Bono Vox takes the stage in the new Illumination "Sing 2" trailer

The next chapter of one of Illumination's highly successful animated films is set to enter the spotlight this holiday season, with Universal Pictures raising the curtain on a second stellar trailer for the animated film. Song 2. The sequel is written and directed by director Garth Jennings and features new characters played by music superstars Bono Vox and Pharrell Williams,  Letitia Wright and the comedians Eric André and Chelsea Peretti.

In Song 2, Buster (Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey) has made the New Moon Theater a local hit, but Buster has his eyes on a bigger prize: the debut of a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But without connections, Buster and his cast, including tormented mother Rosita (Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon), rocker Ash (Scarlett Johansson), serious Johnny (Taron Egerton), shy Meena (Tori Kelly) and of course , provocateur Gunter (Nick Kroll) - must sneak into the world famous Crystal Entertainment offices run by ruthless tycoon Jimmy Crystal (Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale).

In a desperate attempt to get Mr. Crystal's attention, Gunter spontaneously launches an outrageous idea which Buster quickly runs with, promising that their new show will feature rock legend Clay Calloway (Bono). The problem is that Buster has never met Clay, an artist who shut himself out of the world more than ten years ago after the loss of his wife. Even worse, Buster failed to realize that Mr. Crystal is a self-centered gangster, who would rather drop someone off the roof of a building than be lied to.

As Gunter helps Buster dream of an out-of-this-world theatrical masterpiece, and the pressure (and sinister threats) of Mt. Played by Grammy-nominated artist Halsey. Desperate to save the show and his life, Buster embarks on a quest to find Clay and convince him to return to the stage. What begins as a very successful dream becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.

The film is produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. Song 2 combines dozens of hit songs from pop to rock, K-pop to Latin and by artists including Billie Eilish, Drake, U2, The Weeknd, Prince, Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.

Tickets are already available for early access Song 2 screenings on November 27 at www.singmovie.com.