The Hangover Part II same' has rarely been more accurately applied to a sequel than to "The Hangover Part II", which ranks as little more than a faded copy of its predecessor superimposed on a more brightly colored background". Christy Lemire of the Associated Press said, "Giving the people what they want is one thing. Making nearly the exact same movie a second time, but shifting the setting to Thailand, is just … what, lazy? Arrogant? Maybe a combination of the two". Roger Ebert of the "Chicago Sun-Times" also gave the film an average review stating, ""The Hangover Part II" plays like a challenge
The Hangover Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority received numerous inquiries from persons interested in recreating some of the film's most wild scenes, such as those involving a tiger. The Las Vegas branch of Madame Tussauds added "Hangover"-themed rooms recreating the hotel room and the wedding chapel and a tie-in rooftop cocktail bar. In 2018 Hasbro issued a parody version of their board game "Clue" where players have to locate a missing friend somewhere in the city after a wild night of carousing. Principal photography of "The Hangover Part II" began in October 2010, with Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Justin Bartha, and Zach