film alone earned over $500 million worldwide. The success of the film made Universal Pictures and Dreamworks Animation quickly announce the making of a sequel.

 However, movie enthusiasts on Screenrant believe the delay is likely due to the ongoing pandemic. Pushing the theatrical release to the third quarter of 2021 offers some leeway for the pandemic to subside so families can safely watch the film on the big screen.

Several other film companies have also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many adapted a dual release method that allows theaters and streaming companies to feature their films.

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The Bad Guys Release Date 2022

Meanwhile, the upcoming computer-animated comedy "The Bad Guys" will be aiming for a 2022 theater release. The film is based on the bestselling Scholastic book series by Aaron Blabey. The film is directed by longtime DreamWorks animator Pierre Perifel.

"The Bad Guys" focuses on the stories of the misunderstood villains namely Mr. Wolf, Ms. Tarantula, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Snake. The five notorious crooks are tired of a life of crime and decide to take on the challenge of becoming good. The film will be DreamWorks Animation's first original full-length feature film and first original film with the 2020 MPA logo.

September 17, 2021 Release Date Slot Meant for Canned Film

Before "The Boss Baby: Family Business" took on the September 17, 2021 release date, there was another film that the previous slot owner, "The Bad Guys" replaced.

"Spooky Jack" was a DreamWorks Animation film slated to release on September 17, 2021. The film highlights the story of three siblings who discover creatures in the eerie home they moved into. The siblings take on the Boogeyman in the night, the mischievous leprechauns, and find the elusive Big Foot.

Jason Blum was the executive producer of "Spooky Jack" co-produced with Blumhouse Productions. However, the film was taken off the release schedule date and was replaced by "The Bad Guys", Cartoon Brew reported. Now, the release date belongs to The Boss Baby 2.

The Boss Baby: Family Business Trailer Revealed

If you are yet to see The Boss Baby sequel trailer, check it out below. New characters come into the film including Eva Longoria, Jeff Goldblum, Amy Sedaris, and Ariana Greenblatt. Alec Baldwin returns as the voice of Ted while the adult Tim will be voiced by James Marden.

Tim and Ted grow up and part ways. When Tim has his own son, he finds out his baby daughter Tina is also an agent from BabyCorp. Amy Sedaris voices Tina who is set to get Tim and Ted into a new mission and an exciting adventure.

Jeff Goldblum joins The Boss Baby family introduced as the villan Dr. Edwin Armstrong. Tina is out to investigate Dr. Armstrong who has been teaching babies to behave badly. Coincidentally, Dr. Armstrong is also the head of Greenblatt school where Tim's other daughter, Tabitha goes to.

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