Overview

• The sequel sold roughly 770,000–800,000 tickets in its first four days, generating €8.3 million and marking the strongest German debut since 2019 and one of 2025’s top openings.
• Attendees at the Munich premiere reported an unexpected revelation about the lead character’s origins, intensifying audience buzz without significant backlash.
• Michael “Bully” Herbig defended his creative choices in interviews, highlighting efforts to preserve the original’s comedic charm while addressing contemporary sensibilities.
• Following the sequel’s release, the original Der Schuh des Manitu surged to number two in German streaming charts, demonstrating a pronounced sequel-induced viewership boost.
• Hella Brice, widow of original star Pierre Brice, attended a screening and praised the sequel for its blend of humor and depth, marking a public reconciliation.