The beloved musical film Mamma Mia!, featuring Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep, is set to stream on Prime Video starting November 15, 2025. This announcement comes nearly two decades after the original film’s debut on September 12, 2008, and a decade after its sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, released in July 2018.
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Mamma Mia! tells the story of Streep’s character, Donna, a single mother who runs a hotel while preparing for her daughter’s wedding. Seyfried plays the role of Sophie, who is on a mission to find her biological father before the big day. The film became a worldwide sensation, grossing over $600 million against a reported budget of $52 million.
Box Office Success and Mixed Reviews
Despite its commercial success, Mamma Mia! received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film garnered a score of 55 percent on the Tomatometer and 66 percent on the audience Popcornmeter. The sequel, released in 2018, performed well but did not reach the same heights, earning approximately $395 million at the box office.
Recently, at the Toronto International Film Festival, Seyfried hinted that a third installment of the franchise is in the works. She stated, “It is, yes. I think. We all said, ‘Yeah, definitely.’ It’s our way of marketing and getting support. Big movies like that are all about studio timing.” This revelation has excited fans who have long awaited further developments in the franchise.
A Shift in Career Choices
During her remarks, Seyfried also reflected on her decision to join the cast of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again instead of taking on a role in Wicked in 2018. She explained, “I remember they did Mamma Mia! 2 instead of Wicked. They could only do one big movie at that time, so we ended up slotting into that. So, it’s about silly things like that.” This insight into the decision-making process behind major film productions highlights the often complex dynamics within the industry.
As anticipation builds for the release of Mamma Mia! on Prime Video, fans can look forward to reliving the joy and music of this cherished story. With possible new developments on the horizon, the franchise continues to hold a special place in the hearts of audiences around the globe.
