Here We Go Again! Everything We Know AboutMamma Mia 3, Including If Meryl Streep Plans to Return

Mar. 15, 2025

‘Mamma Mia! 2: Here We Go Again.'.Photo: Universal Studios /Courtesy Everett

The belovedMamma Mia!franchisemight not be over yet.

Christine Baranski, known for her role as Tanya, revealed that a third installment is in the works during an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterin August 2024.

The actress shared that she recently met with producer Judy Craymer, who is already “planningMamma Mia 3.” Baranski added, “She gave me the narrative plotline of how it’s going to happen. That’s all I can say!”

In teasing another sun-soaked adventure, Baranski noted that she’s optimistic about Craymer’s ability to “make things happen.”The Good Fightstar noted, “She made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn’t put it past Judy Kramer to get everybody back together.”

Baranski’s enthusiasm comes three months afterMamma Mia!starMeryl StreeptoldDeadlinein May 2024 that a meeting was “imminent” regarding proposals for her character’sreturn in a third film.

Here’s everything we know so far about the possibility ofMamma Mia! 3.

Is there going to be aMamma Mia! 3?

Christine Baranski, Julie Walters and Amanda Seyfried in ‘Mama Mia! Here We Go Again.'.Jonathan Prime /Universal Studios /Courtesy Everett

Jonathan Prime /Universal Studios /Courtesy Everett

While nothing has been officially confirmed, Craymer toldDaily Mailin June 2020 that a third movie was always part of the plan when she adapted the musical for the big screen.

“I think one day there will be another film, because there’s meant to be a trilogy,” theMamma Mia!creator said.

Fast forward to May 2023, the producer toldDeadlinethat a thirdMamma Mia!was “in its earliest stages,” but that nothing was “official” yet. Still, she voiced her vision of it being a three-movie series for a second time.

“I don’t want to over-egg it, but I know there’s a trilogy there.”

What has the cast said about returning forMamma Mia! 3?

Christine Baranski; Amanda Seyfried; Meryl Streep.Michael Loccisano/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Michael Loccisano/Getty; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Baranski isn’t the first cast member of theMamma Mia!franchise to express theirenthusiasm about reprising their rolein another film.

In an interview withDeadline, Streep, who took the lead as Donna in the first two films, said that a pressing meeting was in the works with respect to the possibility of her character (who died in the second film) returning for another installment.

“I don’t know how they’re going to do it,” she added. “They have an idea. I haven’t heard it yet but it’s in [my diary] and I’m going to hear about it pretty soon,” the Oscar-winning actress said, adding, “Of course I want to do it. I think folks love it.”

A year prior, Craymer revealed toDeadlinein May 2023 that Streep reprising her role isn’t out of the question, explaining how much the actress enjoyed her character.

“Thereisa story there, and I do think Meryl should come back — and if the script is right, she would, I think, because she really loved playing Donna,” she said.

Amanda Seyfried, who plays Streep’s on-screen daughter, Sophie, toldColliderin June 2020 that losing Donna may open up more opportunities for continuing the narrative.

“Having Meryl’s character die kind of gave us so many good storylines,” she said. “It was kind of a genius idea because you’re like, ‘No, we don’t want to lose her.’ But at the same time, look at what you can do, you can go back.”

Meryl Streep in ‘Mama Mia! Here We Go Again’.Jonathan Prime /Universal Studios /Courtesy Everett

TheMean Girlsalum added that the prospect of a third film would have overwhelming support from the cast.

“Listen, every single person in that movie would say yes in a heartbeat because we want to hang out with each other,” Seyfried told the outlet. “That’s what we talked about last time, like did we ever think that we’d end up here again on an Island in Croatia?”

In October 2024, Seyfried threw out a possible shoo-in to play her daughter in the third movie:Sabrina Carpenter. Inspiration struck after the singer performed the song “Mamma Mia” while on tour.

“Old age makeup for me. I don’t mind.I’m an actor, I’ll do it,” she said in a video shared onABC News’ TikTok. “If Sabrina Carpenter wants to play my daughter, I’ll make it happen. It’s fine. I’m a big fan.”

While Streep and Seyfried both expressed excitement, Baranski’s update is the most promising, as she toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat “it’s not like, ‘Oh, I wish it could happen!’ Judy Kramer makes things happen.”

She noted that a third film would undoubtedly bring joy to fans of the franchise. “It’s just the kind of movie that makes people happy,” Baranski said. “Mamma Mia made so many millions of people around the world happy.”

When willMamma Mia! 3be released?

How didMamma Mia! Here We Go Againleave off?

Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried and Julie Walters in ‘Mamma Mia! 2: Here We Go Again.’.

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Againserved as both a prequel and a sequel to the first movie.

In the present, Sophie (Seyfried) prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna in honor of her late mother, Donna (Streep). Throughout the film, we see flashbacks of a young Donna (Lily James) as she journeys to Kalokairi and her romances with young versions of Harry (Hugh Skinner), Bill (Josh Dylan) and Sam (Jeremy Irvine).

Meanwhile, Sophie grapples with her estranged relationship with Sky (Dominic Cooper) and the absence of her fathers — Harry (Colin Firth), Bill (Stellan Skarsgård) and Sam (Pierce Brosnan) — who are all overseas.

The film ends with Sophie giving birth to her son, Donny, while Donna’s spirit watches over.

Where can I watchMamma Mia!1 and 2?

While fans await more updates on a potential third film,Mamma Mia!is available to watchon Max.

source: people.com