The Family Plan 2 Trailer Review:
The Morgan family is trading in their minivan for international intrigue — and if the newly dropped trailer for The Family Plan 2 is anything to go by, things are about to get way more chaotic (in the best way possible).
Premiering November 21 on Apple TV+, the sequel to last year’s action-comedy hit once again stars Mark Wahlberg as Dan Morgan — your not-so-average suburban dad with a very not-average past. Returning alongside him is Michelle Monaghan, playing his equally fierce and funny wife Jessica, with Zoe Colletti and Van Crosby rounding out the on-the-run family unit we got to know in the original. But the real curveball? Kit Harington joins the cast this time around, playing a mysterious figure from Dan’s shadowy former life. And yes — Jon Snow in a turtleneck, lurking around corners and speaking in riddles? We’re 100% here for it.
So, what’s the setup?
Without giving too much away, the trailer teases that life has sort of settled down for the Morgans since their last adrenaline-fueled escapade. That is, until Dan’s past comes knocking (again), and this time, the whole family is swept up in an international mission that makes their last “family vacation” look like a trip to the grocery store.
There are chase scenes through European streets, exploding buildings, disguises, awkward hotel stays, and a hilarious moment involving a fancy gala and an earbud gone rogue. The stakes are higher, the locations are more glamorous, and the action looks sharper. But at its heart, The Family Plan 2 seems to be sticking with what worked: big action, bigger laughs, and a surprising amount of heart.
Trailer Takeaway: Same heart, more heat
The trailer doesn’t reinvent the action-comedy wheel — but it doesn’t need to. Wahlberg is totally in his comfort zone here, blending deadpan dad humor with credible hand-to-hand combat skills. Monaghan continues to shine as the emotional core of the family, and the kids — especially Colletti — get even more to do this time around. Harington’s addition feels like a smart move. He’s clearly leaning into a suave, morally gray character that adds a fresh dynamic to the ensemble, and the trailer hints that he and Wahlberg will have a lot of screen time together.
Mark Your Calendar
With a release date set for November 21, The Family Plan 2 is shaping up to be a Thanksgiving weekend binge for families who like their heartfelt bonding sessions with a side of car chases and expertly-timed punchlines. If the trailer is any indication, this sequel isn’t just along for the ride — it’s stepping things up. Whether you’re in it for the action, the family antics, or just curious to see what Kit Harington does with a semi-evil smirk, The Family Plan 2 should definitely be on your fall watchlist.
