Sorority Rising | Neighbors 2:

Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) are finally ready to move to the suburbs. They have a second baby on the way and a buyer for their current house, but there’s a catch: they are in a 30-day escrow period. If the buyers see anything "untoward" during their check-ins, they can pull the plug on the sale.

Enter Shelby (Chloë Grace Moretz), Beth (Kiersey Clemons), and Nora (Beanie Feldstein). These freshmen are disillusioned with the "sexist" Greek system, where sororities aren't allowed to host their own parties, forcing them to attend predatory fraternity bashes. To reclaim their agency, they rent the old Delta Psi house next to the Radners to start their own independent sorority, . A New Kind of Antagonist Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Efron’s performance has been widely praised as a "secret comedic genius" moment, moving his character from a one-dimensional "bad-dude" to a poignant look at someone stuck in the past. Why It Works (and Why It Doesn't) Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne)

Unlike the first film, where the conflict was purely about lifestyle clashes, Neighbors 2 gives its antagonists a mission. Critics from Screen Zealots and Feministing highlighted that these girls aren't just partying for the sake of it; they are fighting for a "safe space" where they can enjoy college on their own terms. This makes them more sympathetic "foils" than the purely ego-driven brothers of the first film. The Secret Weapon: Teddy’s Quarter-Life Crisis Enter Shelby (Chloë Grace Moretz), Beth (Kiersey Clemons),

Reviewers from Flagpole noted that while the plot is familiar, the jokes rarely feel like "recycled" material, and the physical comedy—including a recurring airbag gag—remains a highlight.