'Coming to America 2' to br Be Released in August 2020 The anticipated sequel br to 1988's Coming to Americabr was confirmed by Murphy br in a statement. Murphy will return br in his role as Prince Akeem. In the original, Akeem br travels to America to escape an br arranged marriage and find a wife. It's not yet known whether br the film's other stars, br including James Earl Jones, br will return to their roles. Craig Brewer br is set to direct br the comedy sequel.