Sing: Encore

Sing: Encore is an 2022 American computer-animated jukebox musical comedy film produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the sequel to Sing and Sing 2, the film was directed by Garth Jennings, written by Jennings and Noah Toczko, co-directed by Christophe Lourdelet, and stars the ensemble cast consisting of Matthew McConaughey, Taron Egerton, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Halsey, Bono, Jennings, Peter Serafinowicz, and Chelsea Peretti reprising their roles from the first film. The sequel also features new characters voiced by Tom Holland, Hailee Steinfeld, Jacob Tremblay, Donald Glover, Leslie Grace, Toczko, Jennifer Lopez, and Jeremy Renner. Like the previous films, Sing: Encore features songs from many artists, most of which are performed diegetically. The story is set after the events of Sing 2 where Buster and his group, when they find out that the musical might be a dying art, decide to make their first movie to hopefully help people realize everyone needs a little music in their lives.

The film recieved positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances, musical sequences, and writing.

Plot
When Buster realizes that the musical film is becoming a dying fad, he and his group set to try and bring it back to life. The plot of the movie goes as follows: the order of the food pyramid is falling apart, and a cupcake (played by Porsha) has to figure out what’s causing it before it’s too late. Meanwhile, other stories are going on:

1: Buster is planning on handing his legacy to his successor, Johnny.

2: Porsha, who is stuck in a cupcake costume, ends up reuniting with her mother, a famed singer who wants to make a comeback. She also falls in love with a costume designer who is working on Buster’s film.

3: Clay, alongside Ash, tries to communicate with his estranged son.

Cast

 * Matthew McCounaghey as Buster Moon, an optimistic koala who owns the New Moon Theater


 * Taron Egerton as Johnny, a teenage gorilla who left his father's criminal gang to become a singer and pianist. He is selected by Buster to take over his business.


 * Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a teenage porcupine punk rock guitarist


 * John C. Reilly as Eddie Noodleman, a sheep and Buster's friend who is a sound designer


 * Halsey as Porsha Crystal, a teenage wolf who has her own adventure going on while Buster's group makes the movie


 * Tom Holland as Arthur Sweetburg, a red fox who is a costume designer for Buster's movie. He starts a relationship with Porsha


 * Hailee Steinfeld as Mia, a golden retriever and Porsha's understudy who also gets her own roles.


 * Bono as Clay Calloway, a white-maned aged lion who wants to reconnect with his son.


 * Jacob Tremblay as Lucas Sweetburg, an arctic fox that is Arthur's brother. He is a big fan of Porsha after seeing her performance in Buster's show.


 * Donald Glover as Dennis, a ram who acts as Eddie’s side man. He later gets a role in the film as Mia’s love interest.


 * Eric André as Darius, a yak who is cast as the villain of the movie


 * Leslie Grace as Eliza, a white rabbit and Porsha's friend. She is cast as a carrot in the movie.


 * Chelsea Peretti as Suki, Johnny's assistant and talent scout.


 * Noah Toczko as Brian, a jaguar and Arthur's friend. He auditions for the movie, later getting a part as a


 * Jennifer Lopez as Diamond Crystal, a red wolf who is Porsha's mother. She wants to reignite her musical career.


 * Jeremy Renner as Colin Calloway, Clay's estranged son who wants to reunite with his father.


 * Garth Jennings as Miss Crawly, an elderly iguana with a glass eye who works as Buster's administrative assistant. She is jealous of Suki.


 * Peter Serafinowicz as Big Daddy, a mobster gorilla and Johnny's father. He gives Johnny some pieces of advice when he starts to doubt himself.


 * Jennifer Saunders as Nana Noodleman, a sheep and a famous singer


 * Dan Castellanetta as Trent, a raccoon who owns the movie studio that Buster films his movie in.

Music

 * "9 to 5" performed by Taron Egerton, Halsey, Scarlett Johansson, Hailee Steinfeld, Eric André, Leslie Grace, and ensemble
 * "I’m Yours" performed by Jeremy Renner
 * "Domino" performed by Halsey and Leslie Grace
 * "Green Door" performed by Taron Egerton
 * "Jamie All Over" performed by Tom Holland and Halsey
 * "Since U Been Gone" performed by Hailee Steinfeld
 * "Chained to the Rhythm" performed by Hailee Steinfeld and Donald Glover
 * "Already Gone / Halo" performed by Halsey and Jennifer Lopez
 * "Up Where We Belong" performed by Bono and Halsey
 * "Some Nights" performed by Taron Egerton, Scarlett Johansson, Halsey, Tom Holland, Hailee Steinfeld, Donald Glover, Leslie Grace, Noah Toczko, Jennifer Lopez, and Jeremy Renner
 * Audition Songs Include:
 * "Making Your Mind Up" sung by a group of hedgehogs singing acapella
 * "Jopping" sung by a group of pandas
 * "Jessie’s Girl" sung by a Bull Terrier
 * "The Way I Am"
 * "Poker Face"
 * "Make Me Feel"
 * "Intergalactic" sung by Brian