The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Garry Marshall
Screenplay by	Shonda Rhimes
Story by	Shonda Rhimes Gina Wendkos
Based on	Characters by Meg Cabot
Produced by	Whitney Houston Debra Martin Chase
Starring	Anne Hathaway Heather Matarazzo John Rhys-Davies Héctor Elizondo Julie Andrews
Cinematography	Charles Minsky
Edited by	Bruce Green
Music by	John Debney
Production companies	Walt Disney Pictures ShondaLand Martin Chase Productions
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date	August 11, 2004 (2004-08-11)
Running time	113 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$45 million[2]
Box office	$134.7 million[3][4]

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is a 2004 American romantic comedy film and the sequel to 2001's The Princess Diaries. Unlike the first film, this film is not based on any of the books. Before she can succeed her grandmother as queen of Genovia, Mia learns that she must marry or else relinquish the throne.

Most of the cast returned from the first film, including Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Héctor Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, and Larry Miller. Garry Marshall returned to direct and Debra Martin Chase and Whitney Houston to produce. New characters include Viscount Mabrey (John Rhys-Davies), Lord Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine, in his film debut), and Andrew Jacoby (Callum Blue).

The film grossed over $134 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics. A sequel is currently in development.