Everything we know so far about Mamma Mia! 3
It's happening!
It's been nine years since the sequel to the much-loved musical Mamma Mia! The Movie was released, but that's not stopped fans begging for a third instalment. After NBCUniversal Entertainment chairman Dame Donna Langley CONFIREMD the movie is happening, we are now on edge for any new updates so we can start singing 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' from the rooftops!
As well as Dame Donna's words, cast members such as Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried and Christine Baranski have all spoken about the third movie over the years!
Is Mamma Mia! 3 in the works?
Based on the musical Mamma Mia!, which is itself based on ABBA's global megahits — the films have had monumental success, starting with the first film in 2008, and the 2018 sequel, Here We Go Again. Here's everything we know so far...
October 2026: Christine Baranski says Judy Cramer is 'working on it'
Christine Baranski appeared on Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware in October 2026, where she once again confirmed Judy Cramer is 'working on it', as well as admitting she saw the interview where Dame Donna Langley revealed it had been green lit.
April 2026: Meryl Streep says she's would return
Speaking to Stephen Colbert on his talk show in April 2026, the host put forward to Meryl: "Legally I am required to ask you about Mamma Mia", before revealing a framed still from the film as the audience cheered.
He continued: "I've had, basically all your co-stars on the show - I've asked Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried and Stellan Skarsgard, and everybody else if they would do Mamma Mia! 3. And since I have you here, Meryl Streep, would you be into doing Mamma Mia! 3?"
To which the actress unabashedly replied: "Damn, yes!" Before adding: "I would, absolutely - I'm there, I'm there", as the audience erupted in cheers.
February 2026: NBCUniversal confirms third film is in the works
On 22nd February 2026, NBCUniversal Entertainment chairman Dame Donna Langley provided an update on the threequel while attending the BAFTA Film Awards, where she received the BAFTA Fellowship.
Speaking on the red carpet, Dame Donna told Deadline: "Yes, I’m going to say right now that there will be a Mamma Mia 3."
She added that no release date has been confirmed, but said she is in talks with Judy Craymer, the original producer behind the ABBA stage musical.
"We’re talking about it," Dame Donna went on to say. When asked whether Meryl Streep might return for the third film, she added: "If Meryl Streep would like to come back, we’ll find a way to bring her back."
December 2025: Pierce Brosnan is keen for another film
Pierce Brosnan, who plays Sam Carmichael in the films, spoke to Magic Radio in December 2025 about the status of the third film - where he revealed he had dinner with producer Judy Craymer.
Talking to Sonali Shah, he said: "Well, Judy Craymer and I had a dinner the other night - and, yes, we talked story. We talked about the possibilities of where the characters would go. The studio wants it, I believe every man and woman would jump at the chance to do number three."
He admitted that he's keen to get back into character as Sam, and that he was pretty confidence his colleagues on the set would be interested, adding: "I shall step forth and bring us all together."
September 2025: Amanda Seyfried confirms the cast have said "yes"
Speaking to Deadline at the Toronto International Film Festival, Amanda Seyfried, who plays the role of Sophie Sheridan in the first two movies, said: "It is, yes," when asked if a third movie was happening.
Despite quickly adding: "I think," she later said about the rest of the cast: "We all said, ‘Yeah, definitely. It’s our way of marketing and getting support. Big movies like that are all about studio timing."
May 2025: Judy Craymer says a third movie will happen
Producer Judy got fans all excited at the end of May 2025! Not only did she say she'd love popstar Sabrina Carpenter to appear in the third instalment, she also confirmed the third movie WILL happen.
Speaking to Deadline, she said: “We know what we want to do with the movie, and it will happen. I mean, we brought together this amazing group of movie stars who were all connected through.
“It’s not about sequels or redoing stuff. It’s about people engaging with characters. The movie is important for me creatively more than anything. But also because I think the world needs another fun experience"
Despite this, Judy was quick to say the movie is still in development.
November 2024: Christine Baranski confirms plans are in the works
Christine told The Hollywood Reporter: "I was in London with (producer) Judy Craymer at our favourite watering hole, she is planning Mamma Mia 3. She gave me the narrative plotline of how it’s going to happen. That’s all I can say!"
Adding more reassurance, she then added: "But, it’s not like, 'Oh, I wish it could happen!' - Judy Craymer makes things happen. She made number two happen, and it was a phenomenal hit. I wouldn’t put it past Judy Craymer to get everybody back together."
Will Meryl Streep be in Mamma Mia 3!?
After Judy teased the third movie is 'in its early stages', prior to the release of talent show Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream in 2023, Meryl Streep later teased in May 2024 that she had an 'imminent' meeting with producer Judy about her character Donna Sheridan.
The 74-year-old spoke to Deadline, saying: “I don’t know how they’re going to do it. They have an idea. I haven’t heard it yet but it’s in my diary and I’m going to hear about it pretty soon.
“Of course I want to do it. I think folks love it.”
Will Cher be in Mamma Mia 3?
Meryl isn't the only cast member eager for a third movie. Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Monday 4th September 2023, Cher, who played the role of Ruby Sheridan in Here We Go Again, said: "You know Judy keeps threatening a film but so far I haven’t seen a script. Judy is my friend so we talk about stuff.
“I never know exactly what I’m going to do until I do it. I have this feeling that ‘what belongs to you comes to you’. Judy hasn’t come to me yet.”
When host Ed Balls asked if she would say ‘yes’ to another film, she quickly gasped: "Oh maybe!"
Speaking to Deadline last year, creator Judy also revealed she has come up with a way to bring back characters from the first two movies, meaning both Meryl Streep and Cher could return.
Will Pierce Brosnan return for a third film?
Starring as the dashing Sam Carmichael in both previous films, veteran actor Pierce Brosnan has spoken many times about how much fun it was to be involved in the making of the Mamma Mia! films.
Speaking on the Jonathan Ross Show in March 2025, Pierce once again mentioned his love for the productions, saying: "It was beautiful. It was criminal how much fun we had on that movie. No acting required really. It was one of the most pleasurable times of my career as an actor."
He then added: "Hopefully there’ll be a third one," with fans everywhere taking this as a sign of things to come.
What has Björn said about Mamma Mia 3?
ABBA legend Björn Ulvaeus was keen for a third Mamma Mia! film, admitting back in June 2019 that he would be open to the idea. He said: "If someone comes up with an idea for Mamma Mia! 3 you know I’ll have a look at it. We’ll have a look at it."
Then in September 2024, Björn appeared on Loose Women where he said: "Mamma Mia three? I'm not ruling it out. Who knows, who knows there's a lot of enthusiasm about that."
When will Mamma Mia 3 be out?
While things are looking promising for a third movie, there's no plans as of yet for when filming might get underway, or when it might be released.
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