The story picks up right after the events of the first film, with inventor Flint Lockwood (voiced by Bill Hader) discovering that his infamous invention, the FLDSMDFR (Flint Lockwood Diatonic Super Mutating Dynamic Food Replicator), is still operational. The FLDSMDFR is now creating food-animal hybrids called “foodimals” on the island of Swallow Falls.
Flint, along with his friends and the love interest Sam Sparks (voiced by Anna Faris), is recruited by his idol, Chester V (voiced by Will Forte), to join The Live Corp Company and help retrieve the FLDSMDFR. Once on the island, they discover a world filled with various foodimals, some friendly and others dangerous.
In the climax, Flint faces challenges in dealing with the foodimals and the true intentions of Chester V. The resolution involves a battle to stop the misuse of the FLDSMDFR and preserve the harmony between the inhabitants of Swallow Falls and the foodimals.
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” received generally positive reviews for its colorful animation, humor, and creativity in bringing foodimals to life. While some critics noted a slightly less engaging story compared to the first film, it was still considered an entertaining and visually appealing animated feature.