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{{Short description|2010 film by Michael Patrick King}}

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| name = Sex and the City 2

| image = Sex and the City 2 poster.jpg

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| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Michael Patrick King

| writer = Michael Patrick King

| based_on = {{based on|Characters|Candace Bushnell}}
{{based on|Sex and the City|Darren Star}}

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| starring = {{Plainlist|

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| cinematography = John Thomas

| editing = Michael Berenbaum

| music = Aaron Zigman

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| distributor = Warner Bros. Pictures

| released = {{Film date|2010|05|27|United States}}

| runtime = 146 minutes{{cite web | url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sex-and-city-2-film | title=Sex and the City 2 (15) | work=British Board of Film Classification | date=May 13, 2010 | access-date=June 19, 2016 | archive-date=August 12, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812103927/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/sex-and-city-2-film | url-status=dead }}

| country = United States

| language = English

| budget = $95 million{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/05/sex-and-the-city-2-to-rule-over-prince-of-persia.html|title=Movie Projector: 'Sex and the City' ladies to rule over 'Prince of Persia'|last=Fritz|first=Ben|work=Los Angeles Times|date=May 27, 2010|access-date=May 27, 2010|quote=Warner's New Line Cinema unit co-financed "Sex and the City 2" with partner Village Roadshow Pictures for about $95 million.|archive-date=January 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116184651/https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/05/sex-and-the-city-2-to-rule-over-prince-of-persia.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2010/SATC2.php|title=Sex and the City 2 (2010) – Financial Information|website=The Numbers|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=August 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814190118/http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/2010/SATC2.php|url-status=live}}

| gross = $294.7 million

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Sex and the City 2 is a 2010 American romantic comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by Michael Patrick King.{{cite web |title=Sex and the City 2 |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/778055/sex-and-the-city-2#credits |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816183602/http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/778055/Sex-and-the-City-2/full-credits.html |archive-date=August 16, 2016 |access-date=July 4, 2016 |work=Turner Classic Movies}} It is the sequel to the 2008 film Sex and the City,{{cite web |title=Sex and the City |url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/684137/sex-and-the-city#credits |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816183923/http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/684137/Sex-and-the-City/full-credits.html |archive-date=August 16, 2016 |access-date=July 4, 2016 |work=Turner Classic Movies}} which was based on the 1998–2004 HBO television series of the same name. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon as Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda, respectively, with Chris Noth reprising his role as Mr. Big. The cast also includes cameo appearances by Liza Minnelli, Miley Cyrus, Tim Gunn, Ron White, Omid Djalili, Penélope Cruz, Norm Lewis, and Kelli O'Hara.

Sex and the City 2 was released theatrically on May 27, 2010, in the United States, and on May 28 in the United Kingdom. It received predominantly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its plot, length, character development, and portrayal of the Middle East, which many viewed as culturally insensitive. Despite the critical reception, the film was commercially successful, grossing $294.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $95 million.

A follow-up television series, And Just Like That..., premiered on HBO Max in 2021.

Plot

Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda reunite to attend the wedding of their friends Stanford and Anthony. Three of the four women are now married, with Samantha remaining single at 52 and managing the effects of menopause while trying to maintain her libido.

In New York City, Miranda becomes increasingly frustrated at her law firm and ultimately resigns after repeated disrespect from the new managing partner. Charlotte, now a stay-at-home mother to daughters Lily and Rose, feels overwhelmed by parenting and grows concerned that her husband, Harry, may be attracted to their young Irish nanny, Erin. Carrie and Mr. Big have settled into married life but differ on how to spend their leisure time. Carrie enjoys socializing and going out, while Big prefers staying in and watching television.

For their anniversary, Carrie gives Big a vintage engraved Rolex. In return, he installs a television in their bedroom, suggesting they watch old movies together, which Carrie interprets as impersonal. Feeling unappreciated, Carrie temporarily moves back to her old apartment to write. Upon her return, Big acts more attentive and suggests she spend two days a week at her old apartment so he can unwind, which he believes will allow them to better enjoy their time together. Carrie agrees, though she fears the arrangement may create distance.

Samantha is hired to develop a PR campaign for a wealthy Arab sheikh. As part of the deal, he invites her and her friends on an all-expenses-paid luxury vacation to Abu Dhabi. Miranda, no longer tied to a job, is particularly enthusiastic about the trip.

Upon arrival, Samantha's hormone supplements are confiscated due to local laws, which affects her libido. Charlotte, anxious about her marriage, struggles with being away from her children and frequently calls home. Miranda embraces the new cultural environment, and Carrie befriends Gaurau, her hotel’s butler, who is an underpaid temporary worker from India. He warns her to be cautious of men trying to take advantage of tourists.

While exploring a local souq, Carrie unexpectedly runs into her former fiancé, Aidan. They agree to meet for dinner, during which they reconnect and reminisce. Their evening ends with a kiss, after which Carrie quickly leaves, conflicted. Back at the hotel, she discusses the incident with Miranda and Charlotte. She decides to tell Big, despite Samantha’s advice to wait. Big reacts coolly and ends the call abruptly.

The women's Western habits increasingly clash with local customs. Samantha, in particular, causes controversy when she publicly displays affection toward a Danish architect she meets, leading to her arrest. The situation is resolved through the sheikh’s intervention, but the group is asked to leave the country early to avoid further scandal.

Carrie returns to New York to find the bedroom television gone and Big absent. He later returns and presents her with a black diamond engagement ring, symbolizing her uniqueness. The two reconcile and agree to continue balancing their personal needs within their marriage.

Charlotte discovers that Erin is a lesbian, easing her earlier concerns. Miranda accepts a new position at a more inclusive and respectful law firm. Samantha remains true to herself, meeting the Danish architect again for a rendezvous in The Hamptons.

Cast

Production

=Development=

Following months of speculation, the cast confirmed in February 2009 that a sequel to Sex and the City was in development. Filming officially began in August 2009.

Writer and director Michael Patrick King noted that the sequel would differ in tone and scope from the first film, incorporating more exotic locations and larger-scale escapism. He attributed this change to his experiences promoting the original film in international markets and to a desire to create a story offering fantasy and glamour during the global recession—citing the escapist comedies of the 1930s as an influence.{{cite news |last=Grove |first=Martin A. |date=October 4, 2010 |title='Sex and the City 2' vastly different from first film |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sex-and-city-2-vastly-24096 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808042654/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sex-and-city-2-vastly-24096 |archive-date=August 8, 2014 |access-date=July 11, 2010 |work=The Hollywood Reporter}} Abu Dhabi was selected as a central location due to its reputation for high fashion and relative economic resilience during the recession. However, filming permission in the United Arab Emirates was ultimately denied.

All four lead actresses—Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Kim Cattrall—returned for the sequel, along with Chris Noth as Mr. Big.{{cite web |last=Heldman |first=Breanne L. |date=April 27, 2009 |title=SJP: More Sex for Chris Noth...and Maybe Gilles |url=http://ca.eonline.com/uberblog/b120904_sjp_more_sex_chris_nothand_maybe_gilles.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808022750/http://ca.eonline.com/uberblog/b120904_sjp_more_sex_chris_nothand_maybe_gilles.html |archive-date=August 8, 2010 |access-date=November 8, 2015 |publisher=E Online!}} Several supporting cast members from the series and first film also reprised their roles, including Evan Handler as Harry Goldenblatt, David Eigenberg as Steve Brady, John Corbett as Aidan Shaw, Willie Garson as Stanford Blatch, and Mario Cantone as Anthony Marentino. King returned as writer and director, and Patricia Field again oversaw costume design, with hats by Prudence Millinery for Vivienne Westwood.

Entertainment Weekly reported the production budget as $95 million—$30 million more than the first film—with Sarah Jessica Parker receiving $15 million plus residuals for her dual role as producer and lead actress.[http://wimg.co.uk/Hij.pdf] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613042747/http://wimg.co.uk/Hij.pdf|date=June 13, 2010}}{{cite news |last=McClear |first=Sheila |date=May 18, 2010 |title=Ca$h & Carrie |url=https://nypost.com/2010/05/18/cah-carrie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170206021955/https://nypost.com/2010/05/18/cah-carrie/ |archive-date=February 6, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2017 |work=New York Post}}

=Filming=

Filming in New York City was delayed until late July 2009 due to the denial of filming permits by Emirati authorities. As a result, the Abu Dhabi scenes were instead shot in Morocco.{{cite news |last=Bladd |first=Joanne |date=July 30, 2009 |title=Dubai bans 'Sex and the City' shoot |url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563355-dubai-bans-sex-and-the-city-shoot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410204814/http://www.arabianbusiness.com/563355-dubai-bans-sex-and-the-city-shoot |archive-date=April 10, 2010 |access-date=December 24, 2009 |work=Arabian Business}}{{cite web |date=June 14, 2020 |title=Morocco Lures Hollywood |url=https://www.morocco.com/blog/morocco-lures-hollywood |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926122510/https://www.morocco.com/blog/morocco-lures-hollywood/ |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=June 30, 2020 |website=Morocco.com}} Principal photography began on September 1, 2009, and continued through the end of the year.

The Moroccan shoot took place in various locations, including the seaside town of Sidi Kaouki. Originally planned for 13 days, the shoot extended to nearly six weeks. All four main actresses, along with other cast and crew members, were photographed on location in November 2009.{{cite web |title=Samantha's SATC Return |url=http://showbiz.sky.com/more-satc-on-set-snaps |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906133346/http://showbiz.sky.com/more-satc-on-set-snaps |archive-date=September 6, 2009 |website=Sky Showbiz |df=mdy-all}}{{Cite news |last=O'Sullivan |first=Maggie |title=Sidi Kaouki, Morocco: A breath of fresh air on the windy coast |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africaandindianocean/morocco/8070526/Sidi-Kaouki-Morocco-A-breath-of-fresh-air-on-the-windy-coast.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africaandindianocean/morocco/8070526/Sidi-Kaouki-Morocco-A-breath-of-fresh-air-on-the-windy-coast.html |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |access-date=2016-10-13 |work=The Daily Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}

=Casting=

In September 2009, Liza Minnelli confirmed her cameo appearance in the film. While Bette Midler was photographed on set, she does not appear in the final cut. Penélope Cruz appears briefly in a scene as Carmen, a banker.{{cite web |last=Gregory |first=Jason |date=October 15, 2009 |title=Penelope Cruz, Liza Minnelli To Appear In Sex And The City 2 |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/50265/penelope-cruz-liza-minnelli-to-appear-in-sex-and-the-city-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618052206/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/50265/penelope-cruz-liza-minnelli-to-appear-in-sex-and-the-city-2 |archive-date=June 18, 2012 |access-date=24 December 2009 |publisher=Entertainment Wise}} Miley Cyrus also appears in a cameo, sharing a red carpet scene with Samantha while wearing the same outfit. Photos from the shoot were published online in October 2009.{{cite web |title=Miley Cyrus SEX AND THE CITY 2 SEXY |url=http://oceanup.com/2009/10/17/miley-cyrus-sex-the-city-2-sexy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227195447/http://oceanup.com/2009/10/17/miley-cyrus-sex-the-city-2-sexy |archive-date=February 27, 2012 |access-date=November 29, 2009 |website=oceanup.com}}

John Corbett, who portrayed Aidan Shaw in the television series and first film, was photographed on location in Morocco, confirming his return in the sequel.{{cite web |date=December 1, 2009 |title=Sex scenes in Morocco |url=http://www.cosmoguyonline.com/post/265317846 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091214050756/http://www.cosmoguyonline.com/post/265317846 |archive-date=December 14, 2009 |publisher=Cosmo Guy's Sex and the City Movie Blog |via=Tumblr}}

Release

Promotional efforts for Sex and the City 2 began in December 2009 with the release of the official teaser poster, which featured Carrie Bradshaw in a white dress and gold sunglasses reflecting a Moroccan backdrop. The poster included the tagline "Carrie On," echoing the wordplay of "Get Carried Away" used in the marketing campaign for the first film.{{cite web |last=DiChiara |first=Thomas |date=December 9, 2009 |title='Sex and the City 2' Poster Premiere |url=http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/12/09/sex-and-the-city-2-poster-premiere// |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091220105346/http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/12/09/sex-and-the-city-2-poster-premiere/ |archive-date=December 20, 2009 |access-date=24 December 2009 |publisher=Moviefone}} The same imagery and tagline were incorporated into the official website, which launched simultaneously.

The teaser trailer was released online on December 22, 2009.{{cite web |last=Scalise |first=Mike |date=December 22, 2009 |title=Sarah Jessica Parker & Crew 'Carrie On' in First Sex and the City 2 Trailer |url=http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/12/22/sex-and-the-city-2-trailer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091224215412/http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/12/22/sex-and-the-city-2-trailer/ |archive-date=December 24, 2009 |access-date=24 December 2009 |publisher=Moviefone}} In March 2010, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis attended ShoWest 2010 in Las Vegas to debut the full-length trailer and participate in a promotional discussion about the film. Kim Cattrall, who was performing on stage in London’s West End at the time, joined the promotional campaign after her run concluded on May 3.

The full theatrical trailer premiered on Entertainment Tonight and online on April 8, 2010.{{cite web |title=Sex and the City 2 trailers and video clips on Yahoo! Movies |url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810111276/video/19043407 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111000140/http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810111276/video/19043407 |archive-date=January 11, 2012 |access-date=January 15, 2017 |publisher=Yahoo! Movies}} It featured Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” and “Can't Touch It” by Australian singer Ricki-Lee Coulter.

A global promotional tour featuring the main cast began in early May 2010 and continued through the film’s release. The campaign included press conferences, television appearances, and international events in multiple cities. The official New York City premiere was held on May 24, 2010.

Reception

=Box office=

Sex and the City 2 was released in 3,445 theaters across North America on May 27, 2010, marking one of the widest openings for an R-rated romantic comedy.{{cite web |date=May 27, 2010 |title=Box Office: 'Sex and the City 2' nabs $3 million at midnight |url=http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-5-27-box-office-sex-and-the-city-2-nabs-3-million-at-midnight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530065024/http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2010-5-27-box-office-sex-and-the-city-2-nabs-3-million-at-midnight |archive-date=May 30, 2010 |website=HitFix}} It earned $3 million from its midnight screenings in 2,000 locations. On its opening day, the film grossed $14.2 million, initially projecting a $60 million four-day total and up to $75 million across the five-day Memorial Day weekend.{{cite web |title=Celebrity Gossip and Entertainment News Photos and Video |url=http://x17online.com/celebrities/sex_and_the_city/sex_and_the_city_2_brings_in_14_million_before_holiday_weekend-05282010.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419023727/https://www.x17online.com/celebrities/sex_and_the_city/sex_and_the_city_2_brings_in_14_million_before_holiday_weekend-05282010.php |archive-date=April 19, 2021 |access-date=May 28, 2010 |website=X17 Online}}{{cite web |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=May 30, 2010 |title=SHREK TAKES #1; 'Prince Of Persia' #2; 'Sex And The City 2' Falls off To #3 |url=https://deadline.com/2010/05/midnight-showings-of-sex-and-the-city-2-up-20-over-original-44058/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704203649/http://www.deadline.com/2010/05/midnight-showings-of-sex-and-the-city-2-up-20-over-original/ |archive-date=July 4, 2014 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=Deadline Hollywood}} Ultimately, the film debuted in second place behind Shrek Forever After, earning $31 million over the traditional three-day weekend and $45.2 million over four days. Its five-day Memorial Day total reached $51 million.

Internationally, the film topped box office charts in several major markets, including Germany for five consecutive weeks, the United Kingdom for three weeks, and Australia for two weeks. It also surpassed the performance of the original film in territories such as Japan and Greece. In multiple markets, the sequel sold more tickets than its predecessor.[citation needed]

As of August 19, 2010, the film had grossed $95.3 million in the United States and Canada, with an additional $199.3 million from international markets, bringing its worldwide total to $294.7 million.[4] Although this was approximately 27% lower than the global earnings of the first film, Sex and the City 2 was the highest-grossing romantic comedy of 2010.{{cite web |title=Sex and the City 2 (2010) |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=sexandthecity2.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517023547/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=sexandthecity2.htm |archive-date=May 17, 2019 |access-date=2010-09-09 |website=Box Office Mojo}}

=Critical response=

Sex and the City 2 received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Sex and the City 2 holds an approval rating of 16% based on 217 reviews, with an average rating of 3.9/10. In comparison, the first film scored 49% based on 183 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10.{{cite web |title=Sex and the City – The Movie (2008) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sex_and_the_city_the_movie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117080305/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sex_and_the_city_the_movie |archive-date=November 17, 2020 |access-date=December 13, 2021 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}} The critical consensus reads: "Straining under a thin plot stretched to its limit by a bloated running time, Sex and the City 2 adds an unfortunate coda to the long-running HBO series."{{cite web |title=Sex and the City 2 (2010) |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sex_and_the_city_2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411161925/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sex_and_the_city_2/ |archive-date=April 11, 2018 |access-date=December 13, 2021 |website=Rotten Tomatoes}} On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 27 out of 100 based on 39 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."{{cite web |title=Sex and the City 2 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/sexandthecity2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530072126/http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/sexandthecity2 |archive-date=May 30, 2010 |access-date=2010-05-26 |website=Metacritic}}

The film faced widespread criticism, particularly for its depiction of Middle Eastern culture. Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter described the film as "blatantly anti-Muslim," while Hadley Freeman of The Guardian called the trailers "borderline racist."{{cite news |last=Farber |first=Stephen |title=Sex and the City 2 -- Film Review |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/sex-and-city-2-film-29657 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607042945/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/sex-and-city-2-film-29657 |archive-date=June 7, 2012 |access-date=2010-05-28 |work=The Hollywood Reporter}}{{cite news |last=Freeman |first=Hadley |date=May 23, 2010 |title=The Death of Sex and City |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/may/23/sex-and-the-city-film-terrible |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221024828/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/may/23/sex-and-the-city-film-terrible |archive-date=February 21, 2017 |access-date=2010-06-18 |work=The Guardian |location=London}} Andrew O'Hagan of the Evening Standard wrote that the film "could be the most stupid, the most racist, the most polluting and women-hating film of the year."{{cite news |title=Sex and the City 2 is ugly on the inside |url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/review-23839220-sex-and-the-city-2-is-ugly-on-the-inside.do |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531053041/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/review-23839220-sex-and-the-city-2-is-ugly-on-the-inside.do |archive-date=May 31, 2010 |access-date=2010-05-28 |work=London Evening Standard}} Roger Ebert awarded it one out of four stars, criticizing the characters as "flyweight bubbleheads," the narration as redundant, and the visual presentation as "arthritic."{{cite web |last1=Ebert |first1=Roger |date=May 25, 2010 |title=Sex, about the same. City, Abu Dhabi. |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sex-and-the-city-2-2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717201137/https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sex-and-the-city-2-2010 |archive-date=July 17, 2020 |access-date=April 14, 2020 |website=RogerEbert.com}}

Lindy West, writing for The Stranger, published a widely discussed review, stating that the film "takes everything that I hold dear as a woman and as a human... and rapes it to death with a stiletto that costs more than my car," further criticizing its excessive runtime and perceived lack of substance.{{cite web |author=Tim Robey |date=31 May 2010 |title=Sex and the City 2 and the art of the pan |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/7790948/Sex-and-the-City-2-and-the-art-of-the-pan.html |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/7790948/Sex-and-the-City-2-and-the-art-of-the-pan.html |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |access-date=March 13, 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web |author=S.T. VanAirsdale |date=May 27, 2010 |title=The 9 Most Scathing Critical Responses to Sex and the City 2 |url=http://movieline.com/2010/05/27/the-9-most-scathing-critical-responses-to-sex-and-the-city-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314061515/http://movieline.com/2010/05/27/the-9-most-scathing-critical-responses-to-sex-and-the-city-2/ |archive-date=March 14, 2014 |access-date=March 13, 2014}}{{cite web |author=Lindy West |date=May 27, 2010 |title=Burkas and Birkins |url=http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/burkas-and-birkins/Content?oid=4132715 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315130957/http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/burkas-and-birkins/Content?oid=4132715 |archive-date=March 15, 2014 |access-date=March 13, 2014 |work=The Stranger}} British critic Mark Kermode also gave a strongly negative review, later naming it the worst film of 2010, stating he could think of nothing "more poisonous, more repugnant, more repulsive, more retrograde, more depressing than Sex and the City 2."{{cite web |date=June 2010 |title=Sex and the City 2 reviewed by Mark Kermode |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHeQeHstrsc |website=YouTube}}{{cite news |author=Mark Kermode |title=My Worst Five Films of 2010 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode/2010/12/my_worst_five_films_of_2010.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804214615/https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/markkermode/2010/12/my_worst_five_films_of_2010.html |archive-date=August 4, 2020 |access-date=2010-12-31 |publisher=BBC Online}}{{cite web |date=June 2010 |title=Mark Kermode – Sex and the City 2 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHeQeHstrsc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/uHeQeHstrsc |archive-date=2021-12-20 |access-date=2014-03-18 |publisher=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} Time included it in its list of the "10 Worst Movies Based on TV Shows."{{cite magazine |last=Kim |first=Wook |date=March 16, 2012 |title=Top 10 Worst Movies Based on TV Shows – Sex and the City 2 |url=https://entertainment.time.com/2012/03/16/top-10-worst-movies-based-on-tv-shows/?iid=ent-article-mostpop1#sex-and-the-city-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330003104/http://entertainment.time.com/2012/03/16/top-10-worst-movies-based-on-tv-shows/?iid=ent-article-mostpop1#sex-and-the-city-2 |archive-date=March 30, 2012 |access-date=March 29, 2012 |magazine=Time}}

In 2015, comedians Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery watched the film weekly for an entire year as part of the second season of their podcast The Worst Idea of All Time.{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.worstideaofalltime.com/about.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729090437/https://www.worstideaofalltime.com/about.html |archive-date=July 29, 2020 |access-date=2020-07-29 |website=The worst idea of all time |language=en}}

Accolades

Sex and the City 2 received seven nominations at the 31st Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture.{{cite web |last=Semigran |first=Aly |date=2011-01-24 |title='Eclipse,' 'Last Airbender' Lead Razzie Nominations |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656514/eclipse-last-airbender-lead-razzie-nominations.jhtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110127030826/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656514/eclipse-last-airbender-lead-razzie-nominations.jhtml |archive-date=January 27, 2011 |access-date=2011-01-24 |publisher=MTV News}} It went on to win three awards, including a joint Worst Actress award for the four “gal pals” (Parker, Cattrall, Nixon, and Davis).{{cite magazine |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |date=February 26, 2011 |title=Razzie Awards: 'The Last Airbender' earns Worst Picture, Director, and 'Eye-Gouging Misuse of 3-D' |url=https://ew.com/article/2011/02/26/razzie-awards-last-airbender-sex-and-the-city-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606064847/https://ew.com/article/2011/02/26/razzie-awards-last-airbender-sex-and-the-city-2/ |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |access-date=June 30, 2020 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}} David Eigenberg expressed interest in receiving the Worst Couple/Screen Ensemble Razzie, which was awarded to the entire cast. According to Razzies founder John J. B. Wilson, "[Eigenberg] said that he had never won an award of any kind and if this was what he won, he would accept it." Eigenberg then collaborated with Wilson to make a humorous acceptance video which was posted on the official YouTube channel of the Golden Raspberry Awards.{{cite news |last=Wilson |first=Jaque |date=2011-03-17 |title='SATC 2' star accepts Razzie award |url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/17/satc-2-star-accepts-razzie-award/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918193917/http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/17/satc-2-star-accepts-razzie-award/ |archive-date=September 18, 2018 |access-date=2011-10-29 |work=CNN}}

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! scope="col" |Award

! scope="col" |Date of the ceremony

! scope="col" |Category

! scope="col" |Recipients

! scope="col" |Result

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National Movie Awards

|26 May 2010

|Vue Most Anticipated Movie of the Summer

|Sex and the City 2

|{{nom}}

|{{cite web |last=Reynolds |first=Simon |date=April 19, 2010 |title=ITV to screen National Movie Awards 2010 |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a215303/itv-to-screen-national-movie-awards-2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630172703/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a215303/itv-to-screen-national-movie-awards-2010/ |archive-date=June 30, 2020 |access-date=June 30, 2020 |website=Digital Spy}}{{cite web |title=Winners – 2010 |url=http://www.nationalmovieawards.com/winners |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529160751/http://www.nationalmovieawards.com/winners |archive-date=May 29, 2010 |access-date=June 30, 2020 |publisher=National Movie Awards}}

Houston Film Critics Society

|18 December 2010

|Worst Picture

| rowspan="5" |Sex and the City 2

|{{nom}}

|{{Cite web |last=Marmaduke |first=Lauren |title=Houston Film Critics Society Recognizes the Best (and Worst) of 2010 |url=https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/houston-film-critics-society-recognizes-the-best-and-worst-of-2010-6374402 |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Houston Press |language=en}}

Oklahoma Film Critics Circle

|22 December 2010

|Obviously Worst Film

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma Film Critics Circle winners |url=https://www.awardsdaily.com/2010/12/22/oklahoma-film-critics-circle-winners/ |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Awardsdaily |language=en-US}}

scope="row" |People's Choice Awards

|5 January 2011

|Favorite Comedy Movie

| {{nom}}

|{{Cite web |date=2015-11-08 |title=People's Choice Awards: Fan Favorites in Movies, Music & TV - PeoplesChoice.com |url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108024719/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2011 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-11-08 |access-date=2025-04-20 }}

rowspan="3" |Alliance of Women Film Journalists

| rowspan="3" |10 January 2011

|Hall Of Shame Award

|{{won}}

| rowspan="3" |{{Cite web |title=2010 EDA Awards Winners – ALLIANCE OF WOMEN FILM JOURNALISTS |url=https://awfj.org/eda-awards-2/2010-eda-award-winners/ |access-date=2025-04-20 |language=en-US}}

Sequel That Shouldn’t Have Been Made Award

|{{won}}

Sexist Pig Award

|Michael Patrick King

|{{nom}}

rowspan="7" scope="row" |Golden Raspberry Awards

| rowspan="7" |26 February 2011

|Worst Picture

|Sex and the City 2

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="7" |

Worst Director

|Michael Patrick King

|{{nom}}

Worst Actress

|Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon

|{{won}}

Worst Supporting Actress

|Liza Minnelli

|{{nom}}

Worst Screenplay

|Michael Patrick King

|{{nom}}

Worst Screen Combo

|The entire cast of Sex and the City 2

|{{won}}

Worst Remake, Rip-off or Sequel

|Sex and the City 2

|{{won}}

Soundtrack

{{Main|Sex and the City 2 (soundtrack)}}

Sex and the City 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on May 25, 2010, by WaterTower Music. The album features songs from and inspired by the film.

The original score was composed by Aaron Zigman and performed by the Hollywood Studio Symphony. It was recorded and mixed by Dennis S. Sands and Steve Kempster. The score was orchestrated by Stephen Coleman, who also conducted, with additional orchestration by Patrick Kirst.

Home media

Sex and the City 2 was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and iTunes on October 26, 2010, in the United States,[http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Sex-and-the-City-2-Blu-ray-Release-Date-and-Details/7259 "Sex and the City 2" Blu-ray Release Date and Details] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914145546/http://www.thehdroom.com/news/Sex-and-the-City-2-Blu-ray-Release-Date-and-Details/7259|date=September 14, 2010}}, The HD Room, August 8, 2010 where it debuted at number one on the home media sales chart, selling nearly one million copies in its first week.{{cite web |title=The Numbers – DVD Most Recent Weekly Sales Chart |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/dvd/charts/weekly/thisweek.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015062300/http://www.the-numbers.com/dvd/charts/weekly/thisweek.php |archive-date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |website=The Numbers.com}} The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2010, where it also debuted atop the sales chart.{{cite web |title=Official Video Chart Top 100 05 December 2010 – 11 December 2010 |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/video-chart/20101205/12/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913171325/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/video-chart/20101205/12/ |archive-date=September 13, 2016 |access-date=July 9, 2016 |work=Official Charts Company}}

Follow-up television series

{{main|And Just Like That...}}

In December 2016, Radar Online reported that a script for a third Sex and the City film had been approved.{{cite web |date=December 22, 2016 |title=They're Back! 'Sex And The City' Cast Officially Signed On To Film Third Movie |url=https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2016/12/sex-and-the-city-filming-summer-movie-three-sarah-jessica-parker-script-drama/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213041045/https://radaronline.com/exclusives/2016/12/sex-and-the-city-filming-summer-movie-three-sarah-jessica-parker-script-drama/ |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |access-date=May 6, 2018 |website=Radar Online}} However, on September 28, 2017, Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed that the project would not move forward. She stated, "We had this beautiful, funny, heartbreaking, joyful, very relatable script and story. It's not just disappointing that we don't get to tell the story and have that experience, but more so for that audience that has been so vocal in wanting another movie."{{cite web |date=September 28, 2017 |title=Sarah Jessica Parker Confirms There Will Be No 'Sex and the City 3' |url=https://extratv.com/2017/09/28/sarah-jessica-parker-confirms-there-will-be-no-sex-and-the-city-3/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715164440/https://extratv.com/2017/09/28/sarah-jessica-parker-confirms-there-will-be-no-sex-and-the-city-3/ |archive-date=July 15, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |work=Extra}}

Reports in 2018 indicated that Kim Cattrall declined to participate in the third film after learning that the proposed plot involved killing off Mr. Big and a storyline in which her character, Samantha, receives inappropriate messages from Miranda’s teenage son, Brady.{{cite web |last=Marine |first=Brooke |date=November 27, 2018 |title=Kim Cattrall's Plot in Sex and the City 3 Would Have Involved Miranda's Teenage Son |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/sex-and-the-city-3-samantha-jones-plot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007082027/https://www.wmagazine.com/story/sex-and-the-city-3-samantha-jones-plot |archive-date=October 7, 2019 |access-date=October 7, 2019 |work=W}} In a 2019 interview, Cattrall explained her decision not to return, saying she felt she had "gone past the finish line" with the character out of love for the franchise.

The storyline originally intended for the third film was later reworked into the television series And Just Like That..., which premiered on HBO Max on December 9, 2021.{{cite news |last=Huntman |first=Ruth |date=August 10, 2019 |title=Kim Cattrall: 'I don't want to be in a situation for even an hour where I'm not enjoying myself' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/10/kim-cattrall-i-dont-want-to-be-in-a-situation-for-even-an-hour-where-im-not-enjoying-myself- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214041420/https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/10/kim-cattrall-i-dont-want-to-be-in-a-situation-for-even-an-hour-where-im-not-enjoying-myself- |archive-date=December 14, 2021 |access-date=October 7, 2019 |newspaper=The Guardian}} Cattrall did not return for the series, as previously agreed, though she made a brief cameo in the second season finale.{{cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=March 22, 2022 |title='And Just Like That...' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO Max |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/and-just-like-season-2-renewed-hbo-max-1234983968/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322171759/https://deadline.com/2022/03/and-just-like-season-2-renewed-hbo-max-1234983968/ |archive-date=March 22, 2022 |access-date=March 22, 2022 |work=Deadline Hollywood}} The series was renewed for a second season in March 2022, and a third season was announced in August 2023.

References

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