Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan team up once again in ‘The Family Plan 2’, the highly anticipated Apple TV+ action-comedy sequel that amplifies the holiday excitement with more exotic European adventures and hilarious family chaos. Coming to Apple TV+ right in time for the 2025 holiday season, this spirited follow-up takes the Morgan family overseas, mixing together stunning London and Paris locations with laugh-out-loud mishaps and over-the-top stunts.
In ‘The Family Plan 2,’ Wahlberg plays Dan Morgan, a former secret assassin enjoying suburban bliss until his shadowy past re-emerges. This time, Dan’s whole family—wife Jessica, played by Michelle Monaghan; daughter Nina; son Kyle; and the scene-stealing youngster Max—are in on his history, making them willing participants in the mayhem that follows. The plot kicks off when Nina, who has decided to stay in London for the holidays, prompts a festive family trip that quickly morphs into a high-stakes caper full of betrayal, bank heists, and a run-in with a mysterious foe from Dan’s past, played stylishly by Kit Harington.
Unlike the original, this sequel lets Jessica emerge as a proper action force. Monaghan does energetic performances leaping across rooftops, facing off in some great sword-fights, while Wahlberg’s signature mix of brawn and comedic timing shines. With real European landmarks on display and energetic chase sequences, the film balances its absurd situations with brisk direction and plenty of holiday spirit.
While the script doesn’t wander too far from familiar tropes of family action, “The Family Plan 2” delights with its overall playful tone, lively cast chemistry, and globe-trotting spectacle. The movie embraces its silly premise; this escapist and lightweight fun is just what fans looking for a festive action-comedy to stream this season need.
