Retirement Home 2: Kev Adams makes his comeback on TF1

Broadcast on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 9:10 PM on TF1 and available on TF1+, Maison de retraite 2 is a French comedy directed by Claude Zidi Jr.. Released in theaters on February 14, 2024, this sequel to the unexpected 2022 hit was written by Kev Adams and Élodie Hesme. It features returning stars such as Daniel Prévost, Liliane Rovère, and Firmine Richard, alongside new appearances by Jean Reno, Chantal Ladesou, Amanda Lear, Michel Jonasz, and Enrico Macias. The film continues the intergenerational universe introduced in the first installment, which had attracted over two million viewers at the box office.

When the Lino Vartan home, which caters to both seniors and young orphans, is forced to close due to health restrictions, Milann is compelled to accept an invitation from a seaside retirement home to shelter everyone over the summer. The small group boards Alban’s bus, heading toward the Bel Azur Club—a seaside villa that feels like a dreamlike escape. For the children, who have never experienced a holiday before, arriving on the coast carries the promise of something magical.

However, what starts as coexistence soon turns into outright conflict. The long-time residents of the facility view the newcomers with suspicion, and war breaks out among the seniors. In its final act, the story shifts into a nearly noir-style comedy, with Kev Adams describing it as a nod to Ocean’s Eleven. Each character leverages their skills to outwit the schemes of a private group called “Major Santé.” The film also subtly explores the functioning of nursing homes, echoing recent public debates on the subject.

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After Thomas Gilou directed the first film, the project was handed over to Claude Zidi Jr., who’s already worked on Les Déguns and Ténor. The son of renowned French comedy director Claude Zidi, he brings to this project a blend of troupe humor and social commentary. The film kicked off the Alpe d’Huez International Comedy Film Festival 2024. Kev Adams, who also produced and co-wrote the screenplay, explained that the sequel was envisioned in light of the strong, lasting success of the original, which played well in theaters and on home video — notably earning a Public Award at the French Film Trophies.

Alongside the legendary actors—Daniel Prévost, Jean-Luc Bideau, Liliane Rovère, and Firmine Richard—new faces emerge, including Jean Reno as Lorenzo and Anne Marivin as a determined manager convinced she's acting in the best interests of her residents. The ensemble creates a ensemble piece that weaves between broad comedy and satire of profit-driven motives in certain private facilities. This broadcast on TF1 is part of an expanding universe, with Maison de retraite, la série announced for both TF1 and TF1+.

Retirement Home 2
Movie | 2024
In theaters starting February 14, 2024
Airing on TF1: March 1, 2026, at 9:10 PM
Comedy | Duration: 1h42
Directed by Claude Zidi Jr. | Starring Kev Adams, Jean Reno, Daniel Prévost
Original title: Retirement Home 2
Country: France

Retirement Home 2

Following on the heels of a recent hit in French cinema, Maison de retraite 2 continues to explore the bonds between generations, blending humor, collective clashes, and social issues. Anchored by a diverse cast spanning multiple ages, the film stays true to the tradition of French ensemble comedies, while also adding a sharper, more satirical edge in its final act.

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