The movie RoboCop 2 was released to the public.
Principal photography for RoboCop 2 took place during this period.
Paul Verhoeven, director of the original RoboCop, steps down; Irvin Kershner takes over as director for RoboCop 2.
Robocop is assigned to combat the growing drug crisis in Detroit as Omni Consumer Products (OCP) develops a new narcotic named Nuke.
OCP starts the creation of a new, more advanced RoboCop 2 prototype to replace the aging RoboCop unit.
The dangerous new drug Nuke floods the streets, causing chaos and increasing crime rates, challenging RoboCop's enforcement abilities.
RoboCop confronts and engages The Rehabs, a violent gang associated with the Nuke drug trade.
Officer Anne Lewis is critically wounded by criminals and later dies, impacting RoboCop emotionally and operationally.
RoboCop engages in a deadly battle with Cain, a dangerous drug lord turned cyborg, highlighting the threat Cain poses to public safety and RoboCop's mission.
Cain kills Dr. Faxx, the scientist responsible for the RoboCop 2 project, to prevent RoboCop creation, escalating the conflict with OCP.
Cain hacks and attempts to control RoboCop, turning him against his original mission and causing chaos in the city.
After being hacked, RoboCop is restored to his original programming and resumes his efforts to stop Cain and the drug epidemic.
RoboCop confronts Cain in a final showdown, culminating in Cain's defeat and the suppression of the Nuke drug threat.
After the defeat of Cain, RoboCop recovers from his damage and commits to his ongoing mission to protect Detroit and fight crime.
