Kick-Ass 2
“You can't fight your destiny.”
Synopsis
After Kick-Ass' insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-05
Top Cast
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Dave Lizewski / Kick-Ass
Chloë Grace Moretz
Mindy Macready / Hit Girl
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Chris D'Amico / The Motherfucker
Lyndsy Fonseca
Katie Deauxma
Jim Carrey
Colonel Stars and Stripes
Iain Glen
Uncle Ralph
Clark Duke
Marty / Battle Guy
Lindy Booth
Night Bitch
Garrett M. Brown
Mr. Lizewski
Morris Chestnut
Detective Marcus Williams
Donald Faison
Dr. Gravity
John Leguizamo
Javier
Augustus Prew
Todd / Ass Kicker
Robert Emms
Insect Man
Monica Dolan
Tommy's Mum
Steven Mackintosh
Tommy's Dad
Andy Nyman
The Tumor
Daniel Kaluuya
Black Death
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.17x
+$32.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Wadlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Wadlow
- Original Score
- Matthew Margeson, Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- Kick-Ass 2
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.8M
- Production Studios
- Marv, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Wadlow
Jeff Wadlow, Mark Millar, John Romita Jr.
Matthew Margeson, Henry Jackman
Tim Maurice-Jones, Peter Wignall, Adam Biggs
Eddie Hamilton
Tarquin Pack, Adam Bohling, David Reid, Matthew Vaughn, Pierre Lagrange
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Wadlow
Director
Tim Maurice-Jones
Director of Photography
Tarquin Pack
Producer
Adam Bohling
Producer
Eddie Hamilton
Editor
Matthew Margeson
Original Music Composer
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
David Reid
Producer
Russell De Rozario
Production Design
Matthew Vaughn
Producer
Jeff Wadlow
Screenplay
Sammy Sheldon
Costume Design
Hugh Macdonald
Visual Effects Supervisor
Buster Reeves
Stunt Coordinator
Magno Borgo
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kick-Ass 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kick-Ass 2 about?
After Kick-Ass' insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist — reborn as The Mother Fucker — only the blade-wielding Hit-Girl can prevent their annihilation.
Who directed Kick-Ass 2?
Kick-Ass 2 was directed by Jeff Wadlow.
Who stars in Kick-Ass 2?
The principal cast of Kick-Ass 2 includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Lyndsy Fonseca, Jim Carrey.
When was Kick-Ass 2 released and how long is it?
Kick-Ass 2 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Kick-Ass 2?
Kick-Ass 2 had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $60.8M at the worldwide box office (2.17 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Kick-Ass 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kick-Ass 2 was composed by Matthew Margeson, Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kick-Ass 2?
Kick-Ass 2 holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).