Little Giants 2: The Giant Legacy (2026)
Starring: Rick Moranis, Ed O’Neill, Shawna Waldron, Paul Rudd Directed by: Roger Kumble
The Scoreboard Is Reset, But the Grudge Matches Are Forever.
Little Giants 2: The Giant Legacy brings the beloved underdog story back to the field for a new generation. Thirty years after their legendary victory, the film returns to Urbania, where the stakes are higher and the playing field is threatened.
The Icebox Takes Charge
Shawna Waldron returns as Becky “Icebox” O’Shea, now a successful professional and the fiercely dedicated head coach of the Urbania Little Giants. Her team, much like the original, is a spirited collection of misfits who prioritize fun over form. Becky has worked tirelessly to keep the spirit of community football alive, teaching her young players that heart and teamwork trump talent.
But her leadership is challenged when a smooth-talking, ruthless tech mogul named Sterling Finch (Paul Rudd) moves into town. Finch immediately creates the “Urbania Titans”—an elite, hyper-funded super-team built entirely on advanced analytics, expensive gear, and a total lack of empathy. Finch’s ultimate goal: to bulldoze the beloved, muddy field (a monument to the original Giants) and replace it with a state-of-the-art sports complex accessible only to the privileged.
The Legendary Feud Returns
To save the field and the soul of the Little Giants, Becky needs reinforcements. In a heartwarming and hilarious twist, she forces the legendary rival brothers, Danny (Rick Moranis) and Kevin O’Shea (Ed O’Neill), out of their comfortable retirements.
This time, the brothers aren’t fighting each other; they’re stuck coaching together. The friction between Danny’s compassionate, quirky, and unconventional tactics (emphasizing fun and friendship) and Kevin’s intense, old-school, win-at-all-costs drills creates instant comic gold. They must overcome their lifelong rivalry to mold a new group of oddball players into champions.
The Heart of the Game
Featuring the return of fan-favorite plays—including a fresh, updated take on the famous “Annexation of Puerto Rico“—the sequel explores themes of family legacy and the true meaning of competition. It’s a battle of grit versus gigabytes, where the scrappy underdogs must prove that the heart of the game cannot be calculated by an algorithm.
This is a touchdown for nostalgia, proving that while the players may be small, the spirit of the Giants is bigger and more enduring than ever.
Key Highlights of the Legacy:
- The Sibling Rivalry: The hilarious tension between Danny (the dreamer) and Kevin (the pragmatist) as co-coaches.
- The Generational Clash: Becky (Icebox) bridging the gap between her father’s “play for fun” ethos and her uncle’s “win at any cost” mindset.
- The Stakes: Saving the original field, the spiritual home of the Giants.