At the heart of "Hotel Transylvania 2" is a shifting relational dynamic amongst divergent species

across a shared world. The central conflict revolves around Dracula's half-human, half-vampire
grandson, Dennis, who doesn't manifest any of the vampire traits.

This sets off concerns with the monsters as to whether Dennis will ever fit into their world—a
very real concern transposed from Earth regarding cultural assimilation and acceptance of
diversity. One could view the dynamics of humans with the monsters in the film as allegorical
forms of prejudices and discrimination in society, just because of differences.

The monsters—you could say, even Dracula himself—are afraid of humans and have stereotypes
of them, while humans in the film exhibit reciprocal apprehension towards monsters. This mutual
suspicion and fear are issues often shared in discussions of racism and discrimination where,
often, misunderstandings and preconceived notions are what fuel the divisions in society.

These themes are subtly pointed out throughout the movie. For instance, when Mavis's
husband, Johnny, tried to make some small talk with the monster community, he was first met
with skepticism and discomfort.

Those actions parallel how marginalized groups could feel excluded and receive prejudicial
treatment in unknown social situations. Furthermore, in the movie, it is shown that he is dealing
with the uniqueness of his grandson, which makes him question what is expected of a "true"
vampire himself.

This is a struggle often echoed in society when people are compelled to feel a sense of identity
with others and to fit in with society. Still, it's worth mentioning that "Hotel Transylvania 2"
mainly works on these themes as a setting for its comic telling.

Laughter and entertainment for the audience, most especially the kids, remains the core
business of the film. In the end, it is on messages of understanding, compassion, and joy in
differences rather than in walls that find their development and resolution. The film slightly gives
way to critiques of stereotypes and prejudices through detailed interactions between characters
and personal growth arcs that underline it.

In this respect, Dracula at first does not want to accept Dennis into his "normal" community of
monsters, much like society resists accepting any person who fails to correspond to the regular
mold or what is expected.

Gradually, Dracula comes to accept Dennis' uniqueness, learning appreciation for him not for
who he is expected to be but for who he is. For Johnny, too, it is a journey that binds humans
and monsters by understanding and mutual respect.

In his encounters with Dracula's family and the monster community, stereotypes are placed
face-to-face to demonstrate that positive relationships could actually exist between people from
very diverse backgrounds.
 Ultimately, "Hotel Transylvania 2" invites viewers to look beyond superficial differences and
embrace diversity. It is within the humour and fantasy of the film that one can approach
unsettlingly complex ideas of acceptance, tolerance, and identity in a safe and very accessible
way.

Through the transmission of these empathic and inclusive messages, "Hotel Transylvania 2"
partakes in discourses of discrimination and racism in a much more engaging and relatable seat
for all audiences.

While "Hotel Transylvania 2" is largely a comedy animated film, it does manage to weave its plot
with themes on discrimination and acceptance. This movie, through the character development
and interaction in the story, wants the viewers to break through barriers and challenge
stereotypes, embrace diversity, and foster understanding in sight within their lives and
communities.