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The world’s most fascinating crime team is officially coming to Netflix. Following its massive theatrical release, the hit sequel bad guys 2 A Netflix streaming premiere date has finally been set as part of the ongoing partnership between Universal and Netflix. This follows an initial short stint where the film was only for Peacock.
we can confirm this bad guys 2 (2025) will be available to stream on Netflix US starting Saturday, March 21, 2026. It’s one of at least four recent Universal movies set to release throughout the month, which also includes new live-action titles for Netflix, given that Universal’s first-window deal for them was initially with Prime Video, but has been pushed back a year.
If you follow our coverage, you know that Universal’s animated slate (including DreamWorks and Illumination) has followed a unique “shared window” deal for several years. This ensures that the biggest animated blockbusters are split between Peacock and Netflix during their first year of release. This deal will continue for the foreseeable future.
bad guys 2 There will be an exclusive for Netflix for one 10 month window Starting from 21st March. After this period, the film will return to its permanent home on Peacock in early 2027.
Home of ‘The Bad Guys’ franchise
Netflix has become a favorite destination for fans of Aaron Blabay’s reformed villains. In addition to the upcoming sequel, subscribers can currently stream the 2022 original the bad guys The film, which has remained a staple in the Netflix top 10 since its release. We’re told Netflix will keep it running until January 1, 2027.
Additionally, Netflix remains the exclusive home for the franchise’s animated specials, including:
These shorts were created exclusively for Netflix, making this platform the most complete way to experience the series before the sequel arrives.
What is ‘The Bad Guys 2’ about?
director Pierre PerifelThe sequel finds Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Ms. Tarantula, Mr. Shark, and Mr. Piranha struggling to maintain their new “Good Guy” status. His resolve is put to the ultimate test when he is forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of elite criminals. bad girls.
Return and new voice cast
- Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf
- marc maron as mr snake
- aquafina As Ms. Tarantula
- Craig Robinson as mr shark
- Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha
- zazie beetz as Dianne Foxington
- Maria Bakalova As Kitty Kat (New)
Are you ready for the team’s return? Let us know in the comments if you’ll be watching the entire franchise over and over again on March 21st! For more on what’s coming to Netflix US during March 2026, keep it locked here – What’s on Netflix.