🎬 Dennis the Menace 2 (2025)
👉 Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright
Lock your doors, hide your garden tools, and brace yourself — America’s favorite troublemaker is back. Dennis the Menace 2 brings the classic comic-strip rascal back to the screen, doubling down on pranks, mayhem, and the kind of chaotic charm only Dennis Mitchell can deliver.
Mason Gamble once again dons the freckles and slingshot as Dennis, a pint-sized whirlwind of curiosity and mischief who means well but somehow always leaves disaster in his wake. When his parents head out of town, Dennis ends up staying with the eternally patient — or perhaps eternally unlucky — Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau) and his warmhearted wife, Martha (Joan Plowright). What starts out as a simple babysitting arrangement quickly unravels into a comedic gauntlet of accidents, misunderstandings, and side-splitting chaos.
For poor Mr. Wilson, peace and quiet are impossible with Dennis underfoot. From exploding household mishaps to neighborhood pranks gone wrong, every day is a new test of patience. And yet, beneath all the frustration, there’s an odd kind of affection — because Dennis, in his clumsy way, always manages to stumble into moments of genuine kindness.
That kindness shines brightest when the neighborhood comes under threat from a cunning thief. Suddenly, the very traits that make Dennis such a menace — his boundless energy, insatiable curiosity, and refusal to sit still — transform him into an unlikely hero. In true slapstick fashion, his attempts to stop the crook are as chaotic as they are effective, proving that sometimes it takes a little trouble to save the day.
With John Hughes’ unmistakable touch of warmth wrapped around pratfalls, pies in the face, and endless backyard disasters, Dennis the Menace 2 blends the innocence of childhood mischief with laugh-out-loud family comedy. It’s not just about the clash between a grumpy old man and a hyperactive kid — it’s about how unexpected friendships can form in the unlikeliest places.
Full of slapstick gags, heartwarming lessons, and timeless comic charm, Dennis the Menace 2 is a reminder that while kids may be the biggest handfuls, they’re also the biggest source of joy. Because when Dennis is around, life may be a headache — but it’s never boring.
