The Longest Yard 2 (2025) picks up years after the events of the original, with Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) now a retired football legend, living a quiet life. When a new scandal erupts at a maximum-security prison, the warden (played by a cunning new antagonist) decides to revive the infamous inmates-versus-guards football game as a publicity stunt. This time, the stakes are higher: the winning team earns early parole, while the losers face harsher sentences.
Dwayne Johnson joins the cast as Jack “The Rock” Carter, a former NFL star wrongfully imprisoned. Crewe is brought in as a consultant, but soon finds himself coaching the inmates again, this time alongside Carter. The two form an uneasy alliance, blending Crewe’s cunning with Carter’s raw power and leadership.
The film’s plot centers on the team’s struggle to unite a new generation of inmates, each with their own quirks and backstories. Training montages, comedic mishaps, and heartfelt moments abound as the team faces sabotage from the guards and the warden’s underhanded tactics. The climactic game is a brutal, high-stakes showdown, with Carter and Crewe leading a last-minute comeback. In a twist, Carter is offered a deal to throw the game but refuses, inspiring the team to victory. The film ends with the inmates winning, exposing the warden’s corruption, and Carter’s name cleared.
The production budget for The Longest Yard 2 is estimated at $90 million, reflecting the star power of Johnson and Sandler, elaborate set pieces, and high-octane football sequences. Marketing and promotional costs add another $40 million. With strong box office appeal, especially among fans of sports comedies and the original film, the movie is projected to gross around $350 million worldwide. After deducting production and marketing expenses, the net income is estimated at $220 million, making it a major commercial success and setting the stage for potential spin-offs or sequels.
