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''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' is a 2018
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film written and directed by
Ol Parker Oliver Parker is an English director, producer and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the 2018 musical film ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again''. Early life Parker was born in London, England, and brought up in the village of Radwinter, near the m ...
, from a story by Parker, Catherine Johnson, and
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. It is the sequel and prequel to the 2008 film '' Mamma Mia!'', which in turn is based on the 1999 eponymous musical using the music of
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. The film features an
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, including
Christine Baranski Christine Jane Baranski (born May 2, 1952) is an American actress. She received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Maryann Thorpe in the sitcom ''Cybill'' (1995–1998). Baranski is als ...
,
Pierce Brosnan Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor and film producer. He was the fifth actor to play the fictional secret agent Portrayal of James Bond in film, James Bond in the List of James Bond films, James Bond film series, starri ...
,
Dominic Cooper Dominic Edward Cooper (born 2 June 1978) is an English actor known for his portrayal of comic book characters Jesse Custer on the AMC show ''Preacher'' (2016–2019) and young Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with appearances in ...
,
Colin Firth Colin Andrew Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor and producer. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Colin Firth, several accolades, including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Aw ...
,
Andy García Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956) is an American actor, director, producer, and musician. He first rose to prominence acting in Brian De Palma's '' The Untouchables'' (1987) alongside Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and ...
,
Lily James Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson (born 5 April 1989), known professionally as Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her career in the British television series '' Just Wi ...
,
Amanda Seyfried Amanda Michelle Seyfried ( ; born December 3, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She began acting at 15, with a recurring role as Lucy Montgomery in the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' (1999–2001). She came to prominence for he ...
,
Stellan Skarsgård Stellan John Skarsgård (, ; born 13 June 1951) is a Swedish actor. He is known for his collaborations with director Lars von Trier, appearing in ''Breaking the Waves'' (1996), ''Dancer in the Dark'' (2000), '' Dogville'' (2003), ''Melancholia' ...
,
Julie Walters Dame Julia Mary Walters (born 22 February 1950), known professionally as Julie Walters, is an English actress. She is the recipient of four British Academy Television Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two International Emmy Awards, a Go ...
,
Cher Cher ( ; born Cheryl Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Goddess of Pop", she is known for her Androgyny, androgynous contralto voice, Music an ...
,
Meryl Streep Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Known for her versatility and adept accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career ...
, Alexa Davies,
Jessica Keenan Wynn Jessica Keenan Wynn (born Jessica Keenan Armstrong; June 12, 1986) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Heather Chandler in the off-Broadway production of '' Heathers: The Musical'' and Young Tanya in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again ...
,
Josh Dylan Josh Dylan (born 19 January 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Adam Hunter in '' Allied'' (2016), as well as Young Bill in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018). Career Josh Dylan trained at the Guildhall School ...
,
Jeremy Irvine Jeremy William Fredric Smith (born 18 June 1990), known professionally as Jeremy Irvine, is an English actor. He made his film debut when Steven Spielberg chose him to star in the epic war film '' War Horse'' (2011) and has since starred in fil ...
, and
Hugh Skinner Hugh William Skinner (born 6 January 1985) is an English actor. He is best known for starring in sitcoms '' W1A'' (2014–2017) and ''The Windsors'' (2016–present), and his appearances in musical films ''Les Misérables'' (2012) and ''Mamma M ...
. Both a prequel and a sequel, the plot is set after the events of the previous film, and is intersected with flashbacks to Donna's youth in 1979, with some scenes from the two time periods mirroring each other. Due to the financial success of the first film,
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had long been interested in a sequel. The film was officially announced in May 2017, with Parker hired to write and direct. In June 2017, many of the original cast confirmed their involvement, with James being cast in the role of Young Donna that July. Filming took place from August to December 2017 in
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(most prominently Vis),
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and at
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. A British and American joint venture, the film was co-produced by
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, Littlestar Productions, Perfect World Pictures, and
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. ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' was premiered at the
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in London on 16 July 2018, and was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on 20 July 2018, ten years to the week after its predecessor's release, in both standard and
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formats. The film was a box office success, grossing $402 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews, as an improvement over its predecessor with critics praising the performances and musical numbers. The film is dedicated to the memory of production designer Alan MacDonald.


Plot

In a flashback to 1979, a young Donna Sheridan graduates from
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's New College with her best friends, Rosie and Tanya ("
When I Kissed the Teacher "When I Kissed the Teacher" is a song by the pop band ABBA. It is the opening track on their 1976 album '' Arrival''. Synopsis The song's recording sessions began on 14 June 1976 with the name "Rio de Janeiro". Eventually, the track was renamed " ...
"), and dreams of the
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Kalokairi. Her mother, Ruby, is a famous singer, but they have a strained relationship as Ruby is always away on tour so she does not attend Donna's graduation. Fed up with her mother's constant absence and determined to spend her life making memories, Donna travels to Kalokairi to find her destiny. In the present, Donna's daughter, Sophie, is in Kalokairi preparing the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna in honour of her recently deceased mother. Harry and Bill can't attend due to overseas obligations and Sophie also feels estranged from her husband, Sky, who has been offered a job in New York City (" One of Us"). In Paris, Donna meets the sweet, awkward Harry Bright, who instantly falls in love with her ("
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"). They spend the night together, but Donna leaves early for Greece. When she misses her boat to Kalokairi, Bill Anderson gives her a lift in his
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, where they dance and flirt ("
Why Did It Have to Be Me? "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" is a song by the Swedish pop band ABBA. The song was released on the 1976 album ''Arrival''. "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" has been called a "Fats Domino flavoured" song, and has been noted for its mix of blues, jazz, p ...
"). On the way, they help a stranded fisherman named Alexio to go back to shore in time to save the love of his life from marrying someone else. Unbeknownst to Donna, Harry has followed her to Greece, however he arrives too late and she sails off with Bill. In the present, Rosie and Tanya arrive and Sophie shows them the renovated hotel ("
I Have a Dream "I Have a Dream" is a Public speaking, public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. In the speech, Kin ...
"). This mirrors the past, when Donna explores the abandoned farmhouse that would eventually become the hotel. A heavy storm then breaks out and Donna discovers a trapped horse, and soothes it with the assistance of Sam Carmichael. In the present, a heavy storm destroys both the decorations and cuts off ferries to Kalokairi, to Sophie's dismay. Sam, who lives in a cabin on the island, reassures Sophie that she can never disappoint her mother, as he once did. Before Sophie was born, Donna and Sam were enjoying a whirlwind romance (" The Name of the Game") which ended badly when she discovered he was engaged. Heartbroken, Donna breaks up with Sam and tearfully watches him leave the island ("
Knowing Me, Knowing You "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in February 1977 as the third single from the group's fourth album, '' Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, with ...
"), while the present Sam reassures Sophie how important she was to her. Following Sam's departure, Donna is visited by Tanya and Rosie, who cheer her up by performing as Donna and the Dynamos (" Mamma Mia"). Bill returns to the island, and she joins him on his boat, much to the chagrin of Rosie, who fell for Bill. While they are gone, Sam returns, having ended his engagement for Donna, but is saddened to hear she is with another. Donna discovers she is pregnant but has no idea which one of her three recent lovers is the father. Bill's great-aunt Sofia overhears Donna's wish to stay on the island and reveals she owns the abandoned farmhouse where she has been staying. Donna happily accepts her offer to stay there, where she later gives birth to Sophie. In the present, Sophie tells Rosie and Tanya about her problems with Sky, and Rosie explains how she and Bill broke up (" Angel Eyes"). Meanwhile, Bill, Harry, and Sky leave their ventures abroad to support Sophie but are told there are no boats to Kalokairi. However, Alexio recognises Bill so he offers the trio safe boat passage to the island as gratitude for Bill saving his relationship. Bill convinces everyone to join them for the Kalokairi party. When the guests arrive ("
Dancing Queen "Dancing Queen" is a song by the Swedish group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, '' Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson. Andersson and Ulvaeus also produced the ...
"), Bill and Rosie soon reunite over their mutual grief over Donna's death, and Sophie tells Sky she is pregnant and never felt closer to her mother. The celebration is suddenly disrupted when Ruby arrives, despite not being invited. Ruby explains that Sky tracked her down, and she wants to build a relationship with her granddaughter. Sophie then performs with the Dynamos in honour of Donna (" I've Been Waiting for You"). Ruby is proud, and expresses slight but sincere grief over her daughter's death. Afterwards, the hotel manager, Señor Fernando Cienfuegos, reveals that he is Ruby's long-lost lover from 1959, so they are joyously reunited ("
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"). Nine months later, Sophie gives birth to her baby boy, Donny. At the christening, Donna's ghost proudly watches, and they have a final moment before Donna fully passes on (" My Love, My Life"). The end credits show all the characters, including Donna and the younger cast, at a party at Hotel Bella Donna (" Super Trouper").


Cast

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Christine Baranski Christine Jane Baranski (born May 2, 1952) is an American actress. She received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Maryann Thorpe in the sitcom ''Cybill'' (1995–1998). Baranski is als ...
as Tanya Chesham-Leigh, one of Donna's best friends and former bandmates in Donna and the Dynamos; a rich three-time divorcée **
Jessica Keenan Wynn Jessica Keenan Wynn (born Jessica Keenan Armstrong; June 12, 1986) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Heather Chandler in the off-Broadway production of '' Heathers: The Musical'' and Young Tanya in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again ...
as young Tanya *
Pierce Brosnan Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor and film producer. He was the fifth actor to play the fictional secret agent Portrayal of James Bond in film, James Bond in the List of James Bond films, James Bond film series, starri ...
as Sam Carmichael, an architect, Sophie's stepfather, Ruby's son-in-law, Sky's father-in-law, Donna's widower, and Donny's grandfather **
Jeremy Irvine Jeremy William Fredric Smith (born 18 June 1990), known professionally as Jeremy Irvine, is an English actor. He made his film debut when Steven Spielberg chose him to star in the epic war film '' War Horse'' (2011) and has since starred in fil ...
as young Sam *
Dominic Cooper Dominic Edward Cooper (born 2 June 1978) is an English actor known for his portrayal of comic book characters Jesse Custer on the AMC show ''Preacher'' (2016–2019) and young Howard Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with appearances in ...
as Sky Rymand, Sophie's husband, Donna and Sam's son-in-law, and Donny's father *
Colin Firth Colin Andrew Firth (born 10 September 1960) is an English actor and producer. He is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Colin Firth, several accolades, including an Academy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Aw ...
as Harry Bright, a British businessman **
Hugh Skinner Hugh William Skinner (born 6 January 1985) is an English actor. He is best known for starring in sitcoms '' W1A'' (2014–2017) and ''The Windsors'' (2016–present), and his appearances in musical films ''Les Misérables'' (2012) and ''Mamma M ...
as young Harry *
Andy García Andrés Arturo García Menéndez (born April 12, 1956) is an American actor, director, producer, and musician. He first rose to prominence acting in Brian De Palma's '' The Untouchables'' (1987) alongside Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and ...
as Señor Fernando Cienfuegos, the Mexican manager of the Hotel Bella Donna, who had an affair with Ruby in 1959 *
Meryl Streep Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Known for her versatility and adept accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career ...
as Donna Sheridan-Carmichael, founder of Donna and the Dynamos, Sophie's late mother, Ruby's late daughter, Sam's late wife, Sky's late mother-in-law, Donny's late grandmother and best friend of Tanya and Rosie **
Lily James Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson (born 5 April 1989), known professionally as Lily James, is an English actress. She studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began her career in the British television series '' Just Wi ...
as young Donna *
Amanda Seyfried Amanda Michelle Seyfried ( ; born December 3, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She began acting at 15, with a recurring role as Lucy Montgomery in the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' (1999–2001). She came to prominence for he ...
as Sophie Sheridan, Donna's daughter, Ruby's granddaughter, Sam's stepdaughter, Sky's wife, and Donny's mother *
Stellan Skarsgård Stellan John Skarsgård (, ; born 13 June 1951) is a Swedish actor. He is known for his collaborations with director Lars von Trier, appearing in ''Breaking the Waves'' (1996), ''Dancer in the Dark'' (2000), '' Dogville'' (2003), ''Melancholia' ...
as Bill Anderson, a Swedish sailor and travel writer, Sofia's great-nephew and Lazaros's cousin. Skarsgård also plays Kurt Anderson, Bill's obese twin brother. **
Josh Dylan Josh Dylan (born 19 January 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as Captain Adam Hunter in '' Allied'' (2016), as well as Young Bill in ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018). Career Josh Dylan trained at the Guildhall School ...
as young Bill *
Julie Walters Dame Julia Mary Walters (born 22 February 1950), known professionally as Julie Walters, is an English actress. She is the recipient of four British Academy Television Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, two International Emmy Awards, a Go ...
as Rosie Mulligan, one of Donna's best friends and former bandmates in Donna and the Dynamos; a fun-loving author in a relationship with Bill ** Alexa Davies as young Rosie *
Cher Cher ( ; born Cheryl Sarkisian, May 20, 1946) is an American singer, actress and television personality. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Goddess of Pop", she is known for her Androgyny, androgynous contralto voice, Music an ...
as Ruby Sheridan, Donna's mother, Sophie's grandmother, Donny's great-grandmother, and Sam's mother-in-law *
Maria Vacratsis Maria Vacratsis (born July 28, 1955) is a Canadian actress. She has been featured in several Canadian television series, including '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'', '' Little Mosque on the Prairie'', '' Tactical Girls'', and '' Rent-a-Goalie''. I ...
as Sofia, Bill's great-aunt, Lazaros's mother, and Sophie's namesake, a local who owns the shack in which Donna and Sam stay and which eventually becomes Donna's home *
Celia Imrie Celia Diana Savile Imrie (born 15 July 1952) is a British actress and author. She is best known for her film roles, including the '' Bridget Jones'' film series, '' Calendar Girls'' (2003), '' Nanny McPhee'' (2005), '' The Best Exotic Marigold ...
as the
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, where Donna, Rosie, and Tanya studied *
Omid Djalili Omid Djalili (; born 30 September 1965) is a British comedian, actor, and writer. Early life and education Djalili was born on 30 September 1965 in St Mary Abbots Hospital in Kensington, London, to Iranian Baháʼí parents Ahmad and Parvane ...
as a Greek customs officer *
Gerard Monaco Gerard Monaco is a British actor who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Monaco's first film was Mike Leigh's ''Vera Drake''. He has since had roles in movies including Dame Jane Campion's ''Bright Star'' Jerry Bruckheimer's '' Pirate ...
as Alexio *
Panos Mouzourakis Panagiotis Mouzourakis (born 24 May 1979) is a Greek singer, songwriter, actor and artist. He is known for his participation in the Greek television series, ''Singles'' and ''4''. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mouzourakis, ...
as Lazaros, Sofia's son *
Naoko Mori (born 29 November 1971) is a Japanese actress based in the United Kingdom. She is known for her roles as Toshiko Sato in ''Doctor Who'' and '' Torchwood'', Yasuko Namba in '' Everest'', Sarah in '' Absolutely Fabulous'' and Nicola in '' Spice ...
as Yumiko *
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as Mr. Tatyama *
Anastasia Hille Anastasia Hille (born 1965) is an English film, television and theatre actress and ceramicist. Early life Born in Lambeth, London, her mother was Finnish. Hille was a student at London's Drama Centre and won second prize at the Ian Charleson ...
as Dr. Inge Horvath *
Jonathan Goldsmith Jonathan Goldsmith (born September 26, 1938) is an American character actor. He began his career on the New York stage, then started a career in film and television. He appeared in several TV shows from the 1960s to the 1990s. He is best known ...
as Don Rafael Cienfuegos, Fernando Cienfuegos's brother *
Björn Ulvaeus Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (; born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA. He is also the co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duve ...
as a university professor (uncredited) *
Benny Andersson Göran Bror Benny Andersson (; born 16 December 1946) is a Swedish musician, composer and producer best known as a member of the pop group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duvemåla'', and ''Mamm ...
as the pianist in the Parisian restaurant during "Waterloo" (uncredited)


Musical numbers

A soundtrack album was released on 13 July 2018, by Capitol and
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in the United States and internationally, respectively. The album was produced by
Benny Andersson Göran Bror Benny Andersson (; born 16 December 1946) is a Swedish musician, composer and producer best known as a member of the pop group ABBA and co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duvemåla'', and ''Mamm ...
, who also served as the album's
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alongside
Björn Ulvaeus Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (; born 25 April 1945) is a Swedish musician, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as a member of the musical group ABBA. He is also the co-composer of the musicals ''Chess (musical), Chess'', ''Kristina från Duve ...
and Judy Craymer. Each song is featured within the film, with the exception of "
I Wonder (Departure) "I Wonder (Departure)" is a song by ABBA, released on their 1977 album '' ABBA: The Album''. It was originally part of the ABBA-produced mini-musical ''The Girl with the Golden Hair'', which they performed at the end of each of their 1977 concert t ...
" and "
The Day Before You Came "The Day Before You Came" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in October 1982 as the lead single from the compilation album ''The Singles: The First Ten Years''. History Development Following the November 1981 release of ABBA ...
". # "
When I Kissed the Teacher "When I Kissed the Teacher" is a song by the pop band ABBA. It is the opening track on their 1976 album '' Arrival''. Synopsis The song's recording sessions began on 14 June 1976 with the name "Rio de Janeiro". Eventually, the track was renamed " ...
" – Young Donna and the Dynamos, Vice-Chancellor # "
I Wonder (Departure) "I Wonder (Departure)" is a song by ABBA, released on their 1977 album '' ABBA: The Album''. It was originally part of the ABBA-produced mini-musical ''The Girl with the Golden Hair'', which they performed at the end of each of their 1977 concert t ...
" – Young Donna and the Dynamos # " One of Us" – Sophie and Sky # "
Waterloo Waterloo most commonly refers to: * Battle of Waterloo, 1815 battle where Napoleon's French army was defeated by Anglo-allied and Prussian forces * Waterloo, Belgium Waterloo may also refer to: Other places Australia * Waterloo, New South Wale ...
" – Young Harry and Young Donna # "
Why Did It Have to Be Me? "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" is a song by the Swedish pop band ABBA. The song was released on the 1976 album ''Arrival''. "Why Did It Have to Be Me?" has been called a "Fats Domino flavoured" song, and has been noted for its mix of blues, jazz, p ...
" – Young Bill, Young Donna and Young Harry # "
I Have a Dream "I Have a Dream" is a Public speaking, public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist and Baptist minister Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. In the speech, Kin ...
" – Young Donna # "
Kisses of Fire "Kisses of Fire" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released on their 1979 album ''Voulez-Vous''. Production and release On 22 January 1979, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson went abroad to the Bahamas on a working trip to write new so ...
" – Lazaros # " Andante, Andante" – Young Donna # " The Name of the Game" – Young Donna # "
Knowing Me, Knowing You "Knowing Me, Knowing You" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in February 1977 as the third single from the group's fourth album, '' Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson, with ...
" – Young Donna and Young Sam # " Mamma Mia" – Young Donna and the Dynamos # " Angel Eyes" – Rosie, Tanya, and Sophie # "
Dancing Queen "Dancing Queen" is a song by the Swedish group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, '' Arrival'' (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson. Andersson and Ulvaeus also produced the ...
" – Sophie, Rosie, Tanya, Sam, Bill, and Harry # " I've Been Waiting for You" – Sophie, Rosie, and Tanya # "
Fernando Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, and former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa and Asia (like the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka). It is e ...
" – Ruby, Fernando # " My Love, My Life" – Young Donna, Donna, Sophie # " Super Trouper" – Ruby, Donna, Rosie, Tanya, Sophie, Sky, Sam, Bill, Harry, Fernando, Young Donna, Young Rosie, Young Tanya, Young Bill, Young Sam, and Young Harry # "
The Day Before You Came "The Day Before You Came" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA, released in October 1982 as the lead single from the compilation album ''The Singles: The First Ten Years''. History Development Following the November 1981 release of ABBA ...
" – Donna * Songs featured on the soundtrack album but omitted from the film. Additionally, short and instrumental versions of other ABBA songs were included in the film, but omitted from the soundtrack. In chronological order: # "
Thank You for the Music "Thank You for the Music" is a song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was originally featured on the group's fifth studio album, '' The Album'' (1977), and was released as a double-A sided single with "Eagle" in May 1978 in limited territories ...
" – Sophie # " Our Last Summer" – Instrumental # " I Let the Music Speak" – Instrumental # "
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" – Sam # "
Take a Chance on Me "Take a Chance on Me" is a song by Swedish recording group ABBA, released on 27 January 1978 in the United Kingdom, by Polar Music, as the second single from their fifth studio album, '' ABBA: The Album'' (1977). Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Fr ...
" – Instrumental # "
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" – Instrumental # "
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Production


Development

''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' was announced on 19 May 2017, with a release date of 20 July 2018. It was written and directed by
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. On 27 September 2017, Benny Andersson confirmed 3 ABBA songs that would be featured in the film: "
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", "
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", and "
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". "I Wonder (Departure)" was cut from the film, but is included on the soundtrack album.


Casting

On 1 June 2017, it was announced that Seyfried would return as Sophie. Later that month,
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confirmed that he would return for the sequel, along with Streep, Firth and Brosnan as Sky, Donna, Harry, and Sam, respectively. In July 2017, Baranski was also confirmed to return as Tanya. On 12 July 2017,
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was cast to play the role of young Donna. On 3 August 2017,
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and Alexa Davies were also cast in the film, with Irvine playing Brosnan's character Sam in a past era, and
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to play Young Harry, Davies as a young Rosie, played by
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. On 16 August 2017, it was announced that
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had been cast as a young Tanya, who is played by Baranski.
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and
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also reprised their roles as Rosie and Bill, respectively. On 16 October 2017, it was announced that singer and actress
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had joined the cast, in her first on-screen film role since 2010. The part was written specifically for Cher, and she got to choose
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as her romantic partner.


Filming

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on the film began on 12 August 2017, in
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, including the
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of Vis. In October 2017, the cast gathered at
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in Surrey, England, to film song and dance numbers with
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. Filming wrapped on 2 December 2017.


Release

''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' was released on 20 July 2018, by
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, in the United Kingdom, United States and other selected countries in both standard and
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formats. The film premiered on 16 July 2018, at the
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in London.


Marketing

The first trailer for the film was released on 21 December 2017, in front of ''
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'', another Universal Pictures film. Cher performed "
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" at the Las Vegas CinemaCon on 25 April 2018, after footage of the film was shown. Universal sponsored YouTube stars the
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to perform a cover version of the song "Mamma Mia" to promote the film.


Home media

''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' was released via digital copy on 9 October 2018, and released on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Combo Pack on 23 October 2018. The film debuted at the top of the NPD VideoScan First Alert chart for the week ending on 27 October 2018. It retained the top spot on the chart for the week ending on 3 November 2018.


Reception


Box office

''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' grossed $120.6 million in the United States and Canada, and $281.6 million in other territories, for a total worldwide gross of $402.3 million, against a production budget of $75 million. In June 2018, three weeks prior to its release, official industry tracking had the film debuting to $27–33 million, which increased to as much as $36 million by the week of its release. It made $14.3 million on its first day, including $3.4 million from Thursday night previews. It went on to debut to $35 million, finishing second, behind fellow newcomer ''
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'' ($36 million), and besting the opening of the first film ($27.8 million) by over 24%. It fell 57% to $15.1 million in its second weekend, finishing second behind newcomer '' Mission: Impossible – Fallout''. In its third weekend the film grossed $9 million, dropping to fourth place, and $5.8 million in its fourth weekend, finishing seventh. In the United Kingdom, the film grossed $12.7 million in its opening weekend, topping the box office and achieving the fourth biggest opening for a film in 2018. In its second weekend of international release, the film made $26.6 million (for a running total of $98.6 million). Its largest new markets were France ($1.7 million), Poland ($1.3 million), Switzerland ($223,000) and Croatia ($151,000), while its best holdovers were Australia ($9.5 million), the UK ($8.6 million) and Germany ($8.2 million). In the United Kingdom, the film was the second highest-grossing film of 2018, following '' Avengers: Infinity War''.


Critical response

On
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website
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, the film holds an approval rating of 80% based on 274 reviews, with an average of . The website's critics consensus reads, "''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' doubles down on just about everything fans loved about the original—and my my, how can fans resist it?" On
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the film has a weighted average score of 60 out of 100 based on 46 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences polled by
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gave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale, the same score as its predecessor, while
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reported filmgoers gave it an 83% overall positive score.
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of ''
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'' termed the sequel as "weirdly irresistible" and gave it three out of five stars. He described his reaction to the first film as "a combination of hives and bubonic plague", but concedes that this time, the relentlessness and greater self-aware comedy made him smile. He concludes: "More enjoyable than I thought. But please. Enough now."
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of ''
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'' gave the film five stars and commented, "This slick sequel delivers sharp one-liners, joyously contrived plot twists and an emotional punch that left our critic reeling."
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of ''
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'' awarded the film two and a half stars out of five, noting the absence of Streep for the majority of the film hindered his enjoyment, and saying, "her absence is deeply felt since the three-time
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winner sang and danced her heart out as Donna Sheridan". Lindsay Bahr of ''
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'' awarded the film three out of four stars, calling it "wholly ridiculous", but complimenting its self-awareness. She also praised James' performance and singing talent.
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of the ''
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'' gave the sequel a mixed review, awarding it two stars out of four, criticizing the reprises of "Dancing Queen" and "Super Trouper" as uninspired, and feeling that some of the musical numbers dragged the pacing. He considered the younger counterparts to the main characters "energetic" and "likeable". Stephanie Zacharek of ''
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'' gave the film a mixed review, writing "''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' is atrocious. And wonderful. It's all the reasons you should never go to the movies. And all the reasons you should race to get a ticket."


Accolades


Possible sequel

In June 2020, Judy Craymer announced that a third film was in development, with the producer confirming that some of the new ABBA songs written for the band's reunion could feature in the soundtrack, although stating that the
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had caused delays with development of the project. After months of postponement, ABBA released their new album ''
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'' in November 2021. In an interview with
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's ''
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'' in May 2023, Andersson expressed his skepticism about the prospect of a sequel, describing it as "wishful thinking" and saying he would not like to see a sequel made unless there were substantial changes. In October 2023, Craymer reaffirmed a third film.


Notes


References


External links

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