Back in June, Universal Pictures confirmed thatPitch Perfect 3is happening, with the studio setting aSummer 2017 release datefor the upcoming sequel.Pitch PerfectandPitch Perfect 2starsAnna KendrickandRebel Wilsonwere confirmed to return, along with screenwriter Kay Cannon, who had written the first two installments. Today, another piece of the sequel’s puzzle has come into place, withVarietyreporting thatPitch Perfect 2directorElizabeth Banksis coming back to direct the follow-up.
Brittany Snowhas also finalized her deal to return forPitch Perfect 3, andHailee Steinfeldis expected to be back as well. WhenHailee Steinfeldsigned on forPitch Perfect 2back in April 2014, it was reported that she was being eyed to headline future sequels and take over the franchise. WithAnna Kendrick,Rebel WilsonandBrittany Snowreturning as Beca, Fat Amy and Chloe, respectively, it isn’t known if that initial plan is still in place.
Elizabeth Bankswas reportedly considering other projects when Universal Pictures solidified an June 16, 2025 release forPitch Perfect 3last month, and hadn’t committed to returning quite yet. The actress/filmmaker is also attached to direct the YA fantasy adaptationRed Queen, as well as Sony’s reboot ofCharlie’s Angels, but both projects are still in early development stages. It isn’t known when production is expected to begin onPitch Perfect 3quite yet.
2012’sPitch Perfectwas one of the surprise box office hits that year, pulling in $115.3 million worldwide from a $17 million production budget. The sequel,Pitch Perfect 2, opened this May, earning $183.7 million domestic and $285.1 million worldwide, from a $29 million budget. Both films have also spawned hit soundtracks, andAnna Kendrick’s single “Cups” from the original soundtrack went triple platinum.
Elizabeth Bankswill also be back to produce alongside Max Handelman through their Brownstone Pictures' Company, and Gold Circle Entertainment’s Paul Brooks.Elizabeth Bankswill next be seen on the big screen in her final turn as Effie Trinket inThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, arriving in theaters November 20. She will also hostSaturday Night Liveon November 14. Are you glad the actress/director is coming back to directPitch Perfect 3?
