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title: "Sing 2"
year: 2021
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imdb_id: "tt6467266"
tmdb_id: 438695
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fi1m_score: 63
critics_score: 56
critics_reviews: 18
published: "2026-09-24T02:59:37.769990+00:00"
updated: "2026-09-24T03:00:16.980198+00:00"
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# Sing 2 (2021)

Directed by Garth Jennings · 1h 50m · Statens medieråd 7 · Animation, Comedy, Family, Music

## Identity

Sing 2

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/sing-2
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** sing-2
- **IMDb ID:** tt6467266
- **TMDB ID:** 438695
- **Wikidata ID:** Q30933418
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6467266/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/438695, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30933418

**Fi1m score: 63** · Critics 56 from 18 reviews

*In a sentence:* A crowded pop concert with occasional breaks for everyone to believe in themselves

> Garth Jennings’s animated musical makes decent family entertainment out of engaging voices and elaborate musical numbers. Its crowded story and relentless song snippets are harder to enjoy, particularly when the performers stop to deliver another lesson.

## Synopsis

Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) promises an out-of-this-world show. Among the performers are Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), Ash (Scarlett Johansson) and Johnny (Taron Egerton), with Meena (Tori Kelly) and Gunter (Nick Kroll) also in the company. Songs and choreography bring their own demands, while performance nerves complicate the preparations. Buster wants to make good on his promise, but creative ambitions have to contend with the commercial demands of show business. Getting the company ready means finding enough confidence to put their voices before an audience.

## Review

*Sing 2* is decent family entertainment, though its affection for pop music is expressed at a volume that can make affection difficult to return. Garth Jennings writes and directs a musical built around Buster Moon’s promise of an out-of-this-world show, and elaborate performances are plainly the attraction. The animation has enough wit and the voices enough character to make the preparations intermittently enjoyable too. There is less here for anyone hoping the songs will leave room for a substantial story.

Matthew McConaughey gives Buster Moon the kind of enthusiasm that makes an impractical undertaking sound briefly manageable. The voice is an important part of the appeal: without someone who seems to believe in the show, all these musical preparations would feel like homework. Reese Witherspoon’s Rosita, Scarlett Johansson’s Ash and Taron Egerton’s Johnny provide enough distinction to keep the company from becoming an anonymous collection of singers. Their performances help when the dialogue settles for familiar encouragement about believing in yourself.

Halsey’s Porsha Crystal and Letitia Wright’s Nooshy are welcome additions, giving the busy ensemble some fresh company. Garth Jennings is generous towards performers who lack confidence, and that kindness matters in a family film about being judged. His writing is less convincing when it assumes that a burst of determination settles whatever has been troubling someone. The crowded story leaves little opportunity to examine those difficulties before another performer needs attention and another number needs to begin.

The musical staging is the strongest reason to watch. Movement, colour and choreography give the songs something to do beyond reminding us that we recognise them, and the animation accommodates the excess without looking clumsy. There is pleasure in watching a family musical spend this much attention on how a number is presented. Even when the writing takes an easy route through a problem, the performers are given plenty to do once the singing starts.

Gregory Perler’s editing favours momentum, moving briskly between the many performers and musical fragments. We were worn out by the succession of short song extracts, because each fresh tune asked for another little surge of excitement before the previous one had settled. The pace does keep the crowded story moving, and there are stretches where that bustle is funny. It also gives the quieter worries too little space, making the attempts at reassurance feel hurried.

Joby Talbot’s music has little room to register beside the pop covers, which dominate the listening experience. The singing has polish and energy, but the arrangements are often so emphatic that they leave little room for uncertainty. That is a problem for a story concerned with the fear of performing: the voices sound ready for applause even when the writing wants us to worry. A less insistent soundtrack would have helped us care about the preparations.

At 110 minutes, this is a fairly long invitation to enjoy yourself on command. A backstage musical can get by on familiar problems when the company is good, and this company frequently is; it need not reinvent the form. But the film too often uses another song where a joke or a longer conversation would do more. Choose it for a family evening when everyone wants plenty of singing and nobody minds a little repetition.

*Fi1m score 63, published 24 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

The consensus on Sing 2 is mixed, though praise repeatedly returns to its colourful animation, energetic musical staging and strong voice performances. Supporters find an amiable family sequel whose bigger production numbers and sympathy for underdogs compensate for a familiar story. Even some less enthusiastic reviews acknowledge the pep of individual songs and the entertainment on offer for children, while the warmer responses find moments of sweetness amid the bustle.

The spread is wide, with the chief disagreement concerning whether all that activity carries much feeling. The Hollywood Reporter singles out the scenes between Ash and Clay Calloway as emotionally resonant; Screen Daily finds the handling of emotional backstory glib and wants more intimate moments. Reservations elsewhere cluster around recycled story beats, overcrowded plotting and relentless pop covers, with several critics finding that the noise overwhelms the sentiments the film hopes to convey.

## Straight answers

**Is Sing 2 worth watching?**

*Sing 2* is worth considering for a family evening built around singing rather than story; we score it 63 out of 100. The engaging voices and elaborate musical numbers provide decent entertainment, but the crowded plotting, relentless song snippets and repeated lessons about confidence can wear us out.

**How long is Sing 2, and what is it rated?**

*Sing 2* runs 1h 50m and is rated 7 by the Statens medieråd in Sweden. It is an animation and comedy film.

**Where can I watch Sing 2 in Sweden?**

*Sing 2* is streaming on Disney+, SkyShowtime, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV in Sweden, and it is also available to rent from Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video from kr 39.00. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How does Sing 2 compare to The School of Rock?**

*Sing 2* offers more elaborate musical spectacle, but we recommend [*The School of Rock*](https://film.one/film/the-school-of-rock) for its earned laughs and affection for its young performers. Both deal with performance nerves and enthusiasm that exceeds practical judgement; *Sing 2* suits families keen on animated pop performances, while *The School of Rock* gives its familiar story more comic life.

**What should I watch after Sing 2?**

After *Sing 2*, try [*School of Rock*](https://film.one/film/the-school-of-rock) (2003, Fi1m 84): Performance nerves, unruly pupils and a teacher whose enthusiasm outruns his qualifications. Then [*Kiki's Delivery Service*](https://film.one/film/kikis-delivery-service) (1989, Fi1m 86): A quieter family animation about confidence, work and learning what you can do.

### Reviews we read (18)

- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Justin Lowe (83/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel an endearing and energetic continuation that builds on the first film's strengths with more extravagant musical numbers and strong performances. They single out the emotionally resonant scenes between Ash and Clay Calloway for achieving a new level of storytelling. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/sing-2-review-1235047718/)
- **Radio Times**, Kelly-Anne Taylor (4/5): The critic describes it as a vibrant, entertaining family film with catchy musical numbers that is every bit as entertaining as its predecessor. They single out the vibrant animation and the emotional impact that leaves viewers with hope and a memorable U2 song in their head. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-ddbql8/sing-2/)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Gary Goldstein (75/100, inferred): It is a vibrant, amusing comedy that may be a bit overstuffed but is peppy and often visually dazzling, with terrific voicework, eye-popping animation, nifty choreography, and a string of mini life lessons. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-12-21/review-bono-joins-matthew-mcconaughey-to-belt-out-a-joyously-over-the-top-sequel-in-sing-2)
- **Evening Standard**, Charlotte O'Sullivan (70/100, inferred): The critic praises the sweet sequel for its cheeky and poignant surprises, new characters like Porsha and Nooshy, and sympathy for underdogs, noting it won't change your life but will make you glad to be alive for stretches. [Read](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/sing-2-movie-review-taron-egerton-matthew-mcconaughey-bono-b979053.html)
- **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (3/5): The critic calls it an enjoyably extra but samey sequel that follows the same story beats on a bigger scale with more visuals and musical numbers. They praise the wackadoodle energy in early scenes, eye-popping animation, and the sugar-high ending that will delight kids and U2 fans. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/sing-2-2022)
- **The AV Club**, Charles Bramesco (C): The critic sees the sequel as an improvement over the first film's low bar but still hollow and inauthentic, with pat life lessons and overproduced songs. They single out the emphasis on creative integrity clashing with corporate imperatives as a key complaint. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/sing-2-is-sufferable-only-in-comparison-to-the-last-tun-1848225538)
- **Empire**, Ella Kemp (50/100, inferred): The critic notes the high-octane energy and fun individual musical numbers but finds the sensorially overwhelming sequel low-stakes with faded novelty, making one wonder about its point amid the cacophony. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/sing-2/)
- **The Independent**, Jake Coyle (2/4): The critic finds the sequel amiable and occasionally sweet but shallow overall, with its wall-to-wall pop songs and commercial blare drowning out any deeper message about performance anxiety. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/drake-hotline-bling-bono-bts-billie-eilish-b1978150.html)
- **The Guardian** (49/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel glossy but lacking heart and soul, feeling like an algorithm-generated product that extends the franchise for profit. The central turnaround for one character is not satisfyingly explained. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/26/sing-2-review-animation-sequel-has-all-the-gloss-but-lacks-heart-and-soul)
- **Screen Daily** (40/100, inferred): The critic notes it dials up the volume with more songs and performances but suffers from diminished returns, feeling impersonal and wearying with too many covers and not enough intimate moments. They praise the all-star voice cast and spectacle but criticize the glib handling of emotional backstory. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/sing-2-afi-fest-review/5165143.article)
- **The New York Times**, Amy Nicholson (40/100, inferred): The sequel loses the karaoke charm of the original and becomes all glitz and no heart, with a scattered plot involving zip lines, choreographers, and an egomaniacal yak. The cover songs still have pep, providing the main bright spot. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/22/movies/sing-2-review.html)
- **IndieWire**, Fiona Underhill (D): The review criticizes the film as overstuffed and lacking charm compared to the original, with a messy plot and unappealing soundtrack choices. It singles out the continued Glee-ification of the songs and few laughs as major complaints. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/2021/11/sing-2-review-sequel-1234679465/)
- **RogerEbert.com**, Peter Sobczynski (20/100, inferred): The film is a hacky, soulless exercise in franchise extension with little story, noisy slapstick humor, contrived pathos, and a glitzy approach that undercuts its message about music. It wastes time rather than inspiring young viewers. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sing-2-movie-review-2021)
- **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (78/100, inferred): The critic finds the animated musical sequel a bright and lively holiday confection that delivers exactly what fans expect from the first film. The one thing singled out for praise is the strong selection of contemporary hits and the new U2/Bono song that really soars. [Read](https://deadline.com/video/sing-2-review-matthew-mcconaughey-bono/)
- **The Playlist**, Drew Taylor (B): The critic sees it as charming and enjoyable with inventive staging and fun performances but notes it is not challenging enough and wishes the filmmakers had dreamed bigger. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/sing-2-review-20211119/)
- **HeyUGuys**, Zehra Phelan (3/5): The critic finds it a tired spectacular that rehashes old tropes but guarantees smiles for kids through its entertaining and visually ebullient approach. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/sing-2-review/)
- **/Film**, Hoai-Tran Bui (5/10): The critic views it as a harmless but stale relic of the sing-off genre that is pleasant enough for kids but ultimately feels like white noise and a cover album of pop hits. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/714670/sing-2-review-lets-close-the-curtains-on-sing-off-movies/)
- **The Wrap** (39/100, inferred): The critic finds the animated sequel even more oppressively soulless than the original, with a lazy barrage of recent pop tunes that feels like a desperately assembled playlist. The one thing singled out for complaint is the relentless, oppressive parade of short song snippets that undercuts any sentimentality. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/sing-2-film-review-animated-sequel-bono/)

## Details

- **Director:** Garth Jennings
- **Director:** Garth Jennings
- **Writer:** Garth Jennings
- **Editor:** Gregory Perler
- **Music:** Joby Talbot
- **Costume design:** Kate Mulleavy, Laura Mulleavy
- **Producer:** Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy
- **Cast:** Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon (voice); Reese Witherspoon as Rosita (voice); Scarlett Johansson as Ash (voice); Taron Egerton as Johnny (voice); Bobby Cannavale as Mr. Crystal (voice); Tori Kelly as Meena (voice); Nick Kroll as Gunter (voice); Halsey as Porsha Crystal (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 50m
- **Certificate (Statens medieråd):** 7
- **Release (Sweden):** 22 December 2021
- **Genres:** Animation, Comedy, Family, Music
- **Budget:** $85 million
- **Box office:** $408 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPZu5MA2uqI

## Where to watch in Sweden

- Disney+: streaming, hd
- SkyShowtime: streaming, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: streaming, uhd
- Amazon Prime Video: add-on, uhd
- Apple TV: add-on, hd
- Apple TV: rent kr 39.00, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: rent kr 39.00, uhd
- Apple TV: buy kr 79.00, hd
- Amazon Prime Video: buy kr 79.00, uhd

*Checked 2026-09-24.*

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## Awards

- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie 2022: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie (nominated)
- Annie Award for Best Animated Feature 2021: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature (nominated)

## If you liked this

- *The Muppet Movie* (1979): Another hopeful troupe pursues show-business success, with better jokes between the songs.
- *School of Rock* (2003), Fi1m 84: Performance nerves, unruly pupils and a teacher whose enthusiasm outruns his qualifications. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-school-of-rock.md)
- *Kiki's Delivery Service* (1989), Fi1m 86: A quieter family animation about confidence, work and learning what you can do. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/kikis-delivery-service.md)
- *Sing Street* (2016): Teenagers form a band, with songs that grow directly from their difficulties.
- *We Are the Best!* (2013): Three young musicians make enthusiasm count for more than polish or permission.

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