Another Simple Favor Loses Certified Fresh Status

Another Simple Favor, the sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor, follows Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively’s characters to Capri, Italy, and features major plot twists, including the reveal of a long-lost triplet. Initially earning strong critical reviews, the film lost its Certified Fresh badge on Rotten Tomatoes as audience scores remained low and reactions polarized. Director Paul Feig returned for the sequel due to renewed interest in the original during the pandemic and oversaw significant script rewrites to meet high expectations. Blake Lively has called her role as Emily one of her favorites, despite the film’s complex and sometimes uncomfortable turns. The creative team has expressed interest in a third installment with an even more ambitious international storyline. Another Simple Favor is currently streaming on Prime Video and continues to spark conversation for its chaotic narrative and potential franchise future.