Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a 2018 musical romantic comedy film and sequel to Mamma Mia! (2008).

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a 2018 musical romantic comedy film and sequel to Mamma Mia! (2008). Set on the Greek island of Kalokairi, it follows Sophie Sheridan as she prepares to reopen her mother Donna’s hotel while flashbacks show Donna’s earlier life and relationships. The film features songs by ABBA and was directed by Ol Parker.

Plot

The film follows Sophie as she prepares to relaunch her mother’s hotel on Kalokairi, Greece, after Donna’s death. Intercut flashbacks show Donna’s travels in 1979 and how she met the men who may be Sophie’s father. It is both a sequel and a prequel, alternating between the present and Donna Sheridan’s younger years. Lily James portrays young Donna in the flashback storyline.

Production

The film was directed by Ol Parker and serves as the follow-up to the 2008 adaptation of the stage musical Mamma Mia!. It was made with a large ensemble cast, combining returning performers with younger actors playing earlier versions of key characters. The main cast includes Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, and Julie Walters.

Music

The soundtrack is built around songs by ABBA, continuing the musical identity of the first film. The sequel also includes material linked to the franchise’s celebration of the band’s catalogue. The film includes performances by the returning ensemble cast.

Release and reception

The film was released theatrically on 20 July 2018. Available sources describe it as a box-office success and note its appeal to fans of the first film.