âComing to America 2â officially has a release date. Paramount Pictures announced the sequel is set to hit theaters Aug. 7, 2020. Paramount has also announced Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name) as the filmâs director. Eddie Murphy is expected to reprise his role as Prince Akeem. According to Deadline, "Akeem learns about a long-lost son, and must return to America to meet the unlikely heir to the throne of Zamunda."The only other cast member confirmed on IMDb is James Earl Jones, who will once again portray Prince Akeemâs father, King Jaffe Joffer.Photo: Screenshot