Movies like Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is a 2002 American spy action comedy film written, shot, edited and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez also produced with Elizabeth Avellán. It stars Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Mike Judge, Ricardo Montalbán, Holland Taylor, Christopher McDonald, and Steve Buscemi.

The second installment in the Spy Kids film series, which began with 2001's Spy Kids, the film premiered at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on July 28, 2002. Dimension Films theatrically released the film on August 7, 2002. Upon release, Spy Kids 2 received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed over $119 million worldwide.

The OSS now has a full child spy section, of which Carmen Cortez and Juni Cortez are now Level 2 agents. Although they were the first of the new Spy Kids Division, they face fierce competition from Gary and Gerti Giggles, the children of Donnagon Giggles (the agent whom Carmen and Juni rescued on their first mission). Carmen defends Gary, as she has a crush on him, straining her relationship with Juni.