Yes, there is indeed a "Garfield movie 2," which most commonly refers to the direct sequel of the 2004 live-action film, titled Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. However, depending on which Garfield film series you're considering, other films could also be seen as "second" entries in their respective continuities.
The Live-Action Sequel: Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
The most widely recognized "Garfield movie 2" is Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, released in 2006. This film serves as the direct follow-up to the 2004 live-action/CGI hybrid movie, Garfield: The Movie.
- Release Date: June 16, 2006
- Plot: The story sees Garfield, along with Odie, traveling to the United Kingdom, where Garfield accidentally switches places with a royal cat named Prince XII, who has inherited a castle. The plot revolves around Garfield enjoying the life of luxury while trying to save the castle from the greedy Lord Dargis.
- Cast: Bill Murray returned to voice Garfield, with Breckin Meyer and Jennifer Love Hewitt reprising their roles as Jon Arbuckle and Dr. Liz Wilson, respectively.
This film directly continues the adventures of the beloved lasagna-loving cat in a live-action setting, making it the definitive "movie 2" for fans of the original live-action adaptation.
Animated Film Series: Garfield Gets Real and Its Sequels
Beyond the live-action films, Garfield has also starred in a series of direct-to-video CGI animated movies. The first of these was Garfield Gets Real, which, while not a sequel to the live-action films, marked the beginning of its own animated movie continuity.
- Garfield Gets Real (2007): This film explores Garfield's world breaking the fourth wall, where he and his cartoon friends venture into the "real world." It was followed by two sequels:
- Garfield's Fun Fest (2008)
- Garfield's Pet Force (2009)
These animated films represent a distinct branch of Garfield's cinematic ventures, each building upon the previous one within their own story arc.
Overview of Garfield Films
To clarify the various "Garfield movies" and their sequence, here's a brief overview:
| Film Title | Type | Release Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield: The Movie | Live-action/CGI | 2004 | The first live-action film. |
| Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Live-action/CGI | 2006 | Direct sequel to Garfield: The Movie (Garfield Movie 2). |
| Garfield Gets Real | Direct-to-video CGI Ani. | 2007 | First in a series of animated movies. |
| Garfield's Fun Fest | Direct-to-video CGI Ani. | 2008 | Sequel to Garfield Gets Real. |
| Garfield's Pet Force | Direct-to-video CGI Ani. | 2009 | Sequel to Garfield's Fun Fest. |
| The Garfield Movie | Animated | 2024 | A new, fully animated theatrical film reboot featuring Chris Pratt. |
In conclusion, while "Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties" is the direct and most recognized "Garfield movie 2" in the live-action franchise, other animated films like Garfield Gets Real also spawned their own sequels, contributing to the extensive filmography of everyone's favorite orange cat.
