"The Bad Guys 2" hits theaters, and it's a wild ride. But as Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says, that ride includes a head-scratching trip to outer space.

While the DreamWorks sequel doesn't quite recapture the spark of surprise that made the first outing such a pleasant detour, it still delivers where it counts.

The Bad Guys 2 opens in theaters Friday, August 1. The Bad Guys 2 is a solid upgrade of its predecessor’s slick action and comedy. It ramps up the winning charms of 2022’s The Bad Guys, achieving the same fast pace and snappy editing at a grander scale.