The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
- Vince Marcello originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
- Many of the practical effects used in the climax were achieved without any CGI.
- The incredible score for The Kissing Booth 2 was composed in just a few weeks after the original composer dropped out.
The Kissing Booth 2 is a 2020 American teen romantic comedy directed by Vince Marcello, the sequel to Netflix's 2018 hit. Joey King and Jacob Elordi return as Elle Evans and Noah Flynn, whose relationship is tested when Noah goes to Harvard while Elle starts her senior year, where she bonds with a new student named Marco, played by Taylor Zakhar Perez, while competing in a dance dance revolution-style arcade competition. The sequel expanded the love triangle formula while exploring long-distance relationship anxiety.
The Kissing Booth 2 became one of Netflix's most-watched films upon release, with the platform reporting it was viewed by over 66 million accounts in its first four weeks. The franchise's success demonstrated Netflix's ability to create teen-targeted romantic franchises that bypassed traditional theatrical distribution entirely. The film confirmed the commercial viability of its franchise approach and demonstrated the property's appeal to its target audience worldwide.
