Matilda 2: The Wormwood Revenge (2026)
The Power of Knowledge and Justice
Starring: Mara Wilson • Danny DeVito • Rhea Perlman • Embeth Davidtz

A Childhood Hero Returns — Wiser, Stronger, and Ready

Nearly three decades after Matilda became a beloved family classic, Matilda 2: The Wormwood Revenge revisits the extraordinary girl who proved that intelligence, kindness, and courage can outshine cruelty. This time, however, the story unfolds with a new dynamic: Matilda is no longer the underestimated child in the corner. She’s grown — and she understands her power.

Mara Wilson reprises her iconic role as Matilda Wormwood, now an accomplished educator and advocate for gifted children. Though she has built a life defined by knowledge and compassion, the reappearance of her dysfunctional parents threatens to reopen chapters she thought were long closed.

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman return as the hilariously self-absorbed and scheming Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood. Still driven by greed and shortcuts, the Wormwoods stumble into yet another questionable venture — one that inadvertently collides with Matilda’s work and puts vulnerable students at risk. But unlike before, Matilda is no longer at their mercy.

Embeth Davidtz also returns as Miss Honey, whose warmth and integrity remain the moral heart of the story. Together, she and Matilda face the uncomfortable truth that injustice can reappear in new forms — and that standing up to it requires not just intelligence, but resilience.

While the sequel retains the whimsical tone and imaginative spark of the original, The Wormwood Revenge explores more mature themes of accountability and empowerment. Matilda’s brilliance is no longer just a secret advantage; it becomes a force for systemic change. Where once she used her gifts to escape oppression, she now uses them to protect others from it.

Blending humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt emotion, the film celebrates the enduring message that knowledge is power — and that justice, when guided by empathy, can rewrite even the most difficult stories.

Because this time, the Wormwoods aren’t facing a child they can dismiss.
They’re facing a woman who knows exactly who she is — and what she stands for.