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Pitch Perfect 3

Pitch Perfect 3is a 2017 Americanmusicalcomedy filmdirected byTrish Sieand written byKay CannonandMike White.It is set after the events ofPitch Perfect 2(2015), and the third and final installment in thePitch Perfecttrilogy.It featuresAnna Kendrick,Rebel Wilson,Hailee Steinfeld,Brittany Snow,Anna Camp,Hana Mae Lee,Ester Dean,Chrissie Fit,Alexis Knapp,Kelly Jakle,Shelley Regner,John Michael Higgins,andElizabeth Banksreprising their roles from previous installments, joined byJohn Lithgow,DJ Khaled,Ruby Rose,Matt Lanter,andGuy Burnet.The film follows the Bellas, now graduated from college, reuniting for one final performance together during an overseasUSOtour.

Pitch Perfect 3
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTrish Sie
Screenplay by
Story byKay Cannon
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatthew Clark
Edited by
Music byChristopher Lennertz
Production
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Distributed byUniversal Pictures[1]
Release dates
  • November 30, 2017(2017-11-30)(Sydney)
  • December 22, 2017(2017-12-22)(United States)
Running time
93 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$45 million[3]
Box office$185 million[3]

Principal photographyon the film began in January 2017 inAtlanta,Georgia,and ended in April 2017. The film was released in the United States on December 22, 2017, received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $185 million worldwide against its $45 million budget.[4][5]It became the second-highest grossing musical comedy film of all time, behind its predecessor.[6]

Plot

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Three years after the events ofthe second film,the original Bellas have graduated from Barden University, but they all hate their jobs. Beca and Amy, whose respective relationships with Jesse and Bumper ended some time after the competition, are now roommates along with Chloe in New York City. They're invited alongside the remaining original Bellas by Emily, now a senior and leader of the current Barden Bellas, to an event under the impression they will be performing there, only to discover they are merely guests. Disappointed, they reconvene at a bar and express how much they miss performing with each other. Aubrey convinces them to join aUSOtour headlined byDJ Khaled,hoping her father will finally watch her perform. As Stacie is eight months pregnant and unable to tour, Emily takes her place.

The Bellas land at a base inRota,Spain, greeted by liaison soldiers Chicago and Zeke. They also meet the other three bands on the tour, which use musical instruments, making the Bellas feel out of place. Chloe begins to fall for Chicago. Fat Amy learns that Fergus, her estranged father (who is also a ruthless international crime lord), has found her at their hotel. The Bellas are invited to a party at DJ Khaled's suite, where Beca develops a friendship with DJ Khaled's music producer Theo, who is impressed when she easily produces a mix of her own singing on Khaled's editing equipment. Moments later, the party is thrown into chaos when Aubrey accidentally starts a fire. Meanwhile, Amy sneaks off to a poker tournament, which is revealed to be a ruse by Fergus in order to get back into Amy's life, which she agrees to after believing he has changed.

While the Bellas are recovering from ruining DJ Khaled's party, Stacie calls to inform them that she has given birth to a girl, whom she'd named Bella. The news inspires the group to continue performing, and their shows go down very well with the troops. Fergus and Amy gradually make up, until he accidentally reveals that he is only trying to acquire her US$190 million offshore account created by Amy's mother, causing Amy to disown her father. Meanwhile, DJ Khaled asks Beca to open for him without the other Bellas. Beca declines the offer and returns to her room, and doesn't tell the group she was asked.

The Bellas (without Beca and Amy) are abducted and taken aboard Fergus' yacht, as an attempt to manipulate Amy. When she and Beca learn of the kidnapping, they sneak onboard. Beca distracts Fergus by leading the Bellas in a performance of "Toxic",while Amy sets up and detonates a bomb. The Bellas escape the yacht, and Fergus is later arrested. After the Bellas are rescued by the military, Amy reveals DJ Khaled's proposition to Beca to the others. They encourage her to take the chance, agreeing that it is time to move on with their lives. They know they will stay connected to each other as a family. At the USO's final performance, Beca opens for DJ Khaled, then brings the Bellas onstage to sing their final performance –"Freedom! '90".

Gail and John, the public announcers when the Bellas originally competed, have filmed a Bella documentary, only to be appalled when John realizes they didn't record the Bellas' final performance. Now the Bellas' lives are improving: Amy uses her new bankroll for tributes to singers named Amy; Aubrey works as a birthing coach; Flo's juice cart becomes an international brand; Chloe gets into vet school; Cynthia-Rose enlists in the USAF flight school; Emily returns to Barden and to her songwriting; Lilly reveals that she was quiet because she was possessed by Satan, the bomb snapped her out of it, and her real name is Esther, and starts a relationship with DJ Dragon Nutz; Aubrey reconnects with her father; Chloe and Chicago become an item; Beca is now Theo's Boss.

Cast

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  • Anna Kendrickas Beca Mitchell, an alumna and the former leader of the Barden Bellas, who works as a producer but quits due to creative differences, before joining the tour.
  • Rebel Wilsonas Patricia "Fat Amy" Hobart, a super confident comedic alumna of The Barden Bellas, from Australia. She held a one-woman show, "FatAmy Winehouse",before joining the tour.
  • Hailee Steinfeldas Emily Junk, a senior student at Barden University and the current leader of the new Barden Bellas, who joins her former classmates for the tour.
  • Brittany Snowas Chloe Beale, a Barden Bellas alumna and former co-leader, who longs for glory days with the Bellas. She applied to attend a vet school before joining the tour.
  • Anna Campas Aubrey Posen, a Barden Bellas alumna and former leader, before Beca, who worked at the Lodge of Fallen Leaves. Through her father, the Bellas were invited to the USO tour.
  • John Lithgowas Fergus Hobart, Fat Amy's estranged criminal father
  • DJ Khaledas himself
  • Hana Mae Leeas Lilly Onakuramara/Esther, a Barden Bellas alumna known for her quiet speaking voice and odd remarks. She worked as a tailor before joining the tour.
  • Ester Deanas Cynthia Rose Adams, a tough tomboy Barden Bellas alumna, who failed the Flight School simulation before joining the tour.
  • Chrissie Fitas Florencia "Flo" Fuentes, a Barden Bellas alumna, from Guatemala. She worked at a juice truck before joining the tour.
  • Ruby Roseas Calamity, lead singer of the band Evermoist
  • Alexis Knappas Stacie Conrad, a Barden Bellas alumna, known for being overly sexual. She works as a pilates instructor and despite wanting to, could not join the tour due to her pregnancy.
  • Kelley Jakleas Jessica Smith, a Barden Bellas alumna.
  • Shelley Regneras Ashley Jones, a Barden Bellas alumna.
  • Matt Lanteras Chicago, a U.S. soldier guiding the Bellas during the tour, and Chloe's love interest.
  • Guy Burnetas Theo, DJ Khaled's music producer, who takes a liking to Beca
  • Andy Alloas Serenity, a member of Evermoist
  • Hannah Fairlight as Veracity, a member of Evermoist
  • Venzella Joy Williamsas Charity, drummer for Evermoist
  • John Michael Higginsas John Smith, an a cappella commentator making an insulting documentary about The Bellas
  • Elizabeth Banksas Gail Abernathy-McKadden-Feinberger, the other a cappella commentator making an insulting documentary about The Bellas

Additionally,Trinidad Jamesappears as Young Sparrow, D.J. Looney appears as DJ Dragon Nutz, Whiskey Shivers appears as the group Saddle Up, Troy Ian Hall appears as Zeke,Moisés Ariasappears as Pimp-Lo,Jessica Chaffinappears as Evan, and Michael Rose appears as Aubrey's Father.

Production

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On April 11, 2015, a month before the release of the second film, it was announced thatRebel Wilsonwould return for a third film, although she stated that she did not know ifAnna Kendrickor other cast members would also reprise their roles. She added that she would be "up for a Fat Amy spin-off".[7]Director and producer of the second filmElizabeth Banksacknowledged the possibility of a third film during promotion ofPitch Perfect 2,saying, "it would be disingenuous to say that no one’s talking about aPitch Perfect 3;the possibility of it. "[8]

On June 10, 2015, a third film was officially confirmed, andKay Cannonwas set to return to write the script.[9]On June 15, 2015, it was announced that Kendrick and Wilson would both reprise their roles,[10]and on July 28, 2015,Brittany Snowsigned on to return as well.Paul Brooksagain produced forGold Circle Films,along with Banks andMax HandelmanforBrownstone Productions.[11]On October 27, 2015, Banks was officially announced to return as director for the film, though she exited in that capacity on June 3, 2016.[12][13]On September 1, 2016,Trish Siewas confirmed to direct the film.[14]On December 13, 2016, it was reported thatRuby Rosewas in talks to join the cast, whileAnna Campsigned on to return for the sequel.[15][16]Cannon wrote the script with later drafts byMike WhiteandDana Fox;White would eventually receive screenwriting credits alongside Cannon.[15]On January 5, 2017, a table read occurred, withEster Dean,Hana Mae Lee,Chrissie Fit,Kelley Jakle,andShelley Regneralso being confirmed to reprise their roles,[17]and singerAndy Allojoining as Charity, a rival in a group opposing the Bellas.[18]While it was revealed by vocal directorDeke SharonthatAlexis Knappwould return; on February 6, she posted a photo on Instagram, confirming her return, and was on set the following day, filming a short cameo performance.[19][20]

Filming

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Principal photographyon the film began on January 5, 2017, and took place inAtlanta,Georgia,Cádiz,Spain andNice,France, wrapping on April 3, 2017.[21][22][23]

The closing credits included outtakes, rehearsals and behind the scenes footage of the actresses spending time together during production of all three films in the series.[24]

Release

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Pitch Perfect 3was initially scheduled for release on July 21, and then August 4, 2017.[citation needed]It had its world premiere inSydney,Australia, on November 30, 2017,[25]and was released in the United States on December 22, 2017.[26]

Reception

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Box office

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Pitch Perfect 3grossed $104.9 million in the United States and Canada and $80.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $185 million, against a production budget of $45 million.[3]

In the United States and Canada,Pitch Perfect 3was released alongside the openings ofDownsizingandFather Figures,as well as the wide expansions ofThe Shape of WaterandDarkest Hour.The movie was projected to gross $27–35 million from 3,447 theaters in its opening weekend.[27][28]The film took in $2.1 million from Thursday night previews, about half of the $4.6 million earned by its predecessor. Over the three-day weekend, which included Christmas Eve, it grossed $19.9 million (down nearly 70% from the second film's $69.2 million debut), finishing third at the box office, behindStar Wars: The Last JediandJumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.It grossed an additional $6.5 million on Christmas Day, for a four-day total of $26.4 million.[29]It dropped 15% the following weekend, grossing $16.8 million, and a total of $21.7 million over the four-day New Year's frame.[30]

Critical response

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OnRotten Tomatoes,the film has an approval rating of 28% based on 150 reviews and an average rating of 4.7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Pitch Perfect 3strains to recapture the magic that helped the original spawn a franchise, but ends up sending this increasingly unnecessary trilogy out on a low note. "[31]OnMetacritic,the film has a weighted average score of 40 out of 100 based on 35 critics.[32]Audiences polled byCinemaScoregave the film an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale, the same score earned by its predecessor.[29]

Owen GleibermanofVarietypraised the cast and said, "The new film doesn't add anything revolutionary to thePitch Perfectformula. It still sounds like we're in middle-periodGleewritten by someone who findsRyan Murphytoo solemn. But as directed by Trish Sie, the movie is bubbly, it's fast, it's hella synthetic-clever, and it's an avid showcase for the personalities of its stars. "[33]

Frank Scheck forThe Hollywood Reporterwrote "... what started out as a charmingly offbeat comic premise has inevitably degenerated into the sort of crass commercialism that probably would make the Bellas themselves turn up their noses."[1]

Accolades

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2018 Teen Choice Awards
Category Work Result Ref.
Choice Comedy Movie Actress Anna Kendrick Won [34]
Hailee Steinfeld Nominated
Rebel Wilson Nominated
Choice Comedy Movie Pitch Perfect 3 Nominated

Music

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Main article:Pitch Perfect 3 (soundtrack)

The soundtrack toPitch Perfect 3was released on December 15, 2017.[35]It consisted of 19 tracks, along with a mashup song "Freedom! '90xCups",performed by the cast and the finalists ofthe 13th seasonofThe Voiceled the album as a single on November 21.[36]A special edition album was released on March 2, 2018, which includes three additional tracks.[37]

Possible sequel

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When asked about a sequel toPitch Perfect 3,director Trish Sie said in December 2017, "Of course that's above my pay grade and I have no idea and am not the one making the decisions but as far as I am concerned, I would see these movies on and on and on until they start sucking. I think whether it's these women in the next stage of life or it's a new group of women going through these things, I think there are endless ways to chart the course of the girls' lives and a woman's life."[38]In 2024, Rebel Wilson confirmed in a BBC Radio 2 interview that "There is one being developed" and stating "I guess they've got to get the script right first, which is the age-old dilemma," giving further potential for a sequel.[39][40]

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