Amazon Studio unveils official 'Coming 2 America' trailer

It's been YEARS since I had seen the original Coming to America. The film starring Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall opened in theatres in 1988 and became a box office smash grossing over $288 million in total worldwide. It was translated to over 25 languages and has been an iconic movie. Now the highly anticipated sequel, Coming 2 America, is set to have it's global release in over 240 countries exclusively on Prime Video on March 5, 2021. 

In the original, Eddie Murphy plays Prince Akeem Joffer of Zamunda, African royalty who lands in Queens (New York) to find the ideal wife. However, who he was in search of was a woman who loved him for him - not for his title or riches. He takes on a job at the local McDowell's burger joint and learns much about the American culture. It is also where he meets the daughter of his boss. The predictable outcome doesn't stand in the way of this fairy tale story that fans love to watch over and over again. Both lead actors play more than one character within the film which makes this a real gem even to this day showing their incredible range and talent. 

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The sequel, is set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began. Original cast favorites from Coming to America return including King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones), Queen Lisa (Shari Headley), Cleo McDowell (John Amos), Maurice (Louie Anderson) and the motley barbershop crew. Joining this star-studded ensemble are Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha and Teyana Taylor, making Coming 2 America the most anticipated comedy film of the year.

“Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. “Thanks to Eddie Murphy’s comedic genius along with the brilliant filmmakers, writers and fabulous cast, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this new adventure. We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.”

This past Monday, Prime Video hosted a public #RoyalRewatch viewing party of the original film followed by an after party on Instagram Live with DJ DNice. It was the most fun on a Monday night I've had in a while!