'Coming to America' sequel to release on August 7, 2020

Eddie Murphy's 'Coming to America' long awaited sequel has landed a summer 2020 release date. According to source, it was announced Monday that the film will hit theatres on August 7 next year.


Craig Brewer is directing the follow-up to the 1988 comedy.

The currently untitled movie will see Murphy reprise his role of Prince Akeem.

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creator Kenya Barris wrote the most recent draft of the sequel.

The plot would see Akeem learning about a long-lost son and returning to America to meet his unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda.

Murphy is producing alongside Kevin Misher, while Barris is executive producing.