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Don't you want to watch trolls who love nothing more than to sing and dance, and hug, dance, and hug, and sing? It is a pretty adorable sight to behold, not only for the little ones but for the whole family. The movies specifically appeal to people who have a love for all things glitter, magic, and music. Everybody move your hair and feel united because there is yet another Trolls movie planned to be released this fall. The film will be produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. This will be the third installment of the franchise titled Trolls Band Together.
This film is a sequel to Trolls and Trolls World Tour and it will likely be just as colorful, exciting, and zany as the first two movies. It is the fifth time a DreamWorks franchise has become a trilogy, following Shrek the Third, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Kung Fu Panda 3, and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. If you are a fan of the Trolls films then read on to find out the information we have so far about Trolls Band Together.
Editor's Note: This piece was updated on October 12, 2023.
Trolls Band Together
Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band 'BroZone' with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd.
- Release Date
- November 17, 2023
- Director
- Walt Dohrn , Tim Heitz
- Cast
- Anna Kendrick , Zooey Deschanel , Troye Sivan , Daveed Diggs , justin timberlake , Christopher Mintz-Plasse
- Main Genre
- Animation
When Is 'Trolls Band Together' Coming Out?
The third film in the Trolls franchise is set to hit theaters on November 17, 2023, where it'll open against the highly-anticipated Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Taika Waititi's sports comedy Next Goal Wins, and Eli Roth's holiday slasher film Thanksgiving.
Will 'Trolls Band Together' Be Available on Streaming?
While Trolls World Tour was released on-demand due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Trolls Band Together will be taking a similar route as the first Trolls film and will be released exclusively in theaters. However, the film eventually will be made available to stream on Peacock.
Is There a Trailer for 'Trolls: Band Together'?
The trailer for Trolls Band Together was released online by Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation on March 28, 2023. The two-minute spot gives fans their first look at the story of the film as Branch reconnects with his secret long-lost family. The trailer ends with a tribute to 2D animation, continuing DreamWorks' new strategy of experimenting with their animation more. The second trailer for Trolls Band Together was released on September 14, revealing that the film will not only be a family reunion for Branch but for Poppy as well.
On October 10, we got a new featurette going behind the scenes of Trolls Band Together showcasing the star-studded cast of the film. Watch the fun clip right here:
What Is 'Trolls Band Together' About?
The official plot synopsis for Trolls Band Together reads:
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André; Sing 2), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs; Hamilton) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi; Don’t Look Up). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since. But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains—Velvet (Emmy winner Amy Schumer; Trainwreck) and Veneer (Grammy winner and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells; The Book of Mormon)—Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
Who's in the Cast 'Trolls Band Together'?
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake will both be reprising their roles as Poppy and Branch, respectively. Kendrick previously appeared on Broadway in the musicals High Society and A Little Night Music. You may have seen her in the popular musical films Into the Woods or the Pitch Perfect movies, and if you are a theater nerd you may have spotted her in movie Camp. Timberlake is most famous for being a pop singer, originally starting his career on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club and then rising to fame as part of the boy band NSYNC. He went on to establish himself as a successful solo act, being one of the world's top-selling artists, selling over 88 million records. Trolls was not his first-time voice acting for DreamWorks either, as he appeared in Shrek the Third, as Prince Artie Pendragon. Timberlake has also starred in live-action films such as The Social Network, Friends With Benefits, and Inside Llewyn Davis.
Other members of the voice cast include Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Promising Young Woman) as Gristle, Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) as Bridget, Icona Pop members Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt as Satin and Chenille, and musician Anderson .Paak as Prince D. Also involved are Ron Funches (Harley Quinn) as Cooper, Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) as Guy Diamond, Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live) as Tiny Diamond, Camila Cabello (Cinderella) as Viva, Zosia Mamet (The Flight Attendant) as Crimp, and RuPaul Charles (RuPaul's Drag Race) as Miss Maxine. Lastly, there is Troye Sivan (Boy Erased) as Floyd, Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) as Spruce, Eric André (The Eric André Show) as John Dory, Kid Cudi (Don't Look Up) as Clay, Amy Schumer (Trainwreck) as Velvet, and Andrew Rannells (The Book of Mormon) as Veneer.
Who is the Creative Team Involved With 'Trolls Band Together'?
Walt Dohrn, who co-directed the first film and directed the second, will return to direct Band Together with Tim Heitz co-directing. Gina Shay will produce the film.
What Are the 'Trolls' Films About?
The films are based on the troll dolls, which were one of the most popular fads in the U.S. toy market in the 1960s. Now things have come full circle with new troll dolls based on the movie characters. This is one of the reasons the Trolls franchise is so valuable to Universal because in addition to toys they also sell Trolls-themed lunch boxes, sleeping bags, video games, and more. They also have a touring concert for people to experience all the fun at live performances.
All three Trolls films are computer-animated jukebox musical comedies, meaning they took previously existing songs and created a new plot that strings them together. Most of the songs are from the pop genre and the majority are upbeat. The films star Anna Kendrick as Princess/Queen Poppy and Justin Timberlake as Branch. Timberlake also acted as the executive music producer of Trolls, in addition to writing the hit song for the film "Can't Stop the Feeling." The song reached No. 1 on the charts domestically and internationally, received an Academy Award nomination, and won a Grammy.
The films have even spawned two TV series, the Netflix series Trolls: The Beat Goes On! and the Hulu and Peacock series Trolls: TrollsTopia both of which have proven to be massive hits with young audiences. Two half-hour Christmas specials were also produced for NBC with Trolls Holiday, which premiered a year after the first film in 2017, and Trolls: Holiday in Harmony, which premiered a year and a half after Trolls World Tour in 2021.
How to Watch the Other 'Trolls' Movies and Shows
In order to have a more complete picture of the story, we recommend watching the first two Trolls movies. They are also just tons of fun, so even if you don't need to see them to understand the plot, go ahead and give yourself a happy boost.
Trolls (2016) - The first film in the franchise finds the overly enthusiastic and hyperactive Poppy having to team up with the ultra-paranoid Branch when their village is attacked by Bergens, leading to all of their friends being kidnapped. Despite their differences, they soon begin to bond over the course of their journey.
Trolls Holiday (2017) - Now friends with the Bergens and the Queen of the Trolls, Poppy is shocked to learn that her former adversaries do not celebrate any holidays. This leads her to recruit her friends to give the Bergens their first-holiday celebration.
Trolls: The Beat Goes On (2018-19) - The first Trolls animated series is set between the events of Trolls and Trolls World Tour and finds Poppy getting acquainted with her role as Queen of the Trolls, while Branch tries to break out of his shell after being in hiding for most of his life.
Trolls World Tour (2020) - The second film in the series opens the doors even further to Trolls' world. When Barb, the Queen of Hard Rock Trolls, begins conquering the other Troll Kingdoms, Queen Poppy ventures out of her home once more to unite the Troll kingdoms to stop the metal-loving Troll once and for all.
Trolls: TrollsTopia (2020-22) - The second animated series is set after the events of World Tour and finds Queen Poppy befriending the other Troll Kingdoms now that they have all made peace with one another.
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony (2021) - A follow-up to World Tour, Holiday in Harmony finds Queen Poppy plotting out the first-ever Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, with all the other Troll Kingdoms.