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Ted was a pleasant surprise when it premiered in theaters in 2012, grossing nearly $250m worldwide and garnering decent critical reception. Beyond the critical and commercial success was writer/director Seth MacFarlane’s ability to prove that his brand of humor can, in fact, translate well to the big screen. However, A Million Ways to Die in the West, MacFarlane’s sophomore feature, didn’t do nearly as well commercially or critically, proving that the sophomore slump is, in fact, real.
As the saying goes, third time’s the charm, and if this official Red Band trailer for Ted 2 is any indication, MacFarlane and company are ready to prove themselves again. Ted 2 picks up where Ted left off with Ted (MacFarlane) and Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth) ready to start a family. However, given Ted’s status as a teddy bear, both he and John (Mark Wahlberg) must fight for his civil rights to prove that he’s a living person, thanks to the help of lawyer Samantha L. Jackson (Amanda Seyfried).
The Red Band trailer shows off more of the same humor you come to expect from MacFarlane, for better or worse. There are some gems that not only push the envelope, but do so in a legitimately funny way (unlike this spring’s bomb, Get Hard). Keen observers will also note that Mila Kunis’ character, Lori, doesn’t appear in the trailer and won’t be in the film. Regardless, Ted 2 should be a hit for Seth MacFarlane fans when it comes to theaters on June 26th.