'Coming 2 America,' the follow-up to the hit '80s film is here.

In 1988,&nbsp;the comedy film Coming to America&nbsp;starring <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/best-thanksgiving-movies-to-watch" target="_blank">Eddie Murphy</a> and Arsenio Hall became one of the highest grossing films of the year. Directed by John Landis, Murphy plays&nbsp;Prince Akeem of the fictional African nation Zamunda, who travels under the radar to New York with his best friend and aide Semmi (Hall) in search for love.

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With quotable catchphrases, Coming to America&nbsp;developed a cult following and a cultural impact long after its release (for one, it inspired celebrity couple Halloween costumes, like <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/9jpK_LPw2T/">Beyonc&eacute; and Jay-Z dressing up like Zamunda characters in 2015</a>). The film also featured an all-Black cast, and was the first movie in which Murphy played multiple characters (with some help from the makeup department).

Now, 33 years later, Murphy and Hall return with a sequel&nbsp;to the hit &lsquo;80s film,&nbsp;Coming 2 America. Murphy&rsquo;s character is about to become King of Zamunda, and he must&nbsp;deal with his grown daughter and his newly discovered son, who lives in New York City, to settle his line of succession. Soon, he&nbsp;and Hall re-embark on another trip back to America. The long-awaited sequel is directed by Craig Brewer, and releases today on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Coming-2-America-Eddie-Murphy/dp/B08QZN6LCM" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a>.

Coming 2 America - Official Trailer

The original cast will be returning, plus new additions like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-dressed-celebs-at-the-2021-golden-globe-awards" target="_blank">Tracy Morgan</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/who-made-us-laugh-this-year-tiktok-benny-drama" target="_blank">Leslie Jones</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/kiki-layne-actress-facts-coming-2-america" target="_blank">KiKi Layne</a>, who plays Murphy&#39;s eldest daughter and possible heir to the throne. Murphy&#39;s own daughter,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/eddie-murphy-daughter-bella-murphy-coming-2-america-role-interview-000018696.html" target="_blank">Bella</a>, will also be making her acting debut in the film. Thanks to its fan-favorite predecessor&nbsp;and A-list cast,&nbsp;Coming 2 America is one&nbsp;of the most anticipated <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/new-movies-tv-shows-stream-march-2021-netflix-hbo-max-apple-hulu" target="_blank">films of the year</a>.

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