Release: 2024-07-18
Runtime: 1h 52m (112 minutes)
JJ, a veteran CIA agent, reunites with his protégé Sophie, in order to prevent a catastrophic nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.
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Genres: Action, Comedy
Cast: Dave Bautista, Anna Faris, Kristen Schaal, more
Dave Bautista
as J.J.
Anna Faris
as Nancy
Kristen Schaal
as Bobbi
Chloe Coleman
as Sophie Newton
Ken Jeong
as David Kim
Aurélia Agel
as Air Hostess
Flula Borg
as Crane
Craig Robinson
as Connelly
Peter Segal
as Angry Baker (as Pete Segal)
Nicola Correia Damude
as Christina
Billy Barratt
as Ryan
Taeho K
as Collin
JJ, a veteran CIA agent, reunites with his protégé Sophie, in order to prevent a catastrophic nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.
Rome isn't ready.
My Spy: The Eternal City is an upcoming American action-comedy film directed by Pete Segal, set to be released on 18 July 2024. This movie is a sequel to the 2020 film My Spy and features a returning cast that includes Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal, and Ken Jeong. New faces in the film include Flula Borg, Craig Robinson, and Anna Faris.
The story picks up after the first movie, where characters JJ, Sophie, and Kate have relocated to Langley, Virginia. JJ has transitioned from field work to a desk job as a CIA analyst while trying to train Sophie to become an agent. Now a teenager, Sophie feels overwhelmed by JJ's training and doesn't fully accept him as her father, despite their close bond.
Things take a turn when JJ leads a mission with Christina, who gathers critical intel on Soviet-era weapons of mass destruction scattered across Europe. However, disaster strikes as Christina is ambushed, leading to her mysterious death. As JJ and Sophie prepare for a school trip to Italy, where Sophie's choir will perform at a G7 event, complications arise when Sophie’s friend Collin gets kidnapped.
The film escalates into a thrilling chase as JJ, Sophie, and other characters work together to uncover the kidnapper's identity, who turns out to be Simon Crane, a nemesis from JJ’s past. With an impending threat concerning the WMDs, JJ and Sophie must navigate a series of challenges in order to save Collin and stop a catastrophic event from occurring, all while balancing their personal struggles.
As the plot thickens in Rome, JJ and Sophie find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations, including a thrilling rescue mission at a military base and a tense confrontation at the Vatican. With time running out, the characters band together to thwart the kidnapper's plans while also addressing their own emotional arcs.
Critics have already begun to weigh in on the film, with early reviews on Rotten Tomatoes indicating a mixed reception. As of now, the film holds a 21% approval rating from critics, highlighting a struggle with pacing and writing, despite praise for Bautista's comedic talent.
With its mix of action, humor, and heartwarming moments, My Spy: The Eternal City is poised to be an entertaining viewing experience for fans of the original film and newcomers alike. The movie will be available for streaming on Prime Video.
As anticipation builds for this sequel, audiences can look forward to seeing how JJ and Sophie’s journey unfolds, along with the comedic chaos and thrilling espionage action that fans have come to love.
