Mamma Mia 2 lands on Netflix TODAY 🙌
"Let's get the party started!"
We may still be in lockdown, binge-watching shows like Normal People, listening to Tay FM, and reading some good books to keep ourselves occupied, but Netflix's latest announcement has certainly put a smile on our faces!
Today, Friday 26th June, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again lands on the streaming service, leaving many fans of the hit movie very happy! The uplifting movie, which features the likes of Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Julie Walters and Pierce Brosnan, is available for UK and Ireland users now.
Fans of the 2018 movie were quick to express their excitement, one user wrote, 'Netflix party here we come', with another adding, 'This has honestly made my day'. Another then wrote, 'Omg yass, this will be the only thing keeping me going'. (sic)
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again was the popular follow-up movie to 2008 movie Mamma Mia!, which follows the story of main character Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) preparing for her wedding to Sky ( Dominic Cooper) and inviting her three potential dads in the process.
The second movie, which features music legend Cher, flashes back to 1979 and follows the story of a young Donna (Lily James) and her journey to giving birth to Sophie. And of course, acting great Meryl Streep returns for a small part in the second movie, with THAT spectacular ending.
Check out the Mamma Mia cast then and now:
Meryl Streep: 2008
Meryl plays the lead role in the 2008 film, playing the role of Donna Sheridan.
Meryl Streep: 2018
Fast forward 10 years and Meryl's involvement in the movie is limited. But she still gives a stellar performance!
Amanda Seyfried: 2008
Actress Amanda Seyfried was just 22-years-old when she played the role of Sophie in Mamma Mia! in 2008.
Amanda Seyfried: 2018
She's now grown up and gives off a mature vibe in the 2018 movie as she remembers her fictional mother Donna (Meryl Streep).
Pierce Brosnan: 2008
Who can forget the former 007 spy singing his heart out to 'SOS' in Mamma Mia! back in 2008?
Pierce Brosnan: 2018
Pierce returned to the stunning island for the 2018 movie, playing his role of Sam Carmichael at the age of 65.
Dominic Cooper: 2008
A fresh-faced Dominc Cooper at the Mamma Mia! premiere in 2008.
Dominic Cooper: 2018
Now looking more grown up, fans of the 2018 movie fall in love all over again with his character Sky.
Dame Julie Walters: 2008
Mamma Mia! fans fell in love with Julie Walter's portrayal of Donna's (Meryl Streep) best friend Rosie in the 2008 movie.
Dame Julie Walters: 2018
Still looking elegant as ever at the age of 68, the actress has viewers in stitches with her character's hilarious nature in the 2018 movie.
Colin Firth: 2008
At the age of 47 Colin joined the cast of Mamma Mia! in 2008, playing the role of Harry Bright.
Colin Firth: 2018
Returning as 1/3 of Sophie's (Amanda Seyfried) dads in the 2018 movie, Colin looks a lot more sophisticated as he rocks a pair of glasses on the red carpet.
Christine Baranski: 2008
American actress Christine Baranski looked sensational as she joined the cast in 2008.
Christine Baranski: 2018
And 10 years later she's still looking amazing as she returns as Donna's (Meryl Streep) best friend Tanya.
Stellan Skarsgård: 2008
Swedish actor Stellan joined the star-studded cast back in 2008 to play the role of Bill Anderson, 1/3 of Sophie's (Amanda Seyfried) potential dads.
Stellan Skarsgård: 2018
He returns for the 2018 edition, saving the day for Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) at the grand re-opening of The Hotel Bella Donna.
Both movies are set around popular ABBA songs, including classics like 'Dancing Queen', 'Does Your Mother Know', 'Super Trouper' and of course, 'Mamma Mia'.
Meanwhile, as if this wasn't enough, creator Judy Craymer recently spoken out about the possibility of a third Mamma Mia! movie.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Judy - who was at the helm of both the film adaptations - said that it was always planned as a trilogy, saying, "I think one day there will be another film, because there’s meant to be a trilogy, you see. I know Universal would like me to do it."
Judy went on to admit that the story was already underway before the global pandemic hit, "I was meant to have been getting on with that, in my head, during these months. But then I got hit with Covid fog."
Get your dancing feet ready! 🙌