Richie Rich 2 The Trillion Dollar Heir 2026
Starring Macaulay Culkin Jenna Ortega and Kieran Culkin
The world is about to rediscover its favorite poor little rich boy who is all grown up and facing his biggest challenge yet which is parenthood. Richie Rich 2 The Trillion Dollar Heir marks the triumphant return of Macaulay Culkin to the role that defined a generation. In this highly anticipated sequel Richie is now the eccentric and kindhearted CEO of Rich Industries attempting to navigate a modern landscape dominated by cold cryptocurrency and complex artificial intelligence while desperately holding onto his wholesome old school values and love for physical inventions.
Macaulay Culkin delivers a charming and heartfelt performance as a fun loving father who struggles to connect with his pragmatic and rebellious teenage daughter played by the talented Jenna Ortega. Unlike her father she wants absolutely nothing to do with the massive family fortune or the fame that comes with it preferring instead to live a completely normal life away from the spotlight. This generational divide creates a touching family dynamic as Richie tries to impress her with extravagant theme park rides in the backyard while she simply yearns for simplicity and authenticity.
The stakes are raised significantly when Richies ruthless and estranged cousin played by Macaulays real life brother Kieran Culkin arrives on the scene. Channeling a sharp and cutthroat corporate villain energy he orchestrates a high tech hostile takeover designed to liquidate the family empire and erase the Rich legacy forever. To save his company and his iconic home Richie must finally bridge the gap with his daughter and prove that he is capable of fighting for what matters most.
In a thrilling turn of events Richie reunites with his childhood friends from the sandlot who now serve as his loyal but unconventional board of directors. Together they dust off his fathers classic gadgets including a modernized version of the Dad Link and various robotic inventions to defend the manor against high tech mercenaries. The film becomes a hilarious and exciting battle of Gen Z wits versus 90s ingenuity. Full of deep nostalgia genuine heart and inventive action sequences this sequel proves that while money can buy anything it cannot buy the loyalty of family and true friends.