Under Wraps 2 is a 2022 American family teen horror Disney Channel Original Movie directed by Alex Zamm and written by Josh A. Cagan, which is a sequel to the 2021 film, Under Wraps. The film stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, Phil Wright, Melanie Brook, Jordan Conley, Rryla McIntosh, and T.J. Storm. It premiered on September 25, 2022, on Disney Channel.
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Premise
One year after meeting Marshall and Gilbert and reuniting Harold the Mummy with his girlfriend, Amy is preparing for her father, Pop's, Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé, Carl. Meanwhile, a worker at a museum accidentally revives an evil mummy Sobek, who was once Harold's best friend before they were both in love with Rose (whom Amy and Gilbert named Harold's girlfriend after the latter's Aunt Rosie) and Rose chose Harold. Sobek now wants revenge.
Buzzy and the kids arrive at Rockport and meet up with Pop and Carl, and get settled into their hotel. When going to get their rings from the jewelry store, the clerk guy sees a picture of Sobek's amulet and tells them that Sobek may be after Harold and Rose and that the amulet brought him to life.
They go back to the museum and reunite with Harold and Rose by using sunlight on the amulet to bring them to life. Buzzy uses replicas of the mummies to put in their sarcophagi so they can sneak them out of the museum.
Back at the hotel, Marshall orders pizza for him and Harold, and Marshall updates him on his mom and her boyfriend Ted, who are still going strong, and that Gilbert and Amy are making videos for the school paper together, although Marshall admits he is jealous about the amount of time they always spend together.
While Buzzy and the kids are preparing to decorate for the wedding, Amy finds out that Sobek hypnotized a museum worker and they stole an Egyptian scepter and are on their way to Rockport to seek revenge on Harold and Rose, who sneak off to the Halloween carnival. Meanwhile, Sobek and his goons arrive at the museum and discover the fake mummies and decide to go find the real ones at the festival.
Buzzy and the kids find the mummies dancing at the festival, where they encounter Sobek about to attack them with the scepter and they escape in Buzzy's car, but Sobek and his goon wind up with the wedding rings and learn from the jewelry store owner where Amy's dad's wedding is.
Back at the hotel, Amy discovers the rings are missing, which upsets her, but she decides not to worry about it and just enjoy herself at the party. Marshall tells Gilbert and Amy to keep an eye on the mummies at the party. Sobek arrives at the party and causes a mess, taking Rose's amulet and kidnapping her, and attacking Harold when he tries to save her.
Cast
Malachi Barton as Marshall
Christian J. Simon as Gilbert
Sophia Hammons as Amy
Phil Wright as Harold
Melanie Brook as Buzzy
Jordan Conley as Larry
Rryla McIntosh as Rose
T.J. Storm as Sobek
Claude Knowlton as Pop
Antonio Cayonne as Carl
Adam Wylie as Bueller
Production
Development
On February 7, 2022, it was announced that Disney Branded Television had ordered a sequel to Under Wraps titled Under Wraps 2. Alex Zamm was set to direct the film, with Josh A. Cagan serving as the writer. Todd Y. Murata and Fernando Stew were set to executive produce the film. The film is produced by MarVista Entertainment. Adam Wylie, who portrayed Gilbert in the original 1997 film, makes a special appearance as Bueller.
Casting
On March 1, 2022, Claude Knowlton and Antonio Cayonne joined the cast as Pop and Carl, respectively.
Filming
Filming began on January 17, 2022, at Bridge Studios. It was wrapped on March 3, 2022.
Music
Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, and Sophia Hammons recorded the song "My Kind of Monster" from the film. It was released on September 23, 2022, by Walt Disney Records.
Release
Under Wraps 2 premiered on September 25, 2022, on Disney Channel. It was released on September 30, 2022, on Disney+.
Reception
Critical response
Alex Reif of LaughingPlace described Under Wraps 2 as an entertaining film which depicts an important story dealing with friendship. Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media gave the film a grade of four out of five stars, complimented the presence of positive messages and role models, citing friendship and critical thinking, and found the movie humorous. Elizabeth Lemieux of Screen Rant named the song "My Kind of Monster" one of the "best Halloween songs" and Under Wraps 2 one of the "best original Halloween movies" of Disney Channel.
Accolades
Under Wraps 2 was nominated for Best Costume Design in Film Contemporary at the 2023 CAFTCAD Awards.