Zoolander No. 2 Apr 2026

: The film was directed by Ben Stiller , who also co-wrote the script with Justin Theroux , John Hamburg , and Nicholas Stoller .

: Kristen Wiig joins the cast as Alexanya Atoz , the eccentric head of the House of Atoz, who conspires with the escaped Jacobim Mugatu (Will Ferrell). Zoolander No. 2

: Principal photography took place in Rome, Italy , between April and July 2015. : The film was directed by Ben Stiller

: Distributed by Paramount Pictures , the film opened on February 12, 2016 . : Distributed by Paramount Pictures , the film

: Arriving 15 years after the original, it was dedicated to the memory of Drake Sather , the character's co-creator. Plot and Characters

: Several pop stars (including Justin Bieber ) are assassinated while wearing Derek's signature "Blue Steel" look, leading Fashion Interpol agent Valentina Valencia (Penélope Cruz) to recruit the duo.

The following overview examines the production, reception, and themes of , the 2016 sequel to the 2001 cult comedy. Production and Release