'Pitch Perfect 3' is happening.
Stars Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson will return for the third installment in the musical franchise. Universal Studios announced on Monday that the movie will premiere on July 21, 2017, according to The Wrap.
Kendrick confirmed her appearance on Twitter.
Happening #3 https://t.co/stKYCSHqs9 pic.twitter.com/TRRMW3YeiG
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) June 15, 2015
"Pitch Perfect 2" capitalized on the quiet success of the original 2012 movie. The sequel has grossed more than $250 million worldwide since its May release, which more than doubled the $115 million earned by the first movie. Kendrick and Wilson both received a $2 million salary for "Pitch Perfect 2," which cost $29 million to make, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Rumors for the third movie's plot include centering it on new addition, Hailee Steinfeld.
The aca-gods have spoken. #PitchPerfect3 is coming July 21, 2017!
Posted by Pitch Perfect on Monday, June 15, 2015
Screenwriter Kay Cannon is in negotiations to write the third movie after penning the scripts for the first two films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Elizabeth Banks has not indicated if she will return to direct the next sequel after succeeding director Jason Moore for the second movie, She will remain a producer with her Brownstone Productions partner Max Handelman as well as Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment.
