The film continues the story of undercover officers Morton Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Greg Jenko (Channing Tatum), who, after successfully infiltrating a high school in the first movie, are sent to a college to investigate a drug ring.
Schmidt and Jenko enroll in college, and their partnership faces new challenges as they try to navigate the complexities of university life. The central plot revolves around the duo’s attempts to identify and apprehend the drug dealer responsible for distributing a powerful new drug called WHYPHY.
As they investigate, the two officers find themselves entangled in the various aspects of college life, including parties, academic pressures, and relationships. The film humorously plays with the idea of sequels and the expectations that come with them, poking fun at its own formula and the conventions of the buddy cop genre.
The climax reveals that the main antagonist is Mercedes (Jillian Bell), the art student and roommate of Schmidt’s love interest, Maya (Amber Stevens). A chaotic and action-packed sequence follows as Schmidt and Jenko try to apprehend Mercedes and bring an end to the drug operation.
In a comedic twist, it turns out that Captain Dickson (Ice Cube), their commanding officer, has his own connections to the drug ring. The film concludes with the undercover duo successfully bringing down the drug operation, resolving their partnership on good terms, and hinting at future sequels set in various unlikely locations.
“22 Jump Street” is known for its self-aware humor, satirical take on sequels, and the chemistry between Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. The film received positive reviews for its clever writing and comedic performances, making it a successful addition to the “Jump Street” franchise.