The Hangover Part 2 -
Just weeks before release, Mike Tyson’s tattoo artist, S. Victor Whitmill , sued Warner Bros. for copyright infringement over the use of the facial tattoo design [11].
Released in 2011, is the second installment in the blockbuster comedy trilogy directed by Todd Phillips [16, 18]. While it follows a nearly identical structure to the original 2009 film, it escalates the stakes with a darker tone and a move from Las Vegas to the chaotic streets of Bangkok, Thailand [1, 23]. Core Premise & Plot
The "Wolfpack" reunites two years after their Vegas disaster for the wedding of (Ed Helms) to his fiancée Lauren (Jamie Chung) [2, 14]. The Hangover Part 2
Elevated to a central character, his international criminal ties drive much of the plot [19, 27].
Alan's head is shaved, Stu has a facial tattoo (a replica of Mike Tyson's), and they find a severed finger belonging to Teddy, who is missing [2, 6, 8]. Just weeks before release, Mike Tyson’s tattoo artist, S
They wake up in a dilapidated hotel room in Bangkok with zero memory of the night [2, 6].
Guided by clues and the return of the eccentric criminal Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong), the trio retraces their steps through Buddhist monasteries, strip clubs, and high-speed boat chases to find Teddy before the wedding [2, 6, 19]. Key Characters & New Additions Released in 2011, is the second installment in
Rated R for pervasive language, strong sexual content, and drug use, reviewers at Common Sense Media note it is significantly raunchier and more violent than the first [13, 15].