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{{Infobox Film
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September 17, 2020 (New Zealand)
 
|director = [[Walt Dohrn]]<br>David P. Smith (co-director)
 
|director = [[Walt Dohrn]]<br>David P. Smith (co-director)
 
|music = [[Theodore Shapiro]]
 
|music = [[Theodore Shapiro]]
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|followed = ''[[The Croods 2]]'' (2020)
 
|followed = ''[[The Croods 2]]'' (2020)
 
|cinematography = [[Yong Duk Jhun]]
 
|cinematography = [[Yong Duk Jhun]]
|editor = [[Nick Fletcher]]}}'''''Trolls World Tour''''' is the sequel to ''[[Trolls]]'', directed by [[Walt Dohrn]] and co-directed by David P. Smith. It will be released on April 10, 2020, and will be the first Dreamworks movie of 2020.
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|editor = [[Nick Fletcher]]}}'''''Trolls World Tour '''''is an upcoming American computer-animated adventure jukebox musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures.
   
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The film is a sequel to the 2016 film ''[[Trolls]]'', directed by Walt Dohrn with co-direction by David P. Smith, produced by Gina Shay, and written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Elizabeth Tippet, Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky, from a story by Aibel and Berger. The film will feature an ensemble voice cast including Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Ozzy Osbourne, Rachel Bloom, Anderson Paak, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Rockwell, Gwen Stefani, Icona Pop, Ron Funches, Kunal Nayyar, Jamie Dornan, J. Balvin, and Kenan Thompson.
At the time of its announcement, only [[Anna Kendrick]] and [[Justin Timberlake]] were confirmed to reprise their roles(<ref name="Trolls 2 announced">[http://deadline.com/2017/02/trolls-2-movie-release-date-justin-timberlake-anna-kendrick-1202027709/ Trolls 2 announcement]</ref>) as Poppy and Branch. On May 10, 2018, the other cast members was announced.(<ref>[http://deadline.com/2018/05/sam-rockwell-chance-the-rapper-trolls-2-animated-movie-1202387559/]</ref>)
 
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The film was initially set to be theatrically released in the United States on April 10, 2020, but due to the impact on the film industry by the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic it will be released for digital rental.
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
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After the events of the first film, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands, each devoted to a different form of music: Pop, Funk, Classical, Techno, Country and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger, and a whole lot louder, as member of hard-rock royalty, Queen Barb (Rachel Bloom), aided by her father King Thrash (Ozzy Osbourne), wants to destroy all other kinds of music to let rock reign supreme. With the fate of the world at stake, Poppy and Branch, along with their friends — Biggie (James Corden), DJ Suki (Gwen Stefani), Satin and Chenille (Icona Pop), Cooper (Ron Funches), Guy Diamond (Kunal Nayyar) and Tiny Diamond (Kenan Thompson) — set out to visit all the other lands to unify the Trolls in harmony against Barb, who's looking to upstage them all and turn them into rock zombies. Meanwhile, Branch tries to find a way to tell Poppy how he feels about her.
Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery – there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.
 
   
 
==Voice cast==
 
==Voice cast==
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*Justin Timberlake as [[Branch]]
 
*Justin Timberlake as [[Branch]]
 
*Anna Kendrick as Queen [[Poppy]]
 
*Anna Kendrick as Queen [[Poppy]]
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*Mary J. Blige as [[Queen Essence]]
 
*Mary J. Blige as [[Queen Essence]]
 
*George Clinton as [[King Quincy]]
 
*George Clinton as [[King Quincy]]
*Jamie Dornan as Chaz
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*Jamie Dornan as [[Chaz (Trolls World Tour)|Chaz]]
 
*Anthony Ramos as [[King Trollex]]
 
*Anthony Ramos as [[King Trollex]]
 
*Kenan Thompson as [[Tiny Diamond]]
 
*Kenan Thompson as [[Tiny Diamond]]
 
*Rachel Bloom as [[Queen Barb]]
 
*Rachel Bloom as [[Queen Barb]]
*Ester Dean as Legsly
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*Ester Dean as [[Legsly]]
 
*Sam Rockwell as [[Hickory]]
 
*Sam Rockwell as [[Hickory]]
*Flula Borg as Dickory
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*Flula Borg as [[Dickory]]
*Karan Soni as Riff
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*Karan Soni as [[Riff]]
 
*Gustavo Dudamel as [[Trollzart]]
 
*Gustavo Dudamel as [[Trollzart]]
 
*Chance the Rapper as [[Chance]]
 
*Chance the Rapper as [[Chance]]
 
*Aino Jawo as [[Satin]]
 
*Aino Jawo as [[Satin]]
 
*Caroline Hjelt as [[Chenille]]
 
*Caroline Hjelt as [[Chenille]]
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*Gwen Stefani as [[DJ Suki]]
 
*Kelly Clarkson as [[Delta Dawn]]
 
*Kelly Clarkson as [[Delta Dawn]]
 
*Ozzy Osbourne as [[King Thrash]]
 
*Ozzy Osbourne as [[King Thrash]]
*Anderson Paak as Prince D
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*Anderson Paak as [[Prince D]]
*Charlyne Yi Pennywhistle
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*Charlyne Yi [[Pennywhistle]]
*J Balvin as Tresillo
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*J Balvin as [[Tresillo]]
 
*Walt Dohrn as [[Cloud Guy]]
 
*Walt Dohrn as [[Cloud Guy]]
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**Dorhn who also voices [[Smidge]]
 
*Jeffrey Tambor as [[King Peppy]]
 
*Jeffrey Tambor as [[King Peppy]]
 
*The McElroy brothers as Skyscraper
 
*The McElroy brothers as Skyscraper
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==Pre-Production==
 
==Pre-Production==
On February 28, 2017, Universal Pictures, the studio's new distributor and parent company since 2016, and DreamWorks Animation announced that a sequel titled Trolls 2 would be released on April 10, 2020, with Kendrick and Timberlake reprising their roles of Poppy and Branch as well as Aibel and Berger returning to write the script. In May 2017, podcasters the McElroy brothers began campaigning for roles in the film via a podcast titled "The McElroy Brothers Will Be in Trolls 2". On October 4, 2017, the release date for the sequel was moved up to February 14, 2020, as Fast & Furious 9 took its original April 10, 2020 slot. Along with the new release date, it was announced that Dohrn will be returning to direct and Shay will return to produce the sequel. On December 6, 2017, the film was pushed back to an April 17, 2020 release. Following the delay of MGM's ''No Time to Die'' (set to be internationally distributed also by Universal Pictures), it was yet again pushed up to April 10, 2020.
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On February 28, 2017, Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation announced a sequel to the 2016 film Trolls, with Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprising their roles as Poppy and Branch.<ref name="VarietyTrolls2020">{{cite news|last1=Kroll|first1=Justin|title=Universal DreamWorks Animation Announces ‘Trolls 2’; Sets for April 10, 2020|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/trolls-2-announced-april-2020-dreamworks-animation-1201998983/|accessdate=March 5, 2017|work=Variety|date=February 28, 2017}}</ref> In March 2017, podcasters the McElroy brothers began campaigning for roles in the film via a podcast titled "The McElroy Brothers Will Be in Trolls 2".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maximumfun.org/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/mcelroy-brothers-will-be-trolls-2-chapter-1|title=The McElroy Brothers Will Be In Trolls 2: Chapter 1 {{!}} Maximum Fun|website=www.maximumfun.org|language=en|access-date=2017-06-01}}</ref> Following the campaign's success, DreamWorks confirmed in September 2018 that the McElroy brothers would make cameo appearances in World Tour.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/09/trolls-world-tour-mcelroy-brothers-casting |title=The Unbelievable True Story of How Three Podcasters Trolled Their Way into Trolls 2 |last=Bradley |first=Laura |date=September 11, 2018 |website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] |access-date=September 11, 2018}}</ref>
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
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The film will see the additions of Sam Rockwell, Chance the Rapper, Anthony Ramos, Jamie Dornan, Karan Soni and Flula Borg to the cast in May 2018. Corden, Stefani, Icona Pop, Funches, and Nayyar will also reprise their roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chance-rapper-joins-cast-trolls-2-1110763|title=Chance the Rapper Joins the Cast of 'Trolls 2'|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref> On June 12, 2018, the film was retitled as Trolls World Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/features/new-details-revealed-about-dreamworks-trolls-sequel/|title=New Details Revealed About DreamWorks’ ‘Trolls’ Sequel|first=Ramin|last=Zahed|date=June 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/laverne-cox-disclosure-trans-lives-on-screen-documentary-1202843851/|title=Film News Roundup: Laverne Cox Boards 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' Documentary|first1=Dave|last1=McNary|first2=Dave|last2=McNary|date=June 13, 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, it was confirmed that Kelly Clarkson had joined the cast, and will perform an original song.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/kelly-clarkson-trolls-2-perform-original-song-1202476507/|title=Kelly Clarkson Joins ‘Trolls 2’ & Will Perform Original Song|website=Deadline Hollywood|last=N'Duka|first1=Amanda|last2=D'Alessandro|first2=Anthony|date=October 4, 2018|accessdate=October 5, 2018}}</ref> In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean and Gustavo Dudamel.
In May 2018, it was confirmed that Sam Rockwell, Chance the Rapper, Anthony Ramos, Karan Soni, Flula Borg, and Jamie Dornan joined the cast. Corden, Icona Pop, Funches, Stefani and Nayyar will also reprise their roles. Following the success of the McElroy brothers podcast, DreamWorks confirmed in September 2018 that the McElroy brothers would make cameo appearances in World Tour. In October 2018, it was confirmed that Kelly Clarkson had joined the cast, and will perform an original song. A new title for the sequel, Trolls World Tour, was announced in June 2018.
 
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Along with Timberlake, Clarkson, Paak, Blige and Clinton, songs will be provided by Chris Stapleton and SZA.
   
 
==Post-Production==
 
==Post-Production==
 
In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean and Gustavo Dudamel.
 
In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean and Gustavo Dudamel.
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The first single from the movie's soundtrack, "The Other Side", by Timberlake and SZA, was released on February 26, 2020. The Trolls World Tour: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on March 13, 2020.
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==Release==
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Trolls World Tour is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on April 10, 2020 by [[Universal Studios|Universal Pictures]].<ref name="Trolls2DateChange">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/12/fast-furious-9-easter-weekend-2020-release-date-trolls-2-valentines-day-opening-2020-1202181866/|title=‘Fast & Furious 9’ Drives To Easter Weekend 2020; ‘Trolls 2’ Moves To Spring 2020 – Update|first1=Anthony|last1=D'Alessandro|first2=Anthony|last2=D'Alessandro|date=December 6, 2017}}</ref> It was previously set for the said release date, but was pushed up to February 14, 2020 before being moved back to April 17, 2020. Following the delay of No Time to Die, it was yet again pushed up to its current date.<ref name="VarietyTrolls2020" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/03/trolls-world-tour-opening-easter-no-time-to-die-coronavirus-release-date-change-1202874398/|title=‘Trolls World Tour’ Fills Easter Void Left By ‘No Time To Die’|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|last2=D'Alessandro|first2=Anthony|date=2020-03-04|website=Deadline|language=en|access-date=2020-03-04}}</ref>
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The film was released in Malaysia and Singapore in early March 2020. It was to be released on March 20 in the United Kingdom, but due to coronavirus concerns as well as the film industry's effect of the pandemic, it was pushed back a few weeks; the new release date is now April 10. On March 16, Universal announced that the film would be available for rental on digital platforms the same day as the film's theatrical release as a result of the pandemic.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Fuster |first1=Jeremy |title=Universal to Release 'Trolls World Tour' for Digital Rental on Same Day as Theatrical Release |url=https://www.thewrap.com/universal-to-release-trolls-world-tour-for-digital-rental-on-same-day-as-theatrical-release/ |accessdate=March 16, 2020 |work=[[TheWrap]] |date=March 16, 2020}}</ref> This move was met with swift and intense backlash from John Fithian, chief of the National Association of Theatre Owners, saying in full: "Only Universal, and only on Trolls, did one studio skip the theatrical model and go straight to the home. Universal continues to advertise to consumers that Trolls will be released simultaneously to theaters and the home on April 10. And they are lying to consumers. Universal knows that theaters will still be closed on April 10, so unlike every other distributor who must simply delay their releases in that time period, but still understand that theatrical release is essential to their business model, Universal on Trolls didn't make that decision. Exhibitors will not forget this. With the exception of Universal, every studio has gone overboard to reassure exhibitors that the theatrical model works for them, and that they look forward to releasing their movies theatrically once the virus is done. And every one of those studios called their exhibition partners and talked through their plans for delayed release before they announced them. Only Universal on Trolls undermined the theatrical model. And Universal told no exhibitor about their plans on Trolls until approximately 20 minutes before their announcement. Exhibitors know who their partners are. And every other studio has demonstrated true partnership and belief in the theatrical model during this time of crisis for all Americans, and indeed all moviegoers around the world."<ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/theater-owners-chief-universals-trolls-demand-play-exhibitors-will-not-forget-1285591</ref>
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===Marketing===
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On June 19, 2019, DreamWorks released 22 character posters for the film, along with promotional film stills. On June 20, the first trailer was released.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP86-TR6IME</ref>
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A second trailer was released in November 14, 2019. A third trailer was released on March 6, 2020, featuring the new release date.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*The film was first titled ''Trolls 2,'' but in June 12, 2018, it was retitled ''Trolls World Tour.''
 
*The film was first titled ''Trolls 2,'' but in June 12, 2018, it was retitled ''Trolls World Tour.''
 
*This will be the second DreamWorks Animation sequel not to have its music score composed by the same composer as its predecessor after ''[[Penguins of Madagascar]]'' (which was composed by Lorne Balfe); Christophe Beck composed the music score for the first film while Theodore Shapiro takes over for this film, making it the second DreamWorks Animation film to be scored by the aforementioned composer after ''[[Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie]]''.
 
*This will be the second DreamWorks Animation sequel not to have its music score composed by the same composer as its predecessor after ''[[Penguins of Madagascar]]'' (which was composed by Lorne Balfe); Christophe Beck composed the music score for the first film while Theodore Shapiro takes over for this film, making it the second DreamWorks Animation film to be scored by the aforementioned composer after ''[[Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie]]''.
 
 
* The scene in the first teaser when Poppy sings [[The Sound of Silence]] is an alternate shot from the original film.
 
* The scene in the first teaser when Poppy sings [[The Sound of Silence]] is an alternate shot from the original film.
 
 
* This film is expected to mark the first time the new MPA logo would appear in the end credits for a DreamWorks Animation film or a Universal Pictures animated film.
 
* This film is expected to mark the first time the new MPA logo would appear in the end credits for a DreamWorks Animation film or a Universal Pictures animated film.
* Due to a Hulu and Dreamworks deal, it will be streaming on Hulu<ref>[https://www.cartoonbrew.com/internet-television/hulu-makes-its-largest-ever-kids-licensing-deal-with-dreamworks-animation-158183.html Dreamworks and Hulu deal]</ref>
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* Due to a Hulu and DreamWorks deal, it will be streaming on Hulu<ref>[https://www.cartoonbrew.com/internet-television/hulu-makes-its-largest-ever-kids-licensing-deal-with-dreamworks-animation-158183.html Dreamworks and Hulu deal]</ref>
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* This will also the sixth DreamWorks Animation film with a non-human cast after ''[[Shark Tale]]'', the ''[[Kung Fu Panda (series)|Kung Fu Panda]]'' films, and the original film of ''[[Trolls (series)|Trolls]]''.
 
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* This will be the first Universal Pictures release to be available for rental on digital platforms on the same day as its planned theatrical release.
* This will also the fifth DreamWorks Animation film with a non-human cast.
 
   
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
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Revision as of 06:01, 4 April 2020

Trolls World Tour is an upcoming American computer-animated adventure jukebox musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures.

The film is a sequel to the 2016 film Trolls, directed by Walt Dohrn with co-direction by David P. Smith, produced by Gina Shay, and written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Elizabeth Tippet, Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky, from a story by Aibel and Berger. The film will feature an ensemble voice cast including Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Ozzy Osbourne, Rachel Bloom, Anderson Paak, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Rockwell, Gwen Stefani, Icona Pop, Ron Funches, Kunal Nayyar, Jamie Dornan, J. Balvin, and Kenan Thompson.

The film was initially set to be theatrically released in the United States on April 10, 2020, but due to the impact on the film industry by the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic it will be released for digital rental.

Synopsis

After the events of the first film, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands, each devoted to a different form of music: Pop, Funk, Classical, Techno, Country and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger, and a whole lot louder, as member of hard-rock royalty, Queen Barb (Rachel Bloom), aided by her father King Thrash (Ozzy Osbourne), wants to destroy all other kinds of music to let rock reign supreme. With the fate of the world at stake, Poppy and Branch, along with their friends — Biggie (James Corden), DJ Suki (Gwen Stefani), Satin and Chenille (Icona Pop), Cooper (Ron Funches), Guy Diamond (Kunal Nayyar) and Tiny Diamond (Kenan Thompson) — set out to visit all the other lands to unify the Trolls in harmony against Barb, who's looking to upstage them all and turn them into rock zombies. Meanwhile, Branch tries to find a way to tell Poppy how he feels about her.

Voice cast

  • Justin Timberlake as Branch
  • Anna Kendrick as Queen Poppy
  • James Corden as Biggie
  • Ron Funches as Cooper
  • Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond
  • Mary J. Blige as Queen Essence
  • George Clinton as King Quincy
  • Jamie Dornan as Chaz
  • Anthony Ramos as King Trollex
  • Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond
  • Rachel Bloom as Queen Barb
  • Ester Dean as Legsly
  • Sam Rockwell as Hickory
  • Flula Borg as Dickory
  • Karan Soni as Riff
  • Gustavo Dudamel as Trollzart
  • Chance the Rapper as Chance
  • Aino Jawo as Satin
  • Caroline Hjelt as Chenille
  • Gwen Stefani as DJ Suki
  • Kelly Clarkson as Delta Dawn
  • Ozzy Osbourne as King Thrash
  • Anderson Paak as Prince D
  • Charlyne Yi Pennywhistle
  • J Balvin as Tresillo
  • Walt Dohrn as Cloud Guy
  • Jeffrey Tambor as King Peppy
  • The McElroy brothers as Skyscraper
    • Justin McElroy as Techno Beat Drop Button, Tumbleweed
    • Travis McElroy as Rock Tear
    • Griffin McElroy as Country Tear
  • Red Velvet as the K-Pop Gang
    • Joy as Ari
    • Irene as Baby Bun
    • Yeri as Kim-Petit
    • Wendy as Wani
    • Seulgi as Gomdori

Pre-Production

On February 28, 2017, Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation announced a sequel to the 2016 film Trolls, with Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprising their roles as Poppy and Branch.[1] In March 2017, podcasters the McElroy brothers began campaigning for roles in the film via a podcast titled "The McElroy Brothers Will Be in Trolls 2".[2] Following the campaign's success, DreamWorks confirmed in September 2018 that the McElroy brothers would make cameo appearances in World Tour.[3]

Production

The film will see the additions of Sam Rockwell, Chance the Rapper, Anthony Ramos, Jamie Dornan, Karan Soni and Flula Borg to the cast in May 2018. Corden, Stefani, Icona Pop, Funches, and Nayyar will also reprise their roles.[4] On June 12, 2018, the film was retitled as Trolls World Tour.[5][6] In October 2018, it was confirmed that Kelly Clarkson had joined the cast, and will perform an original song.[7] In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean and Gustavo Dudamel.

Along with Timberlake, Clarkson, Paak, Blige and Clinton, songs will be provided by Chris Stapleton and SZA.

Post-Production

In June 2019, along with promotional posters, new cast members have been announced, which include: J Balvin, Mary J. Blige, Rachel Bloom, George Clinton, Ester Dean and Gustavo Dudamel.

The first single from the movie's soundtrack, "The Other Side", by Timberlake and SZA, was released on February 26, 2020. The Trolls World Tour: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on March 13, 2020.

Release

Trolls World Tour is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on April 10, 2020 by Universal Pictures.[8] It was previously set for the said release date, but was pushed up to February 14, 2020 before being moved back to April 17, 2020. Following the delay of No Time to Die, it was yet again pushed up to its current date.[1][9]

The film was released in Malaysia and Singapore in early March 2020. It was to be released on March 20 in the United Kingdom, but due to coronavirus concerns as well as the film industry's effect of the pandemic, it was pushed back a few weeks; the new release date is now April 10. On March 16, Universal announced that the film would be available for rental on digital platforms the same day as the film's theatrical release as a result of the pandemic.[10] This move was met with swift and intense backlash from John Fithian, chief of the National Association of Theatre Owners, saying in full: "Only Universal, and only on Trolls, did one studio skip the theatrical model and go straight to the home. Universal continues to advertise to consumers that Trolls will be released simultaneously to theaters and the home on April 10. And they are lying to consumers. Universal knows that theaters will still be closed on April 10, so unlike every other distributor who must simply delay their releases in that time period, but still understand that theatrical release is essential to their business model, Universal on Trolls didn't make that decision. Exhibitors will not forget this. With the exception of Universal, every studio has gone overboard to reassure exhibitors that the theatrical model works for them, and that they look forward to releasing their movies theatrically once the virus is done. And every one of those studios called their exhibition partners and talked through their plans for delayed release before they announced them. Only Universal on Trolls undermined the theatrical model. And Universal told no exhibitor about their plans on Trolls until approximately 20 minutes before their announcement. Exhibitors know who their partners are. And every other studio has demonstrated true partnership and belief in the theatrical model during this time of crisis for all Americans, and indeed all moviegoers around the world."[11]

Marketing

On June 19, 2019, DreamWorks released 22 character posters for the film, along with promotional film stills. On June 20, the first trailer was released.[12]

A second trailer was released in November 14, 2019. A third trailer was released on March 6, 2020, featuring the new release date.

Trivia

  • Trolls will be the fifth DreamWorks Animation film to become a franchise, after Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon.
  • This will be the first DreamWorks Animation film to be released in April.
    • It will also be Universal Pictures' second animated theatrical film released in April, after Hop in 2011.
  • This is DreamWorks Animation's fifth musical film, following The Prince of Egypt, Joseph: King of Dreams, The Road to El Dorado, and the first film, Trolls.
  • Originally the sequel to Trolls was going to be released on April 10, 2020, but it was then moved to Valentine's Day on February 14, 2020. As of December 2017, it was moved a second time to April 17, 2020, which is closer to the first air date DreamWorks announced. However, it was pushed up to April 10, 2020.
  • Because at one point promotional artwork showed Branch and Poppy together with the Valentine's release date below them, fans have speculated the sequel may be about an official love story between Branch and Poppy. However, so far this is just fan speculation and has not been confirmed in any official way by Dreamworks,
  • The film was first titled Trolls 2, but in June 12, 2018, it was retitled Trolls World Tour.
  • This will be the second DreamWorks Animation sequel not to have its music score composed by the same composer as its predecessor after Penguins of Madagascar (which was composed by Lorne Balfe); Christophe Beck composed the music score for the first film while Theodore Shapiro takes over for this film, making it the second DreamWorks Animation film to be scored by the aforementioned composer after Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
  • The scene in the first teaser when Poppy sings The Sound of Silence is an alternate shot from the original film.
  • This film is expected to mark the first time the new MPA logo would appear in the end credits for a DreamWorks Animation film or a Universal Pictures animated film.
  • Due to a Hulu and DreamWorks deal, it will be streaming on Hulu[13]
  • This will also the sixth DreamWorks Animation film with a non-human cast after Shark Tale, the Kung Fu Panda films, and the original film of Trolls.
  • This will be the first Universal Pictures release to be available for rental on digital platforms on the same day as its planned theatrical release.

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Cinema
Feature Films: Antz (1998) • The Prince of Egypt (1998) • The Road to El Dorado (2000) • Shrek (2001) • Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) • Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) • Shrek 2 (2004) • Shark Tale (2004) • Madagascar (2005) • Over the Hedge (2006) • Shrek the Third (2007) • Bee Movie (2007) • Kung Fu Panda (2008) • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) • Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) • How to Train Your Dragon (2010) • Shrek Forever After (2010) • Megamind (2010) • Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) • Puss in Boots (2011) • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) • Rise of the Guardians (2012) • The Croods (2013) • Turbo (2013) • Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) • How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) • Penguins of Madagascar (2014) • Home (2015) • Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016) • Trolls (2016) • The Boss Baby (2017) • Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) • How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) • Abominable (2019) • Trolls World Tour (2020) • The Croods: A New Age (2020) • Spirit Untamed (2021) • The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021) • The Bad Guys (2022) • Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) • Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) • Trolls Band Together (2023) • Orion and the Dark (2024) • Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Co-produced Films: Chicken Run (2000) • Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) • Flushed Away (2006)
Upcoming Films: The Wild Robot (2024) • Dog Man (2025) • The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
Feature Films in Development: Mice & MysticsShrek 5
Direct-to-Video Films: Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
Digital films: Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021) • Orion and the Dark (2024)
Canceled Films: TuskerThe WandererTortoise vs. HareTruckersMe & My ShadowMonkeys of MumbaiRumblewickB.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly OperationsGiants: Forces of NatureLarrikinsZodiacSpooky Jack

Television
TV Specials: Shrek the Halls (2007) • Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space (2009) • Merry Madagascar (2009) • Scared Shrekless (2010) • Kung Fu Panda Holiday (2010) • Gift of the Night Fury (2011) • Madly Madagascar (2013) • Trolls Holiday (2017) • How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) • Trolls: Holiday in Harmony (2021)

Shorts: Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party! (2001) • Shrek 4-D (2003) • Sinbad and the Cyclops Island (2003) • Far Far Away Idol (2004) • Club Oscar (2005) • The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005) • First Flight (2006) • Hammy's Boomerang Adventure (2006) • Secrets of the Furious Five (2008) • B.O.B.'s Big Break (2009) • Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010) • Donkey's Caroling Christmas-tacular (2010) • Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011) • Thriller Night (2011) • The Pig Who Cried Werewolf (2011) • Night of the Living Carrots (2011) Book of Dragons (2011) • Gift of the Night Fury (2011) • Secrets of the Masters (2011) • Puss in Boots: The Three Diablos (2012) • Almost Home (2014) • Rocky and Bullwinkle (2014) • Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014) • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Scroll (2016) • Bird Karma (2018) • Bilby (2018) • Marooned (2019) • To: Gerard (2020)
TV Series: Toonsylvania (1998) • Invasion America (1998) • Alienators: Evolution Continues (2001–2002) • Father of the Pride (2004–2005) • The Penguins of Madagascar (2008–15) • Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011–2016) • DreamWorks Dragons (2012-2018) • Monsters vs. Aliens (2013-2014) • Turbo FAST (2013–2016) • VeggieTales in the House (2014-2016) • All Hail King Julien (2014-2017) • The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015-2018) • Dinotrux (2015-2018) • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show (2015-2017) • Dawn of the Croods (2015-2017) • Noddy, Toyland Detective (2016-present) • Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016-2018) • Home: Adventures with Tip and Oh (2016-2018) • Trollhunters (2016-2018) • VeggieTales in the City (2017) • Spirit Riding Free (2017-2020) • Trolls: The Beat Goes On! (2018-2019) • The Boss Baby: Back in Business (2018-2020) • The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (TV series) (2018-2019) • Harvey Street Kids (2018-2020) • The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants (2018-2020) • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (2018-2020) • Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (2018-2019) • 3Below (2018-2019) • Where's Waldo? (2019-2020) • Archibald's Next Big Thing (2019-present) • Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019-2022) • Fast & Furious: Spy Racers (2019-2021) • Cleopatra in Space (2020-present) • Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts (2020) • Rhyme Time Town (2020-2021) • Madagascar: A Little Wild (2020-2022) • Wizards (2020) • Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020-2022) • The Mighty Ones (2020-2022) • Doug Unplugs (2020-2022) • Trolls: TrollsTopia (2020-2022) • Gabby’s Dollhouse (2021-present) • Go, Dog. Go! (2021-2022) • The Croods: Family Tree (2021-2023) • Dragons: The Nine Realms (2021-2023) • The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib (2022-2023) • Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022-2023) • Abominable and the Invisible City (2022-2023) • Megamind Rules! (2024-present) • Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024-present)
Upcoming TV Series:Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate (2024) • Felix the Cat (TBA) • Bearbrick (TBA)