Cruella 2: Madea Calling (2026) is the kind of sequel nobody saw comingâand somehow, thatâs exactly why it works. Bold, chaotic, and unapologetically absurd, the film throws high fashion and high-volume comedy into the same runway, then sets it on fire. This isnât just a continuation of Cruellaâs story; itâs a collision of two unstoppable forces đ„.

Emma Stone returns as Cruella de Vil with even more confidence and theatrical bite than before. No longer an underdog, Cruella now rules Londonâs fashion world, commanding attention with every entrance and every razor-sharp smirk. Stone leans fully into Cruellaâs madness, portraying her as a woman who doesnât just wear chaosâshe designs it đ.
But just when Cruellaâs empire feels untouchable, chaos arrives from across the Atlantic in the form of Madea. Tyler Perryâs legendary character storms into the film like a hurricane in sensible shoes, bringing unmatched volume, wisdom, and zero respect for fashion etiquette. From the moment Madea steps into a couture showroom, the movie finds its wildest rhythm đ.

The chemistry between Emma Stone and Tyler Perry is shockingly effective. Cruellaâs calculated cruelty clashes hilariously with Madeaâs blunt, no-filter honesty. One speaks in threats wrapped in silk, the other in life lessons wrapped in insults. Every shared scene feels like a fashion duel crossed with a family intervention đŹđ„.
Emma Thompsonâs Baroness may be gone, but her influence still haunts the industryâand Thompsonâs presence, even in limited form, looms like a ghost of elegance past. The film smartly uses her legacy to question what power really means in fashion: control, fear, or freedom.
Visually, Cruella 2 is a feast. The costumes are louder, sharper, and more experimental than ever, mixing punk aesthetics with exaggerated Madea-style flair. Think runway gowns paired with church hats, couture clashes with common sense, and somehow⊠it works đšâš

Underneath the outrageous comedy, the film sneaks in a surprisingly sharp theme: authenticity versus performance. Cruella has built a persona so strong she risks losing herself inside it, while Madeaâridiculous as she isâremains brutally authentic. The contrast gives the film unexpected emotional weight.
The humor is unapologetically bold. This is not subtle comedyâitâs laugh-out-loud, scene-stealing chaos. Madea roasting fashion elites, Cruella weaponizing style as intimidation, and culture clashes exploding in couture boardrooms keep the energy relentlessly high đ€Ł.
What truly elevates the film is its refusal to play it safe. Cruella 2 knows itâs ridiculous, embraces it, and turns that self-awareness into strength. Itâs messy, loud, and fearlessâmuch like the two women at its center.

By the final act, the film becomes less about domination and more about legacy. What kind of influence do you leave behind? Fear, inspiration, or honesty? The answer lands not with a monologue, but with a perfectly timed Madea phone call đ.
Cruella 2: Madea Calling is not just a sequelâitâs a fashion-fueled fever dream. Loud, stylish, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt, it proves that when dark comedy meets fearless characters, rules are optional and icons are inevitable âđ„.