More than two decades after audiences fell in love with one of the most charming romances in cinema, Notting Hill 2 (2025) brings William Thacker and Anna Scott back to the screen. Directed by Roger Michell, the sequel revisits the magic of London’s most famous bookshop and the love story that proved fairytales can be real.
Julia Roberts returns as Anna Scott, the Hollywood superstar who chose love over fame. Now settled into a quieter life, Anna balances her career with family, showing that her happiest role isn’t on the big screen but in the home she has built with William. In this chapter, Anna glows with new joy as she prepares to welcome another child.
Hugh Grant once again embodies William Thacker, the charmingly awkward bookshop owner whose world was forever changed by Anna’s smile. Now a devoted husband and father, William brings humor, tenderness, and loyalty to his role as the steady heart of the family. His story is one of quiet devotion, proving that ordinary love can be extraordinary.
Together, Anna and William are raising a sweet little girl who has inherited both her mother’s spark and her father’s wit. Their daughter becomes the bridge between two worlds — the glamour of Hollywood and the charm of Notting Hill — creating moments of comedy, chaos, and tenderness.
The sequel follows the couple as they navigate marriage, parenthood, and the challenges of balancing fame with normalcy. Just as before, life is never without complications: the press, the public eye, and the unpredictable nature of celebrity threaten their peace. Yet, at the center of it all, Anna and William’s love endures.
Roger Michell captures London with the same warmth and whimsy that made the first film unforgettable. From bustling markets to cozy bookstores, from quiet parks to red-carpet premieres, the film contrasts the ordinary and the extraordinary, reminding us that love belongs in both.
Notting Hill 2 is not just about romance; it is about family, growth, and the beauty of second chapters. Anna and William learn that love changes, deepens, and strengthens with time — and that happiness is not found in perfect moments, but in the messy, wonderful life they share together.
Notting Hill 2 (2025) is a story about love that lasts, laughter that heals, and family that grows. With Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant once again lighting up the screen, the film promises to deliver the same charm, humor, and heart that made the original a classic — with a new layer of warmth as Anna and William prepare to welcome their second child.