The Proposal 2: For Better or For Worse (2025) reunites Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in a long-awaited sequel that picks up nearly fifteen years after the original film’s unlikely romance between high-powered editor Margaret Tate and her once-assistant-turned-fiancé, Andrew Paxton. Now married and living in New York, their story continues—but this time, the proposal isn’t the problem. Staying together is.
Margaret and Andrew have built a life together filled with career success and quiet love. But when Andrew’s father passes away unexpectedly, they’re called back to Sitka, Alaska, to help settle the family estate. What begins as a short trip quickly spirals into a whirlwind of buried family drama, personal revelations, and unresolved issues between the couple that have long been ignored under the surface of their busy lives.
Back in the quirky small town that started it all, Margaret is once again the outsider—though softened by time—and must navigate Andrew’s close-knit family, including a now-independent and outspoken Grandma Annie (Betty White’s character, reimagined through flashbacks or tribute if not present). Andrew, meanwhile, begins to question the path he’s on, torn between duty to his family and the fast-paced life he’s built with Margaret.
Complicating matters is the arrival of an ambitious editor sent by Margaret’s publishing house to “support” her during her leave—who turns out to be a young version of Margaret herself, driven, brilliant, and clearly admiring Andrew a bit too much. Jealousy, grief, and old fears bubble to the surface, forcing Margaret and Andrew to ask whether love built under pressure can truly stand the test of time.
Through a series of misadventures (including a chaotic vow renewal, a moose chase, and a hilariously botched family dinner), the couple is pushed to their limits. But in the process, they rediscover not just why they fell in love—but how to choose each other again, even when things get hard.
The Proposal 2: For Better or For Worse is a romantic comedy with heart, humor, and emotional maturity. It honors the spirit of the original—awkward charm, unexpected romance, and Alaskan hijinks—while offering a deeper exploration of marriage, compromise, and what it truly means to say “I do”… long after the wedding.