Universal Pictures and Illumination revealed Thursday the first trailer for the next chapter in its smash-hit animated franchise "Sing 2", the follow-up to the blockbuster 2016 animated movie.
The trailer showcased the return of Buster Moon (voiced by Matthew McConaughey) and Rosita (Reese Witherspoon) as well as other new characters.
The plot revolves around the gang convincing a reclusive rock star lion, Calloway, to make a comeback and star in a new stage show.
"Sing 2" also features Scarlett Johansson, Halsey, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly , Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Bono, Pharrell Williams, Letitia Wright, Eric Andre, and Chelsea Peretti.
It is written and directed by Garth Jennings, who returns from the first movie. The movie is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Janet Healy.
"Sing 2" hits theaters on December 22.
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