Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 (original title) animated film directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn, penned by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Released in French theaters on February 5, 2014 (1h35), this family-friendly adventure, suitable for viewers aged 6 and up, will be available on Netflix starting February 15, 2026. It is the direct sequel to the 2009 hit animated film Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.
After being forced to destroy his groundbreaking machine that turned water into food—an invention that once caused rainstorms of cheeseburgers and spaghetti tornadoes—Flint Lockwood believed he had moved on. But the machine didn’t quite disappear. Instead, it now produces bizarre hybrid creatures, half-animal, half-food, known as the “Miam-Nimals.”
Flint and his crew return to the island to put an end to the experiment that has spiraled out of control. The landscape has transformed into a lush, edible jungle, teeming with tacodiles, Cheddaraignées, and even Hippopatates. The adventure centers around exploring this whimsical ecosystem, where the scientific danger is paired with a playful commentary on the inventor’s responsibility.
Unlike the original film, based on the illustrated book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, this sequel features an original storyline that doesn't adapt the second book, Pickles to Pittsburgh. Directors Chris Miller and Phil Lord step back from directing responsibilities, handing the reins to Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn, while still serving as executive producers.
The visual work combines 3D animation with painterly 2D-inspired elements to create the illusion of moving within a painting. The teams diligently analyzed textures and movements of real foods—such as syrup, coconut milk, and fruits—to enhance the authenticity of the Miam-Animals. Each creature, crafted by Craig Kellman, blends culinary observation with imaginative graphic design.
The city of San Franjose and the company Live Corp, a caricature of Silicon Valley tech giants, continue the lighthearted satire from the first film. The original voice cast features Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and Neil Patrick Harris, while the French version includes notable talents such as Jonathan Lambert and Pauline Lefevre.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Film | 2014
Released in cinemas on: February 5, 2014
Available on Netflix from: February 15, 2026
Animation, Comedy, Family | Duration: 1h35
Directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn | Starring Jonathan Lambert, Bill Hader, Pauline Lefevre
Original title: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2
Country: United States
Following a creative and visually vibrant follow-up, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 expands on the universe introduced in the first film by emphasizing the ingenuity of the characters and the power of teamwork. Now available on Netflix, it offers a fresh look at this animated take on wild science and its surprising twists.
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