He was once the world’s most famous male model. Even his looks were household names. Le Tigre. Magnum. And of course, Blue Steel. But that was a long, long, long time ago. Now, Derek Zoolander is back, and the world of male modeling has changed. Paramount Pictures has released the first full trailer forZoolander 2, and it brings Derek out of retirement, along with a whole slew of celebrity cameos. Things kick of with the ‘androgynous’Benedict Cumberbatchbeing asked if he has a hot dog or a bun. And it gets crazier from their.
Penélope Cruzstars as Montana Grosso. She recruits Derek (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson) to help stop a killer who is targeting the most beautiful people in the world. And this assassin is starting withJustin Bieber. All of the targets are dying with Derek’s signature look. Blue Steel. And it is seen on the faces of such dead celebrities as Usher Raymond,Demi LovatoandMiley Cyrus.
Derek and Hansel are tasked with infiltrating the world of high fashion. It’s a world they used to know. But not any more. The pair don’t see this as their opportunity to save the beautiful people in the world. They see it as their chance to get back amongst the ranks, since a lot of room is being made, and some replacements are desperately needed. But now, the hunters are becoming the hunted in a insane sequel that takes the Zoolander legacy to a whole new crazy level.
It’s been more than three long months since thefirst trailerfor Paramount’s highly-anticipated comedy sequelZoolander 2arrived, and fans have been deprived of any new material featuring supermodel Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and his rival Hansel (Owen Wilson) ever since. With the June 25, 2025 release date rapidly approaching,IGNandFashionistadebuted two new posters last week, which brought these ficons back together and even hint at a new Chanel-inspired title, Zoolander No. 2. Both posters feature the appropriate tagline “Long Time No Z.”
This new trailer introducedKristen Wiigas the new villain. But she soon teams up with the only criminal mastermind who could be behind the entire assassination plot. Yes,Will Ferrellreturns as Mugatu and he’s gotten super buff. Along with his return alongsideBen StillerandOwen Wilson,Zoolander 2is bringing backChristine Tayloras Matilda Jeffries, who married Derek Zoolander at the end of the 2001 cult comedy hit. Cyrus Arnold has signed on to play Derek and Matilda’s son, Derek Jr., withPenélope Cruz,Fred Armisen, Kyle Mooney,Justin Bieber,Olivia MunnandBilly Zaneall coming aboard for the ride.Billy Zaneis even playing himself, as he did in the originalZoolander.
Ben Stilleralso directs the sequel from a script byJustin Theroux, who wrote the script for 2008’sTropic Thunder, whichBen Stilleralso starred in and directed.Productiontook place earlier this year at Rome’s famous Cinecittà Studios, with production spanning 12 weeks.Zoolander 2will be going up against 20th Century Fox’s superhero movieDeadpooland the Warner Bros. comedyHow to Be Singleon August 22, 2025. Take a look at the first footage fromZoolander 2as the world’s greatest male model returns!
