Big Momma's House 2 May 2026

: With a $40 million budget, this was the most expensive film in the entire franchise. 🎬 Behind the Scenes

: Uncredited rewrites were provided by industry veterans Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel ( City Slickers ), Nicholas Stoller ( Forgetting Sarah Marshall ), and even Oliver Stone .

The "Momma of all comedies" returned in 2006, expanding Malcolm Turner's mission from solving crimes to fixing a dysfunctional family. Here are some of the most interesting facts and stories behind Big Momma's House 2 : 🎭 The Disguise & The Script Big Momma's House 2

: Paul Giamatti, who played Malcolm’s partner in the first film, did not return. Director John Whitesell stated it was due to Giamatti's busy schedule following his breakout role in Sideways .

: When asked by security if he could be "wanded," Big Momma famously quipped: "Find what you’re looking for? That’s underwire. Keeping these fun bags off the floor is a full-time job" . : With a $40 million budget, this was

: Malcolm's FBI contact, Kevin, accidentally claimed he was going to "get VD" (meaning visual data) while tracking Big Momma, leading to a frantic, awkward correction. 📈 Legacy & Impact

: Martin Lawrence (Malcolm), Nia Long (Sherri), and Jascha Washington (Trent) were the only core cast members to reprise their roles from the original 2000 film. Here are some of the most interesting facts

: In one meta-moment, Big Momma references Al Sharpton, who later shared the clip on social media, noting the hilarious mention. 🧥 Iconic Quotes & Moments