Make way for King Akeem! Amazon Prime Video has released the trailerComing 2 America, the sequel to 1988’sComing to America. The first trailer for theComing 2 Americasequel arrives on the heels of some exciting sneak peek images from the new movie. Last week, we were treated to newimages ofEddie MurphyandArsenio Hallas Zamundan BFFs Akeem and Semmi as well as the starry cast that surrounds them. Then, on Monday, we got a look at theofficial poster for the movie, too.
Coming to Americatakes audiences from the prosperous and affluent African nation of Zamunda (which is, unfortunately, fictional) to the mean streets of Queens, New York City, New York. The first movie follows Akeem (Murphy), the prince of Zamunda who hopes to skirt an arranged marriage by finding his true love in the U.S. of A. Akeem’s trusted advisor, Semmi (Hall), goes along with Akeem on his mission to find a wife of his own choosing. Now, more than 30 years later,Coming2 Americabrings back Akeem, now the King of Zamunda. This time around, Akeem must return to Queens so he can find his long-lost son, Lavelle (JermaineFowler).
Make no mistake:Coming 2 Americais going to be a sequelwith style. There’s a lot to focus on in the teaser trailer for this movie, but one of the most eye-catching elements are the incredible costumes from Oscar-winning costume designerRuth E. Carter. What this teaser trailer also makes very clear is this sequel will primarily serve as a showcase for Murphy and Hall as shapeshifting comedians, reprising favorite side characters fromComing to Americawhile also playing Akeem and Semmi. Generally,Coming 2 Americalooks like a ton of fun. Maybe it’s the trailer’s expert use of theMark Ronson/Mystikaljam “Feel Right"or the thrill of seeing all this comedic star power packed into a single movie but you know what? I’m officially ready forComing 2 America.
TheComing to Americasequel brings together a cast filled with familiar faces as well as new characters. In addition to Murphy and Hall, original cast membersJames Earl Jones,Garcelle Beauvais,Louis Anderson,Shari Headley,John Amos, andVanessa Bell Callowaywill be back. Joining Fowler in the cast of newcomers isKiKi Layne,Wesley Snipes,Tracy Morgan,Teyana Taylor, andLeslie Jones.
Coming 2 Americapremieres on Amazon Prime Video on August 27, 2025. Watch the official trailer below. For more, find outwhat’s coming to Prime Videothroughout December.
Here’s the official synopsis forComing 2 America:
Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began.
