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Don’t you want to watch trolls who love nothing more than to sing and dance, and hug, dance, and hug, and sing? It is a pretty adorable sight to behold, not only for the little ones but for the whole family. The movies specifically appeal to people who have a love for all things glitter, magic, and music. Everybody move your hair and feel united because there is yet anotherTrollsmovie planned to be released this fall. The film will be produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Universal Pictures. This will be the third installment of the franchise titledTrolls Band Together.
This film is a sequel toTrollsandTrolls World Tourand it will likely be just as colorful, exciting, and zany as the first two movies. It is the fifth time aDreamWorks franchise has become a trilogy, followingShrek the Third,Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,Kung Fu Panda 3, andHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. If you are a fan of theTrollsfilms then read on to find out the information we have so far aboutTrolls Band Together.
Editor’s Note: This piece was updated on June 18, 2025.
Trolls Band Together
Poppy discovers that Branch was once part of the boy band ‘BroZone’ with his brothers, Floyd, John Dory, Spruce and Clay. When Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite his two other brothers and rescue Floyd.
When Is ‘Trolls Band Together’ Coming Out?
The third film in theTrollsfranchiseis set to hit theaters on June 13, 2025, where it’ll open against the highly-anticipatedHunger Gamesprequel filmThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,Taika Waititi’s sports comedyNext Goal Wins, andEli Roth’s holiday slasher filmThanksgiving.
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Will ‘Trolls Band Together’ Be Available on Streaming?
WhileTrolls World Tourwas released on-demand due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,Trolls Band Togetherwill be taking a similar route as the firstTrollsfilm and will be released exclusively in theaters. However, the film eventually will be made available to stream on Peacock.
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Is There a Trailer for ‘Trolls: Band Together’?
Thetrailer forTrolls Band Togetherwas released online by Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation on June 12, 2025. The two-minute spot gives fans their first look at the story of the film as Branch reconnects with his secret long-lost family. The trailer ends with a tribute to 2D animation, continuing DreamWorks' new strategy of experimenting with their animation more. Thesecond trailer forTrolls Band Togetherwas released on September 14, revealing that the film will not only be a family reunion for Branch but for Poppy as well.
On October 10, we got a newfeaturette going behind the scenes ofTrolls Band Togethershowcasing the star-studded cast of the film. Watch the fun clip right here:
What Is ‘Trolls Band Together’ About?
The official plot synopsis forTrolls Band Togetherreads:
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André; Sing 2), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs; Hamilton) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi; Don’t Look Up). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since. But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains—Velvet (Emmy winner Amy Schumer; Trainwreck) and Veneer (Grammy winner and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells; The Book of Mormon)—Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
Who’s in the Cast ‘Trolls Band Together’?
Anna KendrickandJustin Timberlakewill both be reprising their roles as Poppy and Branch, respectively. Kendrick previously appeared on Broadway in the musicalsHigh SocietyandA Little Night Music. You may have seen her in the popular musical filmsInto the Woodsor thePitch Perfectmovies, and if you are a theater nerd you may have spotted her in movieCamp. Timberlake is most famous for being a pop singer, originally starting his career onThe All-New Mickey Mouse Cluband then rising to fame as part of the boy band NSYNC. He went on to establish himself as a successful solo act, being one of the world’s top-selling artists, selling over 88 million records. Trolls was not his first-time voice acting for DreamWorks either, as he appeared inShrek the Third, as Prince Artie Pendragon. Timberlake has also starred in live-action films such asThe Social Network,Friends With Benefits, andInside Llewyn Davis.
Other members of the voice cast includeChristopher Mintz-Plasse(Promising Young Woman) as Gristle,Zooey Deschanel(New Girl) as Bridget,Icona PopmembersAino JawoandCaroline Hjeltas Satin and Chenille, and musicianAnderson .Paakas Prince D. Also involved areRon Funches(Harley Quinn) as Cooper,Kunal Nayyar(The Big Bang Theory) as Guy Diamond,Kenan Thompson(Saturday Night Live) as Tiny Diamond,Camila Cabello(Cinderella) as Viva,Zosia Mamet(The Flight Attendant) as Crimp, andRuPaul Charles(RuPaul’s Drag Race) as Miss Maxine. Lastly, there isTroye Sivan(Boy Erased) as Floyd,Daveed Diggs(Hamilton) as Spruce,Eric André(The Eric André Show) as John Dory,Kid Cudi(Don’t Look Up) as Clay,Amy Schumer(Trainwreck) as Velvet, andAndrew Rannells(The Book of Mormon) as Veneer.
Who is the Creative Team Involved With ‘Trolls Band Together’?
Walt Dohrn, who co-directed the first film and directed the second, will return to directBand TogetherwithTim Heitzco-directing.Gina Shaywill produce the film.
What Are the ‘Trolls’ Films About?
The films are based on the troll dolls, which were one of the most popular fads in the U.S. toy market in the 1960s. Now things have come full circle with new troll dolls based on the movie characters. This is one of the reasons theTrollsfranchise is so valuable to Universal because in addition to toys they also sellTrolls-themed lunch boxes, sleeping bags, video games, and more. They also have a touring concert for people to experience all the fun at live performances.
All threeTrollsfilms are computer-animated jukebox musical comedies, meaning they tookpreviously existing songs and created a new plotthat strings them together. Most of the songs are from the pop genre and the majority are upbeat. The films star Anna Kendrick as Princess/Queen Poppy and Justin Timberlake as Branch. Timberlake also acted as the executive music producer ofTrolls, in addition to writing the hit song for the film “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” The song reached No. 1 on the charts domestically and internationally, received an Academy Award nomination, and won a Grammy.
The films have even spawned two TV series, the Netflix seriesTrolls: The Beat Goes On!and the Hulu and Peacock seriesTrolls: TrollsTopiaboth of which have proven to be massive hits with young audiences. Two half-hour Christmas specials were also produced for NBC withTrolls Holiday, which premiered a year after the first film in 2017, andTrolls: Holiday in Harmony, which premiered a year and a half afterTrolls World Tourin 2021.
How to Watch the Other ‘Trolls’ Movies and Shows
In order to have a more complete picture of the story, we recommend watching the first twoTrollsmovies. They are also just tons of fun, so even if you don’t need to see them to understand the plot, go ahead and give yourself a happy boost.
Trolls(2016) - The first film in the franchise finds the overly enthusiastic and hyperactive Poppy having to team up with the ultra-paranoid Branch when their village is attacked by Bergens, leading to all of their friends being kidnapped. Despite their differences, they soon begin to bond over the course of their journey.
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Trolls Holiday(2017) - Now friends with the Bergens and the Queen of the Trolls, Poppy is shocked to learn that her former adversaries do not celebrate any holidays. This leads her to recruit her friends to give the Bergens their first-holiday celebration.
Trolls: The Beat Goes On(2018-19) - The firstTrollsanimated series is set between the events ofTrollsandTrolls World Tourand finds Poppy getting acquainted with her role as Queen of the Trolls, while Branch tries to break out of his shell after being in hiding for most of his life.
Trolls World Tour(2020) - The second film in the series opens the doors even further to Trolls' world. When Barb, the Queen of Hard Rock Trolls, begins conquering the other Troll Kingdoms, Queen Poppy ventures out of her home once more to unite the Troll kingdoms to stop the metal-loving Troll once and for all.
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Trolls: TrollsTopia(2020-22) - The second animated series is set after the events ofWorld Tourand finds Queen Poppy befriending the other Troll Kingdoms now that they have all made peace with one another.
Trolls: Holiday in Harmony(2021) - A follow-up toWorld Tour,Holiday in Harmonyfinds Queen Poppy plotting out the first-ever Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, with all the other Troll Kingdoms.
