"[87] James Berardinelli of ReelViews gave the film two and a half stars out of four, commenting, "At two hours, Anchorman 2 overstays its welcome by at least 20 minutes, if not longer.

"[90] Rafer Guzman of Newsday gave the film a positive review, writing, "This sequel may not produce any quotable lines, but to borrow one from the original: Don't act like you're not impressed. [62] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade B on scale of A to F.[63], Colin Covert of the Star Tribune gave the film three out of four stars, writing, "It may not leave the same imprint on American culture as its super-quotable predecessor. "[73] Kyle Smith of the New York Post gave the film two out of four stars, writing, "Anchorman 2 is like watching Anchorman being re-enacted by semi-professionals trying to cover up their lapses by being extra-emphatic, super-doofy: 2013 Steve Carell does a lousy impression of 2004 Steve Carell.

[93], On November 13, 2013, Will Ferrell spoke about the possibility of a third Anchorman film, stating: "I'm sure they would, but I don't know. [12] In a May 2012 interview, he was quoted as saying that nothing was set. [28] Paramount notified theater owners that Anchorman 2 would be their last film with a US release on 35mm film stock. [19], Filming began in March 2013.

They often miss their mark, but when they connect, out fall the laughs in great big bunches.

"[89] Scott Foundas of Variety gave the film a positive review, writing, "A modestly less quotable but generously funny new adventure for scotch-and-mahogany-loving 1970s newsman Ron Burgundy, here catapulted into 1980 and the dawn of the 24-hour news cycle. [31], On March 28, 2012, actor Will Ferrell officially announced the sequel dressed in character as Ron Burgundy on the late-night talk-show Conan.
"[99], On March 1, 2018, Adam McKay said that the third film could be having to do with the Iraq War.

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"[65] Alonso Duralde of The Wrap gave the film a negative review, writing, "It's a constant barrage of joke-joke-joke, but they're all gags that take place in the moment and are immediately shoved aside for the next one.

[48] On December 4, 2013, it was announced that Ferrell was scheduled to appear on SportsCenter on December 5, 2013, in character as Ron Burgundy, but the appearance was cancelled in light of a news conference regarding sexual assault allegations against quarterback Jameis Winston. Online UK", "Harrison Ford Spotted on Set of Anchorman 2", "Amy Poehler and Tina Fey spotted filming a cameo for 'Anchorman 2′ in Atlanta today! For the old-time news people watching, 'Anchorman 2' is pure tragedy because it is essentially the truth ... go home and ask whether what passes as journalism today really is journalism".

I used to have this car that would allow you to play DVDs illegally through the front dash. [57] In its second weekend, the film dropped to number three in the United States, grossing an additional $19.7 million.

: My Classy Life and Other Musings was released under the Ron Burgundy moniker.


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However, in March 2012, Ferrell officially announced the film was in production and filming began in March 2013. Burgundy and his son rehabilitate a small shark, naming him Doby before setting him free.

[33] The teaser trailer, featuring Ferrell, Rudd, Koechner and Carell, premiered on May 16, 2012 in front of the movie The Dictator. "[88] Ty Burr of The Boston Globe gave the film a positive review, writing, "See it with a crowd, laugh yourself silly, and feel slightly ashamed in the morning.