Almost two years ago, it was announced that a sequel to the 1988 cult comedy film Coming to America was in the works. In the new movie, Eddie Murphy's character, the newly crowned King Akeem, returns to Queens, New York with his confidante Semmi, played by Arsenio Hall, after learning that in America, he has a long-lost son, the heir to the throne of Zamunda. The first official photos from Coming to America 2 were released by Amazon Studios. The photos show Akeem dressed in both his princely robes and in full New York City tourist gear. Shari Headley, who reprises her role of his wife Lisa McDowell – now a queen, wears a crown and gorgeous Zamundan royal garb. Arsenio Hall appears again as Akeem's servant and friend, Semmi. He and Murphy also reprise their secondary roles, including those of members of a Queen barbershop crew and their customers. Coming to America 2 also stars returning cast members John Amos, Louis Anderson, Maurice, and Vanessa Bell Calloway. It is set to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021.