Sing 2

Sing 2 is a 2021 American animated jukebox musical comedy film written and directed by Garth Jennings. It is the sequel to Sing (2016) and the second film in the franchise. Produced by Illumination, the film stars an ensemble voice cast consisting of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll and Nick Offerman reprising their roles from the first film, The sequel also features new characters voiced by Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti and Bono. Like the first film, Sing 2 features songs from many artists, most of which are performed diegetically. The story is set after the events of the first film with Buster Moon and his group putting on a show in Redshore City while working to impress an entertainment mogul and enlist a reclusive rock star to perform with the group.

Sing 2 had its world premiere at the AFI Fest on November 14, 2021, and was theatrically released in the United States on December 22 by Universal Pictures. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $408 million against a budget of $85 million, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of 2021 and the tenth-highest-grossing film of 2021. A sequel is in development.