The Proposal 2: For Better or Worse (2025) – Movie Review

⭐️⭐️⭐️½☆ (3.5/5)

Seventeen years after Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) faked an engagement to her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to avoid deportation, The Proposal 2: For Better or Worse brings the unlikely couple back — married, chaotic, and somehow just as charming.

Plot Summary:
Margaret and Andrew are now a power couple living in New York, balancing careers, in-laws, and a surprise twist: they’re being audited by immigration again. To prove their marriage is still legit, they must return to Sitka, Alaska, where it all began — and where secrets, exes, and one very sassy grandma (Betty White’s character is back via hilarious voice-over cameos) await.

What Works:

• The chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds hasn’t aged a day. Their comedic timing is on point, and their banter is as sharp as ever.

• The film leans into nostalgia but doesn’t rely on it too heavily. It’s got enough fresh jokes, awkward encounters, and heartfelt moments to feel new.

• Sitka is once again a beautiful, cozy backdrop — and yes, there’s another awkward nude scene.

What Doesn’t:

• Some jokes feel recycled from the first movie.

• A subplot involving TikTok influencers trying to “cancel” their marriage feels a bit forced.

• Betty White’s absence is deeply felt, though the film tries to honor her legacy with warmth and humor.

Verdict:
The Proposal 2 doesn’t reach the iconic heights of the original, but it’s a sweet, funny, and feel-good sequel that gives fans the closure (and chaos) they didn’t know they needed. Whether you’re here for the romance, the Alaskan scenery, or Ryan Reynolds being… Ryan Reynolds, it’s worth the watch.