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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004): Cast & Ratings

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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is a 2004 comedy thriller directed by Garry Marshall, starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews and Callum Blue. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $134.7 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$134.7M
Metascore
43
budget
$40M
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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Garry Marshall
Genres
Thriller , Comedy , Romance , Family
Original language
English
Budget
$40M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement About?

The premise of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young princess must decide whether to relinquish her title and marry a handsome man she’s come to love, or embrace her royal duties and fulfill her obligations to the kingdom. As she grapples with this important decision, she finds herself caught up in palace politics and must navigate the complexities of family and duty while also experiencing the joys of first love. The film blends humor and romance as the next generation of royalty faces unexpected challenges.

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Cast & crew

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Cast

Anne Hathaway leads the cast, with Julie Andrews and Callum Blue. Directed by Garry Marshall.

From the director

More from Garry Marshall

More films directed by Garry Marshall, best-rated first: Frankie and Johnny, Nothing in Common, The Flamingo Kid and Pretty Woman.

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Ratings

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Plot

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Plot Summary

What happens in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Princess Mia Thermopolis, portrayed by Anne Hathaway, makes her way back to her beloved Genovia, she finds herself on the brink of a transformational chapter in her life. Five years have gone by since she first stepped into the spotlight, and now she is a proud graduate of Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of International Affairs, eager to take her rightful place alongside her wise grandmother, Queen Clarisse, played by Julie Andrews. However, before her royal responsibilities can truly begin, Mia must navigate the intricate labyrinth of love and commitment.

Full summary

The whole story of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, scene by scene

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Box office

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Box Office & Budget

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement grossed $134.7 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $95.2 million came from the US and Canada and $39.6 million (29%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$134.7M

3.4× its budget

US & Canada
$95.2M
International
$39.6M
Budget
$40M
US & Canada 71% Rest of the world 29%
Videos

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) Trailer
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Quiz

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who plays the role of Princess Mia Thermopolis?

Cars

Cars in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

12 cars on screen, including the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 and the 1966 Ford Mustang.

All 12 cars
  • 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 Important role
  • 1966 Ford Mustang in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 1966 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • GEM eL in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement GEM eL Minor role
  • Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Mercedes-Benz 600 W100 Minor role
Details

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement Also Known As

40 alternative titles, including “Neveletlen hercegnő 2.” and “The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement”.

Also known as
  • Neveletlen hercegnő 2.
  • The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement
  • The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement
  • Щоденники принцеси 2
  • Щоденники принцеси 2: Як стати королевою
  • יומני הנסיכה 2
  • Deník princezny 2: Královské povinnosti
  • Plötzlich Prinzessin 2
  • Neveletlen hercegnő 2.: Eljegyzés a kastélyban
  • Principe azzurro cercasi
  • Un mariage de princesse
  • Дневники принцессы 2: Как стать королевой
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  • Princesa por sorpresa 2
  • יומני הנסיכה 2: אירוסין מלכותיים
  • 公主日记2
  • En prinsessas dagbok 2 - kungligt uppdrag
  • Prinsesse eller ej 2
  • O Diário da Princesa: Noivado Real
  • Pamiętnik księżniczki 2: Królewskie zaręczyny
  • プリティ・プリンセス2/ロイヤル・ウェディング
  • Prinsesse på prøve 2 - Kongelige forviklinger
  • Το Ημερολόγιο μιας Πριγκίπισσας 2: Βασιλικοί Αρραβώνες
  • O Diário da Princesa 2: Casamento Real
  • 프린세스 다이어리 2
  • Le Journal d'une princesse 2: Les Fiançailles royales
  • Acemi Prenses 2: Kraliyet Nişanı
  • Дневниците на принцесата 2: Кралски бъркотии
  • Prinsessapäiväkirjat 2
  • Denník princeznej 2: Kráľovstvo v ohrození
  • El Diario De La Princesa 2
  • 麻雀變公主2:皇家有約
  • 走佬俏公主2 及時嫁到
  • Princeskin dnevnik 2: Kraljevska zaroka
  • Nhật Ký Công Chúa 2: Đám Cưới Hoàng Gia
  • บันทึกรักเจ้าหญิงวุ่นลุ้นวิวาห์
  • Princesės dienoraštis 2: karališkos sužadėtuvės
  • Princezini dnevnici: Kraljevske zaruke, პრინცესას დღიურები 2
  • مذكرات أميرة 2: خطبة ملكية
  • Şahzadə Qızın Gündəlikləri 2
  • Printsessi päevikud 2

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FAQ

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement released?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement was released on August 11, 2004.

Who directed The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement was directed by Garry Marshall.

More films by Garry Marshall

Who is in the cast of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement stars Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews and Callum Blue.

How much did The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement make at the box office?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement grossed $134.7 million worldwide ($95.2 million domestic, $39.6 million international) on a budget of $40 million.

How is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement rated?

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement have a post-credit scene?

Yes. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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