Overview
- The global press tour concluded at Lincoln Center in New York on Nov. 17 with stars including Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh in attendance.
- Universal told media that Erivo had lost her voice, and Grande skipped most red carpet interviews in solidarity, speaking on the official livestream and asking fans to understand the limited press access.
- Universal rolled out a new scene exclusively on Peacock featuring Erivo, Grande and Goldblum, extending the studio’s final marketing push.
- Security remained a talking point after a man who rushed Grande at the Singapore premiere on Nov. 13 was sentenced to nine days in jail.
- Early press reactions were described as glowing, with industry outlets projecting strong awards prospects, as the sequel reaches theaters on Friday, Nov. 21.