Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively have already reunited in Another Simple Favor, the released sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor. The film premiered at SXSW on March 7, 2025, and debuted on Prime Video on May 1, 2025, according to TVLine. Amazon says it is streaming on Prime Video, though availability can vary by country.
What is the sequel to A Simple Favor called?
The official title is Another Simple Favor. Early coverage sometimes called it A Simple Favor 2, but the released film uses the new title. It is a 2025 comedy-thriller and follows the 2018 film.
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A Simple Favor - DVD, BLURAY, Digital | $15.35 | Buy on Amazon |
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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | $3.99 | Buy on Amazon |
Are Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in the sequel?
Yes. Kendrick returns as Stephanie Smothers, and Lively returns as Emily Nelson. Director Paul Feig also returns. The story brings Stephanie and Emily together on Capri for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a wealthy businessman, where murder and betrayal threaten the celebration. Amazon’s official synopsis describes the reunion and wedding.
Returning and new cast
Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, and Bashir Salahuddin return. The new cast includes Alex Newell, Aparna Nancherla, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, and Allison Janney, according to Amazon. Apple TV’s film listing also names Christina Ricci and Joshua Satine.
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- A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily's husband Sean (Henry Golding) in this stylish thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge.
When did Another Simple Favor come out?
The film had its world premiere at SXSW on March 7, 2025, and arrived on Prime Video on May 1, 2025, as TVLine reported. Apple TV’s catalog lists the movie as a 2025 release with a two-hour runtime; that catalog detail is not a universal platform or rating statement.
Where can you watch Another Simple Favor?
Amazon says Another Simple Favor is streaming on Prime Video. That confirms the platform Amazon identifies, not availability in every territory. Check Prime Video in your country for current access; the sequel’s streaming rights should not be assumed to match those of the original film.
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How does the sequel compare with the original?
| Film | Release | Story setup | Leads and director |
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| A Simple Favor | 2018 | Stephanie, a vlogger and mother, investigates after her friend Emily disappears. | Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively; directed by Paul Feig. |
| Another Simple Favor | 2025 | Stephanie and Emily reunite on Capri for Emily’s wedding, amid murder and betrayal. | Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively; directed by Paul Feig. |
The first film adapts Darcey Bell’s novel of the same name, as Netflix Tudum explains. Bell’s book is the source novel for the original film, not a novelization of the sequel.
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