Synopsis
Amy, Kiki, and Carla are overwhelmed by the demands of Christmas when their own mothers arrive for extended holiday visits. As each woman struggles with criticism, smothering affection, or emotional distance, the three friends decide to reclaim the season on their own terms. Their efforts lead to chaotic celebrations, unexpected confrontations, and a deeper understanding between mothers and daughters.
Factoids & Trivia
- The film is a sequel to the 2016 comedy Bad Moms and shifts the central conflict from pressures imposed by society to the complicated relationships between mothers and their adult daughters.
- Filming took place in and around Atlanta, Georgia, from May 1 through June 17, 2017. Locations included Phipps Plaza, Lenox Square, Cumberland Mall, and a Sky Zone trampoline park in Newnan.
- Kathryn Hahn wrote a personal letter to Susan Sarandon asking her to play Carla's mother, Isis.
- The movie has no opening credits. Its title does not appear on-screen until the end.
- During the initial end credits, the cast dances, extending the film's party-comedy tone beyond the conclusion of the story.
- Made on an estimated $28 million budget, the film earned approximately $130.6 million worldwide.