Following The New Adventures of Aladdin, Alad'2 is a French comedy directed by Lionel Steketee and penned by Daive Cohen. Released in cinemas across France on October 3, 2018, the film features Kev Adams, Jamel Debbouze, and Vanessa Guide in a playful parody that twists classic tales with a humorous, modern twist, filled with pop culture references and anachronistic jokes. After making the rounds on home release and streaming platforms, the movie will be broadcast on M6 on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 9:10 PM.
Having freed Baghdad from the Vizier’s grip, Aladdin enjoys the luxuries of the palace… but he doesn’t find happiness there. He’s slow to ask for the princess’s hand in marriage, while boredom sets in and political tensions remain delicate. The arrival of a new suitor is about to shake up this fragile peace.
A feared dictator, Shah Zaman, makes his way to the palace: he declares his intention to seize the city and marry the princess. Aladdin is left with no option but to flee, driven by a single goal — to find the Genie and turn the tide. As the rivalry heats up, the film unfolds a series of absurd situations, parody sketches, and playful twists on the classic One Thousand and One Nights stories, constantly blending the fairy-tale grandeur with modern humor.
In terms of production, Alad'2 continues the comedic franchise established by the first film, which enjoyed a wide audience in theaters. The screenplay embraces parody — from Disney-style songs and playful nods to tonal shifts — contrasting the innocent chatter of Aladin with the flamboyant authority of Shah Zaman, portrayed by Jamel Debbouze.
Filming took place across Ouarzazate in Morocco for the outdoor scenes, and at the Épinay studios near Paris for the palace interiors. This setup helps maintain a deliberately vibrant and stylized visual aesthetic, tailored to deliver a highly visual humor designed to appeal to families and teenagers.
The cast also emphasizes continuity: Vanessa Guide returns as the princess, while the encounter between Kev Adams and Jamel Debbouze drives the core of the confrontation scenes. The film favors a straightforward formula — redemption, rivalry, the return of the Genie — serving as a backdrop for a series of sketches and playful twists.
Alad'2
Movie | 2018
Released in theaters: October 3, 2018
Broadcast on M6 on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Comedy | Duration: 1h38
Directed by Lionel Steketee | Starring Kev Adams, Jamel Debbouze, Vanessa Guide
Original title: Alad'2
Country: France
By twisting the traditional fairy tale into parody, Alad'2 continues the universe established in The New Adventures of Aladdin, blending a storyline of romantic rivalry and power struggles with a comedic duo at the center, all set against a bold, playful pop-inspired aesthetic.
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Dates and Opening Time
On February 20, 2026
