What year was "The Godfather Part II" released?

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“What year was The Godfather Part II released?” It was released in 1974.

Francis Ford Coppola’s film premiered in New York City on December 12, 1974, before its United States theatrical release on December 20. It followed the enormously successful 1972 film The Godfather and expanded the Corleone story in two timelines.

The film portrays Michael Corleone’s growing power in the 1950s while also showing his father Vito’s early life and rise in organized crime. Robert De Niro played the young Vito, while Al Pacino returned as Michael.

A common mix-up is confusing the film’s release year with its production period: filming took place largely between 1973 and 1974. Another notable fact is that it became the first sequel to win the Academy Award for Best Picture, ultimately winning six Oscars.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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