The Sandlot 2 (2005)
A decade has passed in the small town where the original Sandlot gang banded together during the summer of ’62 to play baseball and battle the Beast. Now, back at the dugout, nine new kids descend on the diamond only to discover that a descendant of the Beast lives in Mr. Mertle’s backyard – a monster of mythical proportions known as 'The Great Fear'.
Details
Budget
$5,000,000
Rating
6/10 (164 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
David Evans Pictures, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
About The Sandlot 2
Set a decade after the original film, "The Sandlot 2" revisits the familiar setting of a small town where a new group of children gather on the local baseball diamond. This sequel maintains the family-friendly and comedy elements of its predecessor, centering on a summer of baseball and a new neighborhood legend. The story focuses on the challenges and adventures faced by these nine young players.
The film continues the theme of neighborhood lore, introducing a new myth surrounding "The Great Fear" that supposedly resides in Mr. Mertle's backyard. With a runtime of 97 minutes, the movie explores the dynamics of childhood friendships and the shared experience of summer sports. It is categorized under family and comedy genres, targeting a similar audience to the first film.
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You can rent or buy "The Sandlot 2" on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. It is also available to stream on Netflix.
"The Sandlot 2" is a fictional sports comedy film. It is a direct-to-DVD sequel to "The Sandlot" (1993) and continues the story with a new group of kids 10 years after the original.
At the end of "The Sandlot 2", David retrieves a model space shuttle from Mr. Mertle's yard, revealing that he was the boy bitten by "The Great Fear" (later revealed to be named Goliath) years prior. The kids discover that Goliath is friendly and only wanted to visit a neighboring female dog. Mr. Mertle, tired of his reputation, decides not to rebuild his fence, and the kids eventually grow up, with Hayley and David meeting again as adults and getting married.
"The Sandlot 2" has received mostly negative reviews, holding a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 4.7/10. Common Sense Media describes it as a "so-so sequel to a favorite kids' movie."