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Coming 2 America

6.320211h 48m18AMovieComedy

Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.

DirectorCraig Brewer
WritersKenya Barris·Barry W. Blaustein
ProducersKevin Misher·Brian Oliver

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Cast · Directed by Craig Brewer

EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
AHArsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
JFJermaine Fowler
Jermaine Fowler
Lavelle Junson
LJLeslie Jones
Leslie Jones
Mary Junson
TMTracy Morgan
Tracy Morgan
Uncle Reem
KLKiKi Layne
KiKi Layne
Meeka
SHShari Headley
Shari Headley
Lisa
WSWesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes
General Izzi
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
King Jaffe Joffer
JAJohn Amos
John Amos
Cleo McDowell
TTTeyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor
Bopoto
VCVanessa Bell Calloway
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Imani Izzi

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Coming 2 America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Coming 2 America?

Coming 2 America is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Crave in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Coming 2 America on Netflix?

No, Coming 2 America is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crave.

Is Coming 2 America on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Coming 2 America is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Coming 2 America for free?

Coming 2 America is available on Amazon Prime Video and Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Coming 2 America?

Coming 2 America is currently the latest film in the Coming to America Collection.

Is there a prequel to Coming 2 America?

Yes — Coming to America (1988) comes before Coming 2 America in the Coming to America Collection.

Is Coming 2 America part of a trilogy?

No — Coming 2 America is part of the Coming to America Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Coming to America Collection?

There are 2 films in the Coming to America Collection: Coming to America (1988) and Coming 2 America (2021).