Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (shortened as Peter Rabbit 2 in other territories) is a 2021 American live action/computer animated comedy film, by Columbia Pictures, directed by Will Gluck and written by Patrick Burleigh and Gluck. It is the thirty-seventh Sony Pictures Animation film and a sequel to 2018's Peter Rabbit and is based on the stories of Peter Rabbit created by Beatrix Potter. The film stars the voice of James Corden as the title character, alongside Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, and David Oyelowo in live action roles, and the voices of Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie.

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 * “Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.”

Live-action actors[edit]

 * Rose Byrne as Bea McGregor
 * Domhnall Gleeson as Thomas McGregor
 * David Oyelowo as Nigel Basil-Jones

Voice cast[edit]

 * James Corden as Peter Rabbit
 * Margot Robbie as Flopsy Rabbit. Robbie also reprises the role of the narrator.
 * Elizabeth Debicki as Mopsy Rabbit
 * Aimee Horne as Cottontail Rabbit. The character was previously voiced by Daisy Ridley.
 * Colin Moody as Benjamin Bunny
 * Lennie James as Barnabas
 * Sia as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
 * Rose Byrne as Jemima Puddle-Duck
 * Domhnall Gleeson as Mr. Jeremy Fisher
 * Sam Neill as Tommy Brock. Neill previously played Mr. McGregor in the first film.
 * Rupert Degas as Samuel Whiskers
 * Ewen Leslie as Pigling Bland
 * Christian Gazal as Felix D'eer
 * Damon Herriman as Tom Kitten
 * Hayley Atwell as Mittens

Production[edit]
In May 2018, it was announced that Sony Pictures had started the development of the sequel to Peter Rabbit. In February 2019, it was announced David Oyelowo had joined the cast of the film, with Rose Byrne and Domnhall Gleeson reprising their roles from the first. Elizabeth Debicki and Margot Robbie were confirmed to reprise their respective roles in October 2019.

Filming[edit]
Principal photography began in January 2019 in Centennial Parklands, Australia.

Release[edit]
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway was theatrically released in Australia on March 19, 2020, before later releasing in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2020 and in the United States on June 18, 2020

Box office[edit]
In Australia, the film debuted to $2.1 million. By its third weekend in the country (where it made $2.5 million), the film had a running total of $9.2 million.

Critical response[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 61% based on reviews from 18 critics, with an average rating of 6.50/10.

Courtney Howard of Variety called it a "superior sequel" and said the film "serves as both a meta-commentary on his humbling past antics and a pivotal point for the eponymous protagonist.".