COMING TO AMERICA

Sunday, August 9, 2026•9:10 PM

Sheltered African prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) refuses the arranged marriage designed by his father (James Earl Jones), dreaming of finding a bride who loves him unconditionally and not just for his social status. Thus, he packs his bag and drags his loyal aid, Semmi (Arsenio Hall), to America to find a queen in the most logical place: Queens, New York.

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