38% critic score (as of late 2022/early 2023 reports), with a consensus that while Adams remains engaging, the film lacks its predecessor's charm.
The film received from critics and audiences, often compared unfavorably to the "magic" of the original. Critical Ratings:
Legendary composers Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz returned to write the score and seven new songs. Budget: Estimated at approximately $127.1 million . Reception and Critics' Consensus
Maya Rudolph joins as the antagonist, Malvina Monroe, alongside Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, and Gabriella Baldacchino (taking over the role of Morgan).
Amy Adams' performance—specifically her transition into a "wicked stepmother" persona—and Idina Menzel's song "Love Power" were frequently cited as the film's strongest points.