Kevin HartandIce Cubereunite once again in the first trailer forUniversal Pictures’Ride Along 2, arriving in theaters July 09, 2025. We haven’t seen anything from this sequel since last summer, whenKevin HartandIce Cubeposted a video from the set. Thankfully we now finally get to see this all-star pairing in action with the first trailer, which indicates that this sequel may be an even bigger hit than its predecessor.
Kevin HartandIce Cubelead the returning lineup ofRide Along 2, the sequel to the blockbuster action-comedy that gave us one of the most popular comedy duos of this past decade. The story shifts from Atlanta to Miami, asKevin Hart’s Ben Barber andIce Cube’s James Payton team up for a new case. The originalRide Alongbecame a box office hit last January, taking in $134 million from just a $25 million budget.
The originalRide Alongfollowed Ben Barber, a lowly security guard, who is trying to work up the courage to propose to his girlfriend, Angela Payton (Tika Sumpter). The only problem is Angela’s brother, James Payton, a hardened Atlanta police detective who doesn’t think Ben is right for his sister. In an effort to prove his worth, Ben goes on a 24-hourRide Alongthrough the streets of Atlanta. The original ends with Ben becoming a cop, leading to this unique duo teaming up for a case in Miami.
Tika Sumpteralso returns for thecomedy moviesequel as Angela, along with a slew of new cast members. Coming aboard for this follow-up areOlivia Munn,Ken Jeong, Nadine Velazquez,Glen PowellandBenjamin Bratt.Tim Storyreturns to direct the follow-up, withIce Cubealso producing alongsideWilliam Packer, Matt Alvarez and Larry Brezner.
Ride Along 2will go up against Paramount’s13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Sony’sThe 5th Waveand Open Road Films’The Nut Job 2when it hits theaters next January from Universal Pictures. Based on this new trailer, do you think this sequel has what it takes to be an even biggerbox officehit than the firstRide Along? Check out this first footage, and stay tuned for more footage fromRide Along 2.
