Dumb and Dumber 2: The Returns picks up 20 years after the events of the original film. Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) has been living in a care facility, pretending to be in a coma for a decade as a prank on Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels). When Harry visits Lloyd to reveal he needs a kidney transplant, Lloyd finally “wakes up,” and the two reunite in their usual idiotic fashion. Harry then discovers he has a long-lost daughter, Penny, who has inherited a massive fortune from her late mother. However, Penny has gone missing after being conned by Elon Muskrat (a parody of Elon Musk), a tech billionaire who plans to use her inheritance to fund his absurd space project, “DumbX.”
The duo embarks on a chaotic road trip in their upgraded “Mutt Cutts” van to find Penny and stop Muskrat. Along the way, they accidentally join a secret government mission, crash a wedding, and even end up in space after mistaking Muskrat’s rocket for a carnival ride. The climax sees Harry and Lloyd accidentally saving the day by pressing random buttons on Muskrat’s space station, causing it to self-destruct. Penny is saved, but she’s so embarrassed by her father’s antics that she pretends not to know him. The movie ends with Harry and Lloyd celebrating their “victory,” only to realize they’ve left Penny behind in space.
Trailer Breakdown
The trailer opens with Lloyd waking up from his “coma” and pranking Harry. It quickly transitions to their discovery of Penny’s inheritance and her disappearance. The trailer highlights their ridiculous road trip, including scenes of them crashing a wedding, riding a rocket, and causing chaos in Muskrat’s space station. The humor is classic Dumb and Dumber, with slapstick comedy, absurd one-liners, and over-the-top scenarios.
Cast and Crew
- Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas
- Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne
- Guest Stars: Cameos include Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and a parody version of Elon Musk played by Bill Hader.
- Director: Bobby Farrelly
- Writers: Peter Farrelly and Bennett Yellin
Budget and Production
The film had a budget of $50 million, with much of it spent on CGI for the space scenes and the upgraded “Mutt Cutts” van. Filming took place in Los Angeles, New Mexico, and a soundstage for the space sequences.
Release Date
The movie is set to release in theaters on December 20, 2025, just in time for the holiday season.
Summary
Dumb and Dumber 2: The Returns is a hilarious, over-the-top sequel that brings back the iconic duo for another round of idiotic adventures. With a mix of nostalgia, absurd humor, and a surprisingly heartfelt story, it’s a must-watch for fans of the original.
