The sequel to the original Critters film, Critters 2: The Main Course, was released in theaters.
Principal photography for Critters 2 took place, involving locations and sets used for the movie.
Critics and audiences reviewed and reacted to Critters 2: The Main Course following its release.
The Critter eggs hatch on Earth, leading to the initial threat of the Critters' invasion in the area.
The government sends bounty hunters Charlie and Terri to contain and eliminate the Critters after their presence is detected again on Earth.
The Critters launch an attack on a local farm, causing destruction and killing several townsfolk, escalating the threat level.
Charlie gains an ally in Brad, a local teenager affected by the Critters' attacks, who helps in tracking the creatures.
Survivors take shelter in an old mine shaft, attempting to protect themselves from the Critters' onslaught.
The military arrives to assist in combating the Critter infestation, conducting heavy attacks against the creatures.
In a crucial plot point, the Critters kidnap Brad's sister, heightening the stakes for rescue efforts.
Charlie and his team track the Critters to a canyon, where they engage in a final battle to end the Critters' threat.
The remaining Critters are destroyed, and the threat to the town and planet is neutralized for the time being.