Features a shift in tone from the first film, leaning into the "action hero" charisma of Johnson and Willis. Lore Expansion:

Channing Tatum, who plays Duke, discussed the film's action sequences, saying, "We did a lot of our own stunts, and it was physically demanding, but it was also a lot of fun." The film's female lead, Storm Shadow (Scout Taylor-Compton), also spoke about the challenges of filming the movie's complex action scenes.