Men in Black II (2002)
Agents Kay and Jay are back in black, racing to stop a shape-shifting alien villain from destroying the planet they swore to protect.
Men in Black II - Movie Information
- Original Title: Men in Black II
- Release Year: 2002
- Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 28m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 3, 2002 (Australia - PG), July 3, 2002 (United States - PG-13), July 3, 2002 (Canada - PG), August 2, 2002 (United Kingdom - PG), July 18, 2002 (Germany - 12), August 7, 2002 (France - 12), August 2, 2002 (India), July 4, 2002 (New Zealand), July 12, 2002 (Brazil - L), July 12, 2002 (Mexico - A), September 13, 2002 (Italy - T), August 30, 2002 (Spain - 7), July 12, 2002 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: MIIB (US), Hombres de Negro 2 (SV), MIIB - Back in Black (SE), Lyudi v chornom 2 (RU), MIB - Homens de Preto 2 (BR), MIB - Homens de Negro II (PT), MIIB: Hombres de negro II (Men in Black 2) (ES), Lyudy v chornomu 2 (UA)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Parkes+MacDonald Production
- Production Countries: United States of America
Men in Black II - Plot
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of the universe. It's been four years since the alien-seeking agents averted an intergalactic disaster of epic proportions. Now it's a race against the clock as Jay must convince Kay – who not only has absolutely no memory of his time spent with the MIB, but is also the only living person left with the expertise to save the galaxy – to reunite with the MIB before the earth submits to ultimate destruction.
Men in Black II - Trailer
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Same planet. New scum.
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Men in Black II - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Barry Sonnenfeld
Main Cast
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Will Smith
- Rip Torn
- Lara Flynn Boyle
- Johnny Knoxville
- Rosario Dawson
- Tony Shalhoub
- Patrick Warburton
- Jack Kehler
- David Cross
Writers
- Robert Gordon
- Barry Fanaro
Producers
- Walter F. Parkes
- Laurie MacDonald
Men in Black II - FAQs
Who are the main actors in Men in Black II?
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones lead the cast as Agents Jay and Kay. They're joined by Lara Flynn Boyle as the villain Serleena, Rosario Dawson as Laura Vasquez, Johnny Knoxville as the two-headed Scrad/Charlie, Rip Torn as Zed, and Tony Shalhoub as the memorable alien pawnbroker Jeebs.
Is Men in Black II a sequel to the original film?
Yes, Men in Black II is a direct sequel to the 1997 blockbuster Men in Black. Set four years after the events of the first film, it reunites the core cast and creative team — including director Barry Sonnenfeld and composer Danny Elfman — for another alien-busting adventure in New York City.
What is Men in Black II about?
Agent Jay must track down his retired partner Kay, who has had his memory wiped, to stop Serleena — a shape-shifting alien seductress — from destroying Earth. The catch? Kay is the only person who knows the secret that can save the planet, and he doesn't remember a thing about his MIB days.
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What is the age rating for Men in Black II?
Men in Black II is rated PG-13 in the United States, making it suitable for most audiences aged 13 and up. The film contains sci-fi action, some crude humor, and alien creature effects. In other markets it carries similar ratings, including PG in Australia and Canada and a 12 certificate in the UK.
How did Men in Black II perform at the box office?
Despite a hefty $140 million production budget, Men in Black II was a solid commercial success, grossing over $445 million worldwide. While critics found it lighter than its predecessor, audiences turned out in force, making it one of the bigger earners of the summer 2002 season.
How long is Men in Black II?
Men in Black II runs 88 minutes — making it a lean, fast-paced ride that clocks in noticeably shorter than most summer blockbusters. It's a breezy watch that wastes no time getting the band back together and launching straight into alien-chasing action.
What movies are similar to Men in Black II?
If you enjoyed Men in Black II, you might like Men in Black: International (2019) for more MIB universe fun, or Ghosted (2023) and Heart of Stone (2023) for action-comedy thrills. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) and Secret Headquarters (2022) also offer a similar blend of genre spectacle and humor.
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