Paramount had to sell the distribution rights to Amazon Prime Video due to pandemic.
Subsequently, confirming that the second part of the classic comedy starring Eddie Murphy will head directly to Amazon Prime Video due to the coronavirus pandemic, the release date of “Coming 2 America” was finally announced this week, but it will not be sooner than most were hoping for.
The sequel to Coming to America will be headlined on the big screen at the end of 2020, but the Covid-19 outbreak has caused many cinemas to close. And although some cinemas are open, not many people go to see the movies.
Because of this, Paramount decided to sell the distribution rights to Amazon Prime Video. This change resulted in a new release date for Coming 2 America, which has been revealed to be March 5, 2021, that is, several months later than estimated.
‘Coming 2 America’ will tell the story of the return of Prince Akem (Murphy) to the United States, and will once again be accompanied by his faithful advisor Semmi (Arsenio Hall) in order to find his lost son. The actors will include James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, John Amos, Louie Anderson, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha and Teyana Taylor.
The sequel to Coming to America will be written by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein and David Sheffield; Producers include Kevin Misher and Eddie Murphy, Brian Oliver, Bradley Fischer, Valerii An, Barris, Charisse, Kenya. Hewitt-Webster, Michele Imperato Stabile, and Andy Berman. Although the direction will fall under Craig Brewer,
