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Trolls Band Together (also known as Trolls 3: Band Together or just Trolls 3) is a 2023 American computer-animated jukebox musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. The movie is the sequel to Trolls World Tour (2020) and the third installment in the Trolls franchise, as well as the 3rd film made for the "Good Luck Trolls" licensing by DreamWorks. It is the studio's 45th feature film.

It was released on November 17, 2023. The film has grossed $208 million against a $95 million budget.

Plot[]

Before the events of the first two movies, Branch was a part of a boy band known as BroZone. The oldest brother, John Dory, feels like he has to make sure that BroZone has perfect family harmony. However, the concert is a bust, and the group disbands as a result. Before leaving Branch behind, Floyd gives him the job of taking care of their grandma and promises to come back.

Meanwhile, in the present day, Branch is listening to old tapes of his band, when Poppy arrives. He tries to keep the fact that he was part of it a secret as they prepare for King Gristle Jr. and Bridget's wedding. However, the wedding is halted when John Dory unexpectedly arrives, revealing Branch's secret to Poppy. John Dory tells Branch that Floyd has been captured by Velvet and Veneer, two horrible singers that live on Mount Rageous. They have been using Floyd to be able to sing better. The only way Floyd can be freed is if they sing the "Perfect Family Harmony". Branch initially declines to help John Dory, but relents because Floyd was the only one that cared for him. So he, Poppy, John Dory, and a runaway Tiny Diamond head to find their other brothers.

Their first stop is Vacay Island, where Spruce, now going by Bruce, lives with his wife and several kids at a cantina he owns. While he's happy to see Branch, he still has disdain for John Dory. However, when John Dory tells him of Floyd's kidnapping, Bruce reluctantly agrees to go save him with the "Perfect Family Harmony".

Their next stop is Putt-Putt Village, where the brothers reunite with Clay and Poppy meets Viva, her long lost sister. While Clay decides to help his brothers, Viva wants Poppy to stay in Putt-Putt Village, due to her issues with Bergens. They manage to escape, and head to Mount Rageous to save their brother. While on their way there, the brothers begin to argue again. Branch tries to stop them, leading John Dory to reveal that they won't see each other again after they save Floyd. This causes Branch to go on a full on rant about how hard it's been for him since they left, before abandoning the group to save Floyd alone. Poppy and Tiny tag along with him. Meanwhile, Viva decides to help her sister after noticing Bridget, who is on her honeymoon with Gristle.

Branch reunites with Floyd. However, their reunion is cut short when Floyd, along with the other brothers, are placed in Velvet and Veneer's suits. Branch, Poppy, and Tiny chase after them, being followed by Bridget, Gristle, and Viva. While they manage to get John Dory, Clay, and Spruce out, Floyd is still stuck in Velvet's suit. Out of options and remembering what Poppy said, they decide to sing their "Family Harmony", with Poppy and Viva joining in. It works, but Floyd lays restfully. He manages to survive, while the brother-sister duo are arrested after Veneer tells the truth about their fame. Branch and Poppy kiss for the first time.

Back at Vacay Island, the newly-reformed BroZone performs their first song for a reunion concert, being helped by Branch's other boy band, who closely resemble NSYNC.

Voice Cast[]

Production[]

DreamWorks first announced Trolls 3 on November 22, 2021.[1] Outside of appearances in expos and titbits of information at the Universal Products & Experiences Mexico Summit in 2022, nothing has been shared, announced or revealed since then. On December 14, 2022, Anna Kendrick was confirmed to return as Poppy thanks to a Marketing Partnerships page alongside the confirmation of it's title.[2] One week later on the 21st, The L.A. Office and Universal shared the synopsis of the film via LinkedIn and confirmed Justin Timberlake would also return as Branch.[3]

Reception[]

Box office[]

As of December 20, 2023, Trolls Band Together has grossed $90.6 million in the United States and Canada, and $95.4 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $185.9 million.[4][5]

In the United States and Canada, Trolls Band Together was released alongside Next Goal Wins, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and Thanksgiving, and was projected to gross $27–32 million from 3,800 theaters in its opening weekend.[6][7] The film made $9.4 million on its first day, including $1.3 million from Thursday night previews. It went on to debut $30.6 million, finishing second behind The Hunger Games.[8] The film made $17.8 million in its second weekend (a drop of 40.6%), finishing in fourth.[9]

Critical response[]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 85 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.0/10. The website's consensus reads: "Trolls Band Together serves up another amusing, eye-catching outing that should entertain young fans of the franchise while remaining perfectly painless for parents." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 53 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, same as the first film, while those polled by PostTrak gave it an 85% overall positive score, with 67% saying they would definitely recommend the film.[8]

Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a positive review, writing, "Elizabeth Tippet's screenplay garners laughs thanks to the sheer volume of jokes (the hit-to-miss ratio is pretty unbalanced), and there are several amusing one-liners about the music business."[10] Tatiana Hullender of Screen Rant earned the film 2.5 out of 5 score, writing "Trolls Band Together shows clear signs of franchise fatigue, but a few new songs and vivid animation choices keep it afloat a little longer."[11]

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References[]

  1. https://deadline.com/2021/11/trolls-3-release-date-theatrical-exclusive-window-1234878949/ "‘Trolls 3’ Lands Release Date, DreamWorks Animation Title Will Be Exclusive Theatrical"
  2. https://marketingpartnerships.com/properties/view/3219/trolls-3-the-trollstopia-movie/ "‘Trolls 3_ The Trollstopia Movie, Universal Pictures - MarketingPartnerships.com"
  3. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thelaoffice_connect-with-universal-pictures-to-get-involved-activity-7011397070204936192-gUpK/ "‘The L.A. Office on LinkedIn: TROLLS 3: THE TROLLSTOPIA MOVIE"
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  6. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 15, 2023). 'Hunger Games: Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes' Looks To Sing $100M+ Worldwide Opening – Preview (en-US).
  7. Rubin, Rebecca (November 15, 2023). Box Office: 'Hunger Games' Prequel 'Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Targets $50 Million Debut (en-US).
  8. 8.0 8.1 D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 17, 2023). 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes' Begins With Thursday Previews At $5.75M – Box Office Update (en-US).
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 26, 2023). 'Songbirds & Snakes' Reigns Supreme Over Thanksgiving Stretch With $42M 5-day; 'Napoleon' Steps On Disney's 'Wish' With $32M+ — Box Office (en-US).
  10. Scheck, Frank (November 14, 2023). Trolls Band Together Review: Groan-Worthy Threequel Mines Justin Timberlake's Boy-Band Past.
  11. Hullender, Tatiana (November 14, 2023). Trolls Band Together Review: Slick But Soulless Production Still Appeals To Kids.

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Characters
Pop Trolls: The Snack PackPoppyBranchDJ SukiGuy DiamondBiggieMr. DinklesCooperSmidgeSatin and ChenilleFuzzbertJohn DorySpruceClayFloydVivaCreekKing PeppyGrandma RosiepuffMoxie DewdropAspen HeitzMandy SparkledustKarmaMaddy

Rock Trolls: Queen BarbRiffKing ThrashCarolSid Fret
Funk Trolls: King QuincyQueen EssencePrince D
Techno Trolls: King TrollexTechno Beat Drop ButtonBliss Marina
Other Trolls: Delta DawnTrollzartPennywhistleHickoryDickoryChazTresilloThe K-Pop Gang
The Bergens: King Gristle Jr.BridgetChefChad and ToddKing Gristle Sr.MaxineBarnebisGrothBuzbyBernice
Others: Cloud GuyRock TearCountry TearThe Party CrashersVelvetVeneerCrimp

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Trolls: Move Your Feet/D.A.N.C.E/It's a Sunshine DayThe Sound of SilenceGet Back Up AgainHelloI'm Coming Out/Mo' Money Mo' ProblemsThey Don't KnowTrue ColorsCan't Stop The Feeling!SeptemberWhat U Workin' With?

Trolls World Tour: The Other SideTrolls Wanna Have Good TimesDon't SlackIt’s All LoveJust SingOne More TimeAtomic Dog World Tour RemixRock N’ Roll RulesLeaving Lonesome FlatsBorn to DieTrolls 2 Many Hits MashupBarracudaCrazy TrainPerfect For MeRock You Like A Hurricane

See also
Books: TrollsTrolls Band Together

Objects: Cookin' With TrollsHug-time BraceletsTroll Tree

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