March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step
A young emperor penguin follows instinct into the Antarctic unknown on a visually arresting first journey toward independence.
Overview
A young penguin embarks on a perilous journey, driven by instinct and the call of the wild.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- hopeful
- uplifting
- adventurous
- family movie night
- nature documentary viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the documentary's compelling Antarctic wildlife footage and accessible, family-friendly storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The young penguin leaves familiar surroundings and undertakes its first major trip toward an unknown destination.
The penguin's journey is explicitly motivated by instinct amid the demands of Antarctic life.
The narrative presents the penguin's journey through the cold, isolation, and dangers of Antarctica.
Antarctic locations and penguin behavior provide the film's primary visual subject and production appeal.
Films like March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step, and why
March of the Penguins
family-friendly wildlife documentary centered on animal behavior, survival, and natural spectacle
Born in China
immersive family nature documentary combining animal journeys, survival challenges, and visually striking landscapes
Earth
accessible wildlife documentary focused on animal behavior, harsh environments, and emotional parent-offspring bonds
Movie Details
- Director
- Luc Jacquet
- Release Date
- 2017-02-15
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (78)
Cast
- Lambert Wilson
- Morgan Freeman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step about?
- A young emperor penguin follows instinct into the Antarctic unknown on a visually arresting first journey toward independence.
- What is March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step.
- What did critics think of March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step?
- Critics broadly praised the documentary's compelling Antarctic wildlife footage and accessible, family-friendly storytelling.
- Which films are like March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step?
- Films with a similar feel include March of the Penguins, Born in China, and Earth.
- How long is March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step?
- March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step?
- In United States, March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step streams on Hulu.
