Hop 2

Hop 2 is a 2021 American 3D live-action/computer-animated fantasy comedy film. A sequel to Hop (2011), it is directed by Tim Story based on a screenplay by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio and Brian Lynch and a story by Paul and Daurio. It reprises the roles of James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco, Gary Cole, Elizabeth Perkins and Tiffany Espensen, and introduces John Goodman as Jasper.

E.B. the Easter Bunny (Brand) -- now in his 30s -- manages an Easter factory with his friend Fred O'Hare (Marsden) and spreads joy to children across the town. However, a mischievous rabbit named Jasper (Goodman) steals E.B.'s magical golden egg, causing chaos. E.B., Fred, and a group of unlikely allies embark on an epic adventure to retrieve the egg and restore stability. Unlike the first film, the animation was provided by Wētā FX. Christopher Lennertz returned to compose the score.

Hop 2 was produced by Illumination and Buddy Animation, in association with Relativity Media and Dentsu. It was theatrically released on April 15, 2021 in the United States by Universal Pictures after having its premiere at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 1. It received praise for its performances, voice cast, animation, musical score, cinematography and writing, with many deeming it an improvement over its predecessor. It grossed $586 million worldwide on a budget of $120 million.