Sing 3: Confirmation, Cast, Story & Everything We Know (2024)

2021's Sing 2 was a huge success despite being released during a global pandemic, and now Sing 3 is in development. The Sing franchise became a worldwide hit with its unique blend of humor, heartwarming stories, and a dazzling array of animated singing animals. The films revolve around anthropomorphic animals in a musical world, showcasing their struggles, dreams, and triumphs, all woven together with an impressive lineup of pop song covers.

Building on the solid foundation laid by its predecessor, Sing 2 not only garnered positive reviews but also made a substantial impact in the streaming world. Illumination's founder and CEO Chris Meledandri revealed that it was the third highest-streamed movie in the United States in 2022, achieving over 80 million views on Netflix (via Variety). Though that doesn't necessarily translate into a blockbuster box office, it shows that fan demand for Sing has remained high despite unforeseen real-world factors. As a result, Sing 3 is now being developed, though the project is moving along slowly.

Sing 3 Latest News

Sing 3 Is Put Into Development

Though little news has surfaced since the news broke in April 2023, the latest update confirms that Sing 3 is officially in development. At the time, Illumination Entertainment founder Chris Meledandri was hyping up the studio's latest blockbuster, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but took time to reveal that a third Sing movie is "deep into development." He also teased the original characters returning for the threequel, but was light on specifics.

Read Meledandri's full comments below:

"[We're] deep into development [on Sing 3.] It will involve characters from the original cast, but it will take us into a new world.

We don’t just look at box office. We gauge the audience response in different ways. The streaming success of Sing 2 signals that fans want to stay in this world with these characters."

Sing 3 Is Confirmed

Sing Returns For Another Encore

In April 2023, Meledandri breathed life into the Sing franchise by confirming that Sing 3 is indeed in development. Although a specific release date or production timeline remains under wraps, Meledandri's statement that the movie is "deep into development" suggests that significant progress has been made. However, more than a year has passed since the threequel was announced, and Illumination Entertainment hasn't offered any additional updates as of August 2024.

Sing 3 Cast Details

Who Will Return To Sing Again?

The return of the star-studded Sing 2 cast in Sing 3 is a significant draw for the franchise. Following the trend set by the first two films, it's highly likely that talents such as Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, and Matthew McConaughey will reprise their roles. This is especially likely as Meledandri confirmed, "It will involve characters from the original cast, but it will take us into a new world." Meledandri's confirmation reinforces the studio's commitment to delivering the quality and familiarity that has been key to the franchise's success.

The presumptive cast of Sing 3 includes:

Actor	Sing Role
Matthew McConaughey	Buster Moon
Reese Witherspoon	Rosita
Scarlett Johansson	Ash
Taron Egerton	Johnny

Sing 3 Story Details

Where Does Buster's Group Go From Here?

Sing 2 concluded on an optimistic note, with the potential for future adventures as The Majestic showed interest in Buster's group. Sing 3 could explore the aftermath of this success, delving into how the characters navigate their new opportunities and challenges. However, an even more intriguing possibility for Sing 3 is a storyline set years after the events of Sing 2.Imagining a scenario where the core group disbanded and reunites for another show opens the door for a narrative rich in emotion and character development.

Sing 2

PG

Comedy

Animation

Adventure

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Sing 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated musical comedy film that stars several major actors and actresses as various animals. Buster Moon continues managing his entertainment group and heads to a new city to expand to a bigger audience, hoping to impress big players in the industry, and brings in new covers of popular songs performed by the ensemble cast.

Release Date

December 22, 2021

Director

Garth Jennings

Cast

Matthew McConaughey , Chelsea Peretti , Scarlett Johansson , Pharrell Williams , Halsey , Bobby Cannavale , Nick Kroll , Eric Andre , Taron Egerton , Letitia Wright , Tori Kelly , Nick Offerman , Reese Witherspoon , Bono

Runtime

112 mminutes

Studio(s)

Universal Pictures

Distributor(s)

Universal Pictures

Writers

Garth Jennings

prequel(s)

Sing (2016)

Budget

$85 million