LOL 2.0, the sequel to LOL (Laughing Out Loud) directed by Lisa Azuelos, is now available on VOD for purchase. Released in French cinemas on February 11, 2026, the film headlined by Sophie Marceau is available for digital purchase since June 11, 2026, with rental following from June 24, 2026.
LOL 2.0
Film | 2026
Available for digital purchase on VOD starting June 11, 2026
Available to rent on VOD starting from June 24, 2026
Theatrical release: February 11, 2026
Comedy-drama | Runtime: 1h45
Directed by Lisa Azuelos | Starring Sophie Marceau, Thaïs Alessandrin, Vincent Elbaz, Alexandre Astier, Françoise Fabian
Original title: LOL 2.0
Nationality: France
LOL 2.0 arrives as the direct sequel to LOL (Laughing Out Loud), the crowd-pleaser released in 2009 that became a touchstone of French cinema for a generation. The film sees Sophie Marceau reprise her role as Anne, now facing a new chapter in her family life.
In the cast, Sophie Marceau is joined by Thaïs Alessandrin, Vincent Elbaz, Françoise Fabian and Alexandre Astier. The screenplay is by Lisa Azuelos and Frédéric Da, with Thaïs Alessandrin also involved. Filming began on May 26, 2025, sixteen years after the release of the first film.
At 55, Anne is enjoying a freer daily routine now that her children have left home. However, this newfound stability is shattered when her 23-year-old daughter Louise moves back in after suffering setbacks both professionally and romantically. This unexpected return dredges up old tensions and forces mother and daughter to reestablish their roles.
As if that upheaval weren’t enough, Anne learns—almost at the same time—that she’s going to become a grandmother. Between generational clashes, personal doubts, and renewed bursts of affection, she navigates a pivotal period in which certainties waver. The film examines this transition with a focus on how family bonds evolve and how legacies are passed on.
LOL 2.0 continues Lisa Azuelos’ thread, extending her examination of family dynamics and intimate changes through a comedic lens. Having mapped adolescence in the early 2000s, the director now turns her gaze to adulthood, late parenting, and the evolving balance between parents and children who have grown up.
The film extends the universe of the first installment without trying to reproduce it exactly. It speaks to both viewers who grew up with LOL and to an audience drawn to contemporary family comedies. In its tone and themes, it can be likened to French works exploring intergenerational relationships, such as Tout ce qui brille.
With the return of familiar characters and the introduction of new paths, LOL 2.0 offers a contemporary take on parent–child dynamics, tackling the passage of time, life choices, and adapting to the changes life imposes. The film may appeal less to viewers looking for a stand-alone comedy distinct from the original LOL, even if its plot centers on a new life chapter rather than a simple revival of the 2009 adolescence.
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