Directed by Joel Crawford and written by Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman, this animated film features the original voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds. Released in theaters in France on July 7, 2021, the DreamWorks feature film will be available on Netflix on December 12, 2025. This sequel develops a new family adventure, centered on the encounter between the Croods and the Bettermans, a more evolved family.
The Crood family continues their quest to find a safe place to live. Their expedition leads them to a fertile area surrounded by walls, where the Betterman family already resides. More technologically advanced, the Bettermans welcome the Croods with enthusiasm tinged with mistrust, sparking the first rivalries.
The two families face an external threat that forces them to cooperate. In this adventure, each discovers the strengths of the other and the limitations of their own way of life.
DreamWorks entrusted the direction of this sequel to Joel Crawford, who has already worked on storyboards for several of the studio's productions, such as the Kung Fu Panda trilogy. Initially planned after the success of the first film in 2013, this sequel was canceled in 2016 before being revived in 2017. The budget is estimated at around $65 million, lower than that of the first film. The voice cast welcomes newcomers Peter Dinklage, Leslie Mann, and Kelly Marie Tran. The soundtrack features iconic songs from the 1970s and 1980s reinterpreted with the participation of Tenacious D. The production introduces many new creatures to enrich the universe.
The atmosphere favors a family tone, combining humor, rhythm, and adventure scenes. The themes address coexistence, evolution, and family dynamics. The film is aimed at a wide audience, particularly children aged six and up.
The Croods 2: A New Age
Film | 2021
On Netflix December 12, 2025
Animation | Running time: 1 hour 36 minutes
By Joel Crawford | Starring Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone
Original title: The Croods: A New Age
Nationality: United States
This arrival on Netflix allows you to rediscover the Crood family's adventures, filled with humor, inventiveness, and unexpected encounters.
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