---
title: "Hotel Transylvania 2"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-transylvania-2-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 159824
imdb_id: "tt2510894"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 6176
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-transylvania-2-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hotel Transylvania 2 is an animated film released in 2015. The movie is part of the Hotel Transylvania franchise and features a mix of supernatural and modern elements. A family gathering at the hotel is disrupted by the arrival of Vlad, an old-fashioned vampire. This event sets the stage for a collision of different styles and personalities, as the characters interact and adapt to each other's presence. The film is a comedy and belongs to the genres of animation, family, and fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Vlad’s old‑school vampire ways clash with modern cool at a monster family reunion."

### Why Watch
- bright animated comedy for kids
- mixes classic monster lore with contemporary humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- some critics find it flat and predictable
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑rated film is suitable for children, featuring mild spooky themes and playful humor.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: family, comedy, fantasy, animation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Club Illico, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Genndy Tartakovsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, MRC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Adam Sandler** as *Dracula (voice)*
- **Selena Gomez** as *Mavis Dracula (voice)*
- **Andy Samberg** as *Johnny Loughran (voice)*
- **Kevin James** as *Frankenstein (voice)*
- **Steve Buscemi** as *Wayne (voice)*
- **David Spade** as *Griffin (voice)*
- **Keegan-Michael Key** as *Murray (voice)*
- **Asher Blinkoff** as *Dennis (voice)*
- **Fran Drescher** as *Eunice (voice)*
- **Molly Shannon** as *Wanda (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Hotel Transylvania 2 released?
It was released in the United States on September 25, 2015.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The movie carries a PG rating.

### Q: How long does the movie run?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is an animated comedy, family, and fantasy film.

### Q: How did some reviewers describe the film?
One review called it flat, annoying, and lacking in bite, noting predictable animation.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hotel Transylvania 2 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/159824)
- [Hotel Transylvania 2 review – flat, annoying and lacking in bite…](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/sep/24/hotel-transylvania-2-review-flat-annoying-and-lacking-in-bite)
- [Hotel Transylvania: Transformania - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad Abrell)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*