Ratatouille 2 (2025)

Directed by: Brad Bird
Cast: Patton Oswalt (Remy), Lou Romano (Linguini), Janet McTeer (Colette), Peter O’Toole (Anton Ego – cameo), New Cast: Rachel McAdams, David Tennant, John C. Reilly
Plot: In Ratatouille 2, Remy the rat, now a celebrated chef in the culinary world, faces an unexpected challenge that threatens to turn his passion for cooking upside down. Following the success of his restaurant with Linguini and Colette, Remy has solidified his place in the kitchens of Paris, known for his unique flair and creative dishes that blend high-end culinary art with his own rat-inspired ingenuity.
However, a new wave of culinary trends sweeping the city brings with it fierce competition. A rival restaurant, Le Gourmet Rive, opened by the enigmatic and mysterious chef Luc Dubois (voiced by David Tennant), is gaining notoriety. Luc’s innovative yet controversial cooking methods threaten to overshadow Remy’s beloved style. Luc uses technology, molecular gastronomy, and avant-garde food techniques that appeal to the new generation of food critics and foodies, making Remy’s classic approach seem “old-fashioned” in comparison.
Faced with the possibility of being forgotten, Remy’s culinary dreams are put to the test. Together with Linguini and Colette, Remy embarks on a journey to prove that food is not just about novelty, but heart, tradition, and passion. Along the way, Remy discovers new creative avenues to explore, learns about his own identity as a chef, and faces the question of whether innovation can coexist with tradition.
Meanwhile, Anton Ego (Peter O’Toole), the famous food critic who once condemned Remy’s culinary creations, returns—this time as a mentor of sorts. In a surprising turn, Ego has a change of heart about food and its deeper meanings, helping Remy rediscover his roots and tackle his growing fears of being forgotten in an ever-changing world.
Remy’s culinary revolution is now not just about cooking—it’s about telling a story. But as he faces the pressure of the Parisian culinary scene and the weight of expectations, he must also grapple with his identity as a rat in the human world, which complicates his position as a world-class chef.
To make matters worse, Linguini and Colette’s relationship faces new challenges, as Linguini starts to struggle with finding his own role in the kitchen as Remy takes the spotlight. Colette, too, begins to feel conflicted about her own aspirations in the world of cooking, and whether her partnership with Remy will limit her own potential. They will all face hard decisions as they find a balance between their personal lives and the dream they’ve worked so hard to build.
Ultimately, Remy will learn that food is more than just recipes—it’s about connecting with others, creating joy, and finding new ways to celebrate the richness of life, all while embracing the idea that innovation and tradition can coexist.