Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is an upcoming American live-action/computer-animated comedy film directed by Will Gluck and written by Patrick Burleigh and Gluck. It is the sequel to Peter Rabbit, and is based on the stories of Peter Rabbit created by Beatrix Potter. The film stars the voice of James Corden as the title character, with Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, Daisy Ridley, and David Oyelowo also starring. It is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2021 by Sony Pictures Releasing under its Columbia Pictures label. Unlike the first film, Sony Pictures Animation will not be involved in the sequel’s production.

Premise
Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.

Live-action actors

 * Domhnall Gleeson as Thomas McGregor
 * Rose Byrne as Bea
 * David Oyelowo as Percy McGregor

Voice cast

 * James Corden as Peter Rabbit
 * Colin Moody as Benjamin Bunny
 * Elizabeth Debicki as Mopsy Rabbit
 * Margot Robbie as Flopsy Rabbit
 * Lennie James as Barnabas
 * Rupert Degas as Samuel Whiskers
 * Sia as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle
 * Domhnall Gleeson as Mr. Jeremy Fisher
 * Rose Byrne as Jemima Puddle-Duck
 * Sam Neill as Tommy Brock; Neill previously played Mr. McGregor in the first film.
 * Ewen Leslie as Pigling Bland
 * Christian Gazal as Felix D'eer
 * Damon Herriman as Tom Kitten

Production
In May 2018, it was announced that Sony Pictures had started the development of the sequel to film of 2018, Peter Rabbit. In February 2019, it was announced David Oyelowo had joined the cast of the film, with Rose Byrne and Domnhall Gleeson reprising their roles from the first. Elizabeth Debicki, Margot Robbie were confirmed to reprise their respective roles in October 2019.

Filming
Principal photography began in February 2019.

Release
Sony will release the film in the United States on January 15, 2021. It was initially set to be released on April 3, 2020 in the United States, as well as March 27, 2020 in the United Kingdom. The film was delayed to August 7, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was then further delayed to its current release date of January 15, 2021.

Marketing
On October 17, 2019, the first teaser trailer was released. A teaser poster was released the same day.