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Zac Efron returns as Teddy Sanders, but he’s far from the confident leader he used to be. Facing a quarter-life crisis while his friends (like Dave Franco's Pete) move on to marriages and careers, Teddy initially helps the girls of Kappa Nu. However, once they "kick him out" for being too old, he flips sides to become Mac and Kelly's secret weapon.

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) Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

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. Zac Efron returns as Teddy Sanders, but he’s

Rose Byrne continues to be the film's MVP, often overshadowing her co-stars with her comedic timing. Efron’s performance has been widely praised as a