Miss Donnerbusen 2 -starring Anja And Laura Lion- May 2026
4.5 out of 5 exploded bratwursts. Crown it. Miss Donnerbusen 2 -starring Anja And Laura Lion- is currently screening at select independent theaters and digital platforms. Viewer discretion is advised, as is a sense of humor.
That trust translates to the screen. When their characters finally stop competing and accidentally team up to defeat a corrupt judge (a hilarious cameo by a veteran actor in a badger costume), the audience feels genuine catharsis. The film’s tagline—“Two heads are better than one. Four are better than two.”—captures the absurdist, body-positive, anarchic spirit perfectly. Do not mistake Miss Donnerbusen 2 for a low-budget quickie. The production values are startlingly high. Cinematographer Lotte Bärenfang (winner of the 2022 Berlin Underground Film Festival for Neon Milk ) bathes the castle in rich amber torchlight and cool moonlit blues. The soundtrack oscillates between thunderous orchestral stabs (composed by a former Rammstein tour keyboardist) and cheesy 80s synth-pop during the montage sequences. Miss Donnerbusen 2 -starring Anja And Laura Lion-
Anja’s Viktoria enters to restore “order and linear logic” to the competition. Laura Lion’s Roxxy enters simply because she heard there would be free sausages. The film’s genius lies in how these two forces collide. Director Helga Schmetterling (known for her work on Lederhosen Zombies and Frankfurt After Dark ) frames their rivalry not as animosity, but as a bizarre, reluctant friendship. Viewer discretion is advised, as is a sense of humor
Whether you are a long-time fan of the Donnerbusen universe or a curious newcomer, this film is a thunderclap you won’t soon forget. Just be prepared to explain the golden plunger jokes to your friends afterward. The film’s tagline—“Two heads are better than one
For five years, fans speculated. Who would dare take the throne? The answer arrives in spectacular fashion with two of the industry’s most dynamic performers: and Laura Lion . A New Dynamic Duo What makes Miss Donnerbusen 2 -starring Anja And Laura Lion- so distinct from its predecessor is the shift from a solo narrative to a dual-protagonist storyline. Anja: The Ice Queen Strategist Anja enters the frame as “Viktoria von Frost,” a hyper-disciplined former military tactician who believes the Donnerbusen pageant has lost its way. Her portrayal is a masterclass in deadpan delivery. Dressed in leather corsets and horn-rimmed glasses, Anja’s Viktoria treats the competition as a battlefield. Her signature scene—a monologue about the geometry of glamour delivered while assembling a bookshelf—has already become an internet meme. Anja brings a cerebral, slow-burn intensity that perfectly contrasts the chaos around her. Laura Lion: The Unstoppable Force On the opposite end of the spectrum stands Laura Lion as “Roxxy Rumble,” a wildcard entrant from a traveling circus troupe. Laura Lion has long been praised for her physical comedy and uninhibited energy, and here, she unleashes it fully. Roxxy is a woman who communicates in snorts, growls, and spontaneous interpretive dance. Her audition scene, involving a unicycle, three cream pies, and a malfunctioning fog machine, is a three-minute tour de force of slapstick that reportedly took two full days to film without breaking character. Plot Summary: Thunderdome of Tease The narrative of Miss Donnerbusen 2 is deceptively clever. The pageant’s eccentric host (returning fan-favorite “Uschi von Kant”) announces that this year, the contest will be held in an abandoned Bavarian castle rumored to be haunted. The prize? A lifetime supply of energy drinks and a solid gold plunger.
Costume designer Mimi Pflaume deserves special mention. Anja’s outfits become progressively more armored and rigid, while Laura Lion’s costumes literally fall apart as the film goes on, symbolizing her rejection of pageantry. It’s subtle, smart, and very funny. Early reviews from genre festivals have been overwhelming positive. EuroTrash Cinema called it “a glorious, sweaty, hilarious masterpiece of bad taste and good acting.” The Hamburg Gazette noted, “Anja proves she has the range of a dramatic actress, but Laura Lion steals every frame she is in.”
Naturally, the film has also attracted controversy. Some critics argue the sequel lacks the “raw, dangerous edge” of the original. Others find the humor too absurdist. But for fans of the two leads, delivers exactly what it promises: thunder, bosoms, and a surprisingly tender story about finding your partner in crime. Conclusion: A Worthy Heir to the Throne In an era where sequels often feel like cash-grabs, Miss Donnerbusen 2 stands tall. It respects the original’s legacy while forging its own identity. By placing the spotlight on the electric, unpredictable partnership of Anja and Laura Lion, the film becomes more than a collection of gags—it becomes a legitimately entertaining buddy comedy with a subversive heart.