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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, the sequel to the hit musical film Mamma Mia!, was released in Australia on 19 July 2018. The film explores the backstory of Donna, played by Meryl Streep in the first film, and her suitors, while also checking in with Sophie, who is now pregnant and wants to learn more about her mother's past. The sequel features ABBA hits such as 'Fernando', 'Angel Eyes', and 'When I Kissed the Teacher', with new cast members including Lily James, Jeremy Irvine, and Cher.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the movie | Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again |
| Australia release date | 19 July 2018 |
| Genre | Musical |
| Plot | Half-prequel, half-sequel to the original Mamma Mia |
| Cast | Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alexa Davies, Celia Imrie, Dominic Cooper, Jeremy Irvine, Josh Dylan, Hugh Skinner, Cher, Naoko Mori, Togo Igawa |
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Mamma Mia 2's Australian release date
Mamma Mia! is back and bigger than ever with its second instalment, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The film was released in Australia on 19 July 2018, just three days after its release in the UK and a month after its US debut.
The sequel-prequel hybrid flashes between the past and present, exploring the story of Donna (Meryl Streep) and her suitors, while checking in with Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), who is now pregnant and wants to learn more about her mother's past. The film features a star-studded cast, including Lily James, who plays the younger version of Donna, as well as new additions Jeremy Irvine, Alexa Davies, Josh Dylan, and Hugh Skinner.
The highly anticipated sequel also includes some of ABBA's lesser-known hits, such as 'Angel Eyes', 'I Wonder', and 'When I Kissed the Teacher', as revealed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. The film's trailers and a lyric video for 'I Kissed the Teacher' further built excitement among fans, showcasing the movie's singing, dancing, and feel-good vibes.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again promises to be a delightful journey back to the world of ABBA and the beloved characters of the first film, with a fresh take on the story that is sure to charm audiences in Australia and beyond.
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The film's cast
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was released in Australia on 19 July 2018. The film features an ensemble cast, including returning stars and new additions.
Meryl Streep reprises her role as Donna, with Lily James playing the younger version of the character. Amanda Seyfried returns as Sophie, who is now pregnant and wants to learn about her mother's past. Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård are back as Sam, Harry, and Bill, respectively, with younger versions played by Jeremy Irvine, Hugh Skinner, and Josh Dylan. Julie Walters reprises her role as Rosie, with Alexa Davies portraying her younger self. Christine Baranski returns as Tanya, with Jessica Keenan Wynn playing her younger version. Dominic Cooper is back as Sky.
New cast members include Andy Garcia as the hotel manager, and Cher as Ruby, Sophie's grandmother and Donna's mother. Celia Imrie, Naoko Mori, and Togo Igawa also join the cast.
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The plot
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again was released in Australia on 19 July 2018. The film is a jukebox musical romantic comedy and serves as both a sequel and prequel to the original 2008 film, Mamma Mia!
Plot
Five years after the events of Mamma Mia!, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is preparing for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna. She is pregnant and wants to learn more about her mother's past. In doing so, she discovers that she is more like her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), than she previously thought.
The film flashes back to 1979, revealing Donna's youth and her first meetings with Sophie's three possible fathers. In the past, Donna is visited by Tanya and Rosie after Sam's departure. They cheer her up by performing "Mamma Mia". Bill returns to the island, and Donna joins him on his boat, much to the chagrin of Rosie, who had feelings for Bill. While they are gone, Sam returns, having ended his engagement for Donna, but is saddened to hear that she is with someone else. Donna discovers she is pregnant but has no idea which of her three recent lovers is the father. Bill's great-aunt Sofia overhears Donna's wish to stay on the island and offers her the abandoned farmhouse where she has been staying. Donna accepts and later gives birth to Sophie there.
In the present, Sophie tells Rosie and Tanya about her problems with Sky. Rosie explains how she and Bill broke up, singing "Angel Eyes". Meanwhile, Bill, Harry, and Sky return to the island to support Sophie.
The film also features Cher as Donna's mother and includes ABBA songs such as "Fernando", "When I Kissed the Teacher", and "I Wonder (Departure)".
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Trailers
Mamma Mia! fans in Australia were treated to not one, but four trailers ahead of the film's release in July 2018. The first was a teaser trailer, which gave little away but got fans in the mood for the singing, dancing and general action that was to come. The second, released worldwide on 25 January 2018, offered a fuller picture of the film's plot. The third trailer featured pop superstar Cher, who joined the cast as Donna's mother. And the fourth and final trailer, released on 8 May 2018, gave an even deeper insight into the film's storyline.
The trailers revealed that Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again would be a half-prequel, half-sequel, flashing between the past and the present. While the first film centres on Sophie's (Amanda Seyfried) wedding, the sequel sees her struggling to tell her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), that she's pregnant. Donna comforts her by revealing the story of her own pregnancy.
The trailers also revealed that the film would feature ABBA hits such as 'Fernando', 'Angel Eyes', 'I Wonder' and 'When I Kissed the Teacher'.
The film's title, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, was met with enthusiasm by fans, who felt it captured the fun and excitement of the franchise.
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Soundtrack
Mamma Mia! is back with a bang in its second iteration, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The film was released in Australia on 19 July 2018. The film is a half-prequel, half-sequel to the original, with the story flashing between Sophie's current-day pregnancy and Donna's pregnancy in the past.
The Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack is a follow-up to the 2008 film Mamma Mia! and was released on 13 July 2018. The album was produced by Benny Andersson, who also served as the executive producer alongside Björn Ulvaeus and Judy Craymer.
The soundtrack features 18 songs, including some lesser-known ABBA songs. Andersson revealed that 'Angeleyes', 'When I Kissed the Teacher', and 'I Wonder' will be included in the film. The final trailer for the film also showed a heavy dose of Cher singing 'Fernando'.
The Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack also features a music video for 'I Kissed the Teacher' starring Lily James, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Alexa Davies, and Celia Imrie.
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Frequently asked questions
Mamma Mia 2, also known as Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, was released in Australia on 19 July 2018.
Mamma Mia 2 is a half-prequel, half-sequel to the original film. The story flashes between Sophie's current-day pregnancy and Donna's pregnancy in the past.
The cast of Mamma Mia 2 includes Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Lily James, Jeremy Irvine, Alexa Davies, Josh Dylan, Hugh Skinner, Jessica Keenan Wynn, and Cher.
ABBA songs featured in the film include "I Wonder", "When I Kissed the Teacher", and "Angel Eyes".
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes.
