Six years ago, writer/director Garth Jennings introduced audiences to Calatonia and the human-like animals that live there in his animated film “Sing.” In that film, koala Buster Moon puts on a singing competition to save his once-renowned Moon theater from going under and rouses the musical dreams of others in the process. Now, Buster, Rosita, Mike, Ash, Johnny, and Gunter are back in “Sing 2,” set to hit theaters this holiday season.
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In the new film, Buster and his friend have their sights on even greater ambitions as they prepare to leave Moon Theater behind for the big city. In their bid to achieve greatness, they must persuade reclusive rock legend Clay Calloway to join them for their next gig.
Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Nick Kroll, Taran Egerton, and Tori Kelly return to reprise their respective roles in “Sing 2.” Bobby Cannavale, Letitia Wright, Eric André, and Chelsea Peretti are newcomers to the cast. Musical artists Halsey, Pharrel Williams, and Bono are also on board.
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Jennings returns to write and direct the animated film produced by Illumination. Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, producers of the first film, return for the sequel.
Initially slated for a release last December, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Universal Pictures to push “Sing 2” to this July 2. Universal then gave the upcoming “Minions: The Rise Of Gru” the July slot and moved back “Sing 2” to a release this December.
Are Buster Moon and company read for the big city’s bright lights? Find out on December 22, when “Sing 2” hits theaters. Check out the trailer below.
