Fans of the Mamma Mia franchise, rejoice—Cher has teased the possibility of a third instalment in the beloved ABBA-inspired series. In a recent interview promoting her memoir Cher: The Memoir, Part 1, the legendary entertainer revealed there’s “talk about” Mamma Mia 3 and shared her hope for Meryl Streep to reprise her iconic role.
Cher, who played Ruby Sheridan, Donna’s (Meryl Streep) mother, in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, expressed enthusiasm for working with Streep again despite the narrative challenge posed by Donna’s death in the 2018 sequel.
“I keep saying, ‘Meryl, you’ve got to come back… You’ll have a good time. You’ll be able to sing,’” Cher said, reflecting on the joy of working together on the previous film.
The Mamma Mia films, known for their vibrant musical numbers and heartwarming family themes, have become cultural touchstones since the original debuted in 2008. The sequel combined a mix of prequel and sequel storytelling, blending flashbacks to Donna’s younger years with Sophie’s (Amanda Seyfried) journey to honour her late mother’s legacy.
Cher’s grand entrance as Ruby Sheridan added another layer of charm to the sequel, with her rendition of Fernando opposite Andy García earning rave reviews. Fans have long speculated about how the franchise could expand, with Christine Baranski (Tanya) previously revealing that a third film is “in the works.”
Reactions to the news on X (formerly Twitter) highlight a divide among fans.
One user wrote:
“We need Mamma Mia 3 and you need a bigger part in the movie!”
However, others are less enthusiastic:
“Noooo not Mamma Mia 3…been there done that. I think Mamma Mia has had its time now. We need new stuff.”
Some fans suggested the franchise could embrace new ABBA material, such as their 2021 album Voyage, to reinvigorate the narrative.
“It could happen—a new Mamma Mia movie because of all the new ABBA songs!”
While plot details remain speculative, Cher’s involvement could open exciting possibilities for Ruby’s character. Could the film explore Ruby’s backstory or reunite her with Donna in a new way? With Meryl Streep hinting at meetings for her character’s return and the Mamma Mia cast expressing collective excitement for another instalment, fans may not have to wait too long for Dancing Queen 3.0.
