🎬 Bride Wars 2 (2025)
👉 Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen
✨ “First it was the wedding. Now it’s everything after.”
The Plaza may have seen the battle of the century in Bride Wars (2009), but the story isn’t over yet. In Bride Wars 2 (2025), Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway reunite for a rom-com sequel that proves some rivalries never die — and some friendships only grow stronger through the chaos.
The Story
Years after their infamous wedding-day war, Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) have patched things up and settled into married life. They’re older, wiser… and just as competitive as ever.
When their kids reach milestones — birthdays, graduations, even engagements — the two best friends find themselves in another series of over-the-top showdowns. From planning the most extravagant sweet sixteen to orchestrating jaw-dropping family vacations, every moment turns into a chance to one-up each other.
But things truly spiral when both of their daughters announce engagements — at the same time. Suddenly, Liv and Emma are reliving their old nightmare: rival weddings, dueling receptions, and another fight for the spotlight. Only this time, it’s not about them… it’s about their children. And as their antics threaten to ruin the very thing they once fought for, the women must decide if they’re willing to risk another war — or finally put love and friendship ahead of competition.
The Cast
- Kate Hudson as Liv: fiery, glamorous, and still addicted to winning at everything.
- Anne Hathaway as Emma: sweet, practical, and determined to prove she can out-plan Liv without losing her cool.
- Candice Bergen as Marion St. Claire: the Plaza’s legendary wedding planner, dragged back into the madness when history threatens to repeat itself.
New faces join the chaos as Liv and Emma’s children — reflections of their mothers, equally stubborn and strong-willed — prepare to take center stage.
The Comedy & Heart
Expect Bride Wars 2 to double down on the outrageous hijinks:
- Wedding sabotage 2.0 — from viral social media pranks to high-tech party-crash disasters.
- Mom vs. mom rivalries — school competitions, PTA meetings, and even spa days become battlegrounds.
- Generational chaos — the daughters caught between honoring tradition and breaking free of their mothers’ obsession.
Amidst the comedy, the film reminds audiences that friendship is messy, love is complicated, and sometimes the hardest “I do” is to yourself.
The Themes
- Friendship through the years: proving that bonds tested by time (and weddings) are stronger than any rivalry.
- Generational reflection: Liv and Emma see themselves in their daughters, forcing them to confront their own choices.
- Love & priorities: realizing that life isn’t about outshining each other, but standing together.
The Legacy
The original Bride Wars became a fan-favorite for its mix of outrageous comedy and heartfelt friendship. The sequel honors that legacy while flipping the script — making Liv and Emma not just rivals, but mothers navigating the same chaos they once created.
💍 Funny, charming, and filled with new levels of bridal madness, Bride Wars 2 (2025) proves that while weddings may be once-in-a-lifetime, friendship — and rivalry — lasts forever.
