Megamind 2 Debuts With Disastrous Rotten Tomatoes Score #megamind #dreamworks

Wazzup Everyone, Welcome Back! The Megamind sequel, originally titled Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate, premiered on the Peacock platform to an overwhelmingly negative reception.

Surprisingly, the film debuted with a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating that no critic gave a positive review, a sentiment shared by the audience who rated it at a dismal 9%.

The negative reception wasn’t entirely unexpected, as the sequel’s trailer had already faced criticism for its changes in animation style.

Nonetheless, it’s quite rare for new films to debut with such low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. DreamWorks’ original 2010 film, Megamind, was lauded for its ability to take beloved superhero stories and tropes and craft a completely unique narrative.

However, Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate was likened to “the cinematic equivalent of reuniting with a long-lost friend, only to realize the reunion was unnecessary,” by a critic from Collider. An IGN critic noted that “the original film’s extravagances have been abandoned, along with the original cast, replaced by a subpar imitation.”

These criticisms, though seemingly mild compared to audience reactions, paint a grim picture. One individual labeled the sequel as “literally the worst film of 2024,” despite it being only two months into the year. Viewers used adjectives like “horrible,” “trash,” and “a joke of a film” to describe Megamind 2.

A disappointed fan of the original film lamented, “This insults Megamind fans who waited years, if not decades, for a new sequel, only to find it’s pure garbage.” They continued to list grievances with the film, citing “betrayal of Megamind’s original story, unnecessary casting, and poor animations.”

The sequel’s changes in animation were deemed inferior to its predecessor, and the absence of original stars like Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and David Cross further exacerbated the disappointment.

Despite reintroducing Megamind’s old team of villains, ‘The Doom Syndicate,’ the film failed to engage audiences, leaving fans disillusioned. While I haven’t watched it yet, I must admit, I’m somewhat curious now. What are your thoughts? Feel free to leave a comment below!