22 Jump Street 2014

As the dynamic duo of 21 Jump Street, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), return to their narcotics-chasing ways after a brief stint away, they’re met with a new challenge: failure. Their botched pursuit of notorious drug lord Ghost (Peter Stormare) has Deputy Chief Hardy (Nick Offerman) reassigning them to work under the watchful eye of Captain Dickson (Ice Cube) at 22 Jump Street, conveniently located directly across the street from their previous haunt.

Their latest mission: to infiltrate a college campus and track down the source of WHYPHY, a deadly drug that’s claimed its first victim in the form of Cynthia. The investigation begins with a tantalizing photo of the victim purchasing the drug from an individual sporting a distinctive tattoo - the perfect starting point for Schmidt and Jenko to go undercover as students.

As they navigate the unfamiliar world of higher education, Jenko quickly becomes fast friends with a pair of jocks, Zook (Wyatt Russell) and Rooster (Jimmy Tatro), who welcome him into their fold. Meanwhile, Schmidt’s attempts at socializing lead him to an art student named Maya (Amber Stevens), whom he impresses with his fabricated interest in slam poetry. The two share a night that leaves them both feeling uneasy, but not before Maya reveals her true identity: she’s the daughter of Captain Dickson, whose disapproval of Schmidt’s advances is palpable.

As Jenko becomes increasingly entwined with Zook and Rooster, who encourage him to join the football team, Schmidt finds himself on the outside looking in. His brief fling with Maya has left him feeling left out, and he begins to question whether his partnership with Jenko is strong enough to withstand the challenges of college life.

As Schmidt and Jenko find themselves stumped in their search for the elusive WHYPHY supplier, they seek the counsel of Mr. Walters (Rob Riggle) and Eric (Dave Franco), currently incarcerated behind bars. The seasoned veterans of the drug trade offer a crucial insight: the unique tattoo on the arm of the dealer, featuring the bold declaration “BOOM!”, is the key to identifying their quarry. Walters’ astute observation sparks a new line of inquiry for the duo, who begin scouring the campus for anyone bearing this distinctive mark.

Their search leads them to an unlikely pair: Zook and Rooster, two brothers who have recently been initiated into the fraternity scene. As Schmidt and Jenko mingle with the group, Jenko’s sharp eyes detect the “BOOM!” tattoo on Zook’s arm, while Rooster remains tattoo-free. The discovery sparks a fresh divide between Schmidt and Jenko, as the former becomes convinced that Zook is their man, whereas the latter cautions against jumping to conclusions.

In a surprise twist, a counseling session with Cynthia reveals that Zook wasn’t the supplier after all – he was merely a customer, purchasing drugs from an outside agent who had cleverly hidden them in library books. The revelation sends Schmidt and Jenko racing back to the campus to track down Ghost and his accomplices. A high-stakes chase ensues, culminating in another narrow escape for the duo.

Meanwhile, Jenko is faced with a personal dilemma: he’s been offered a football scholarship with Zook, but struggles with the decision, weighing his passion for the sport against his commitment to being a police officer. Schmidt steps in to resolve the matter by taking the heat off Jenko during the ensuing melee, allowing him to make a clean break from the chaos.

As the dust settles, Schmidt’s cover as an undercover cop is blown wide open, forcing him to abandon his college cover and return to the fold. Meanwhile, Jenko finds himself free to pursue his football aspirations with Zook, while Schmidt is left to plead his case with his superiors to complete the investigation.

As the sun-kissed days of Spring Break unfold, Schmidt gears up for a daring solo operation to take down Ghost, but Jenko (Bradley Fine) begs to join forces one last time, craving a final high-stakes mission together. The unlikely duo converges on the beach, where they track down Mercedes, revealed as Ghost’s cunning daughter, orchestrating a clandestine meeting with her WHYPHY-dealing cohorts. With Dickson providing backup, Schmidt and Jenko launch a surprise attack, sending the dealers scattering in disarray.

Meanwhile, Mercedes proves to be a formidable foe, handcuffing Dickson and snatching him as a hostage, prompting Schmidt to give chase. As the cat-and-mouse game unfolds, Jenko pursues Ghost, engaging in a fierce fistfight with Mercedes before she’s taken down by Maya (Maya Rudolph). Schmidt rushes to Jenko’s aid, only to find himself on the rooftop of the college, where Ghost has set up shop. A thrilling aerial chase ensues as Ghost attempts to escape via helicopter, leaving Jenko clinging precariously to its landing gear.

Schmidt makes a daring leap, joining Jenko in mid-air, and together they plummet into the sea. In a last-ditch effort, Jenko manages to lob a grenade into the helicopter, sending Ghost to his watery grave. As the dust settles, Jenko confides in Schmidt that despite their differences, he still hopes to become a police officer, crediting their contrasting approaches with making their partnership stronger.

The two former adversaries share a heartfelt reconciliation, basking in the applause of a cheering crowd. Dickson reappears, touting a new undercover mission at a medical school – an opportunity too enticing for the dynamic duo to resist. The credits roll, accompanied by a series of humorous mock clips showcasing Schmidt and Jenko going incognito in various settings.

In a post-credits coda, Mr. Walters (Rob Riggle) and Eric (Damon Wayans Jr.) are shown indulging in a tender moment behind bars, with the former whispering ominously to the latter that he’s “late” – a chilling harbinger of impending doom.