The wings are back — and so is the heart. Tooth Fairy 2 (2025) delivers a surprisingly heartfelt, hilarious, and high-flying sequel that trades slapstick for sincerity without losing its sparkle. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns as Derek Thompson, the ex-hockey enforcer turned accidental fairy, proving once again that muscle and mischief make the perfect comedic mix.
The story picks up years after Derek hung up his wings — and his stick. Life has settled into routine: charity appearances, grumpy coaching gigs, and a sense that maybe the magic days are behind him. But when the Fairy Council faces a crisis — children everywhere have stopped believing — Derek is reluctantly re-drafted into duty. This time, the mission isn’t just about collecting teeth… it’s about restoring faith.
Under the shimmering guidance of Lily (Julie Andrews, ever the embodiment of grace and authority), Derek finds himself paired with his old flame Carly (Ashley Judd), whose kindness and quiet strength become his moral compass. Their dynamic brings both laughter and depth — as she reminds him that even the toughest hearts need soft landings.
The twist? Derek’s brute-force approach to magic collides with a new generation of fairies — tech-savvy, glitter-cynical, and unimpressed. His methods are outdated, his uniform too tight, and his temper still legendary. But when a young hockey fan on the verge of giving up on dreams crosses his path, Derek finds a new reason to believe — not in magic, but in meaning.
Director Shawn Levy (returning from Night at the Museum) keeps the pacing brisk and the tone buoyant. The comedy lands hard — from Derek trying to fit into a too-small wing harness to his disastrous “training day” flight through a crowded city skyline. Yet between the laughs lies a quiet emotional rhythm that gives the film its wings.
The visual effects shimmer with warmth rather than excess — glowing dust trails, celestial dreamscapes, and whimsical transformations that feel handcrafted for wonder rather than spectacle. The production design bridges the fantastical and familiar, turning ordinary spaces — locker rooms, schools, suburban kitchens — into portals of rediscovered magic.
Johnson brings the charisma, physical comedy, and big-hearted sincerity that made the first film soar. He’s funnier, gentler, and more grounded here — a fairy not by birthright, but by choice. Judd radiates warmth, grounding the film’s chaos with emotional authenticity, while Andrews remains the franchise’s elegant backbone, delivering wisdom with a wink.
The message lands beautifully: kindness is the strongest force in any arena — even one lined with glitter and gum wrappers.
💬 Film Verdict:
⭐ ★★★★☆ (8.8/10) — “Tooth Fairy 2” turns a silly premise into sincere joy. Funny, touching, and full of heart, it’s a rare sequel that finds new wings — and reminds us that belief isn’t about magic dust, but the courage to care. 🧚♀️✨
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