Overview
- Universal said Cynthia Erivo had lost her voice at the New York premiere and announced she and Ariana Grande would not give interviews, though the pair walked the red carpet together.
- Grande told the event livestream she was keeping Erivo from speaking to rest her voice, reinforcing a united front at the final premiere stop.
- Critics praised Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for commanding musical and dramatic turns, with notices also citing lavish production design and a darker tone than the first film.
- The sequel begins rolling out in theaters this week, with reports noting a November 20 kinostart in several markets.
- After the first film grossed about $765 million worldwide in 2024, awards buzz has resumed and cast members have entertained talk of future installments without any confirmation.