Pitch Perfect 2, an American musical comedy directed by Elizabeth Banks, featuring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Hailee Steinfeld, is among the films highlighted on Disney+ on May 8, 2026, as part of the platform’s daily spotlight. This showcase does not necessarily indicate a fresh catalog entry.
Pitch Perfect 2
Film | 2015
In theaters: July 22, 2015
Featured on Disney+: May 8, 2026
Comedy, musical film | Runtime: 1h 54m
Directed by Elizabeth Banks | Screenplay by Kay Cannon
Starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld
Nationality: United States
In the follow-up to The Hit Girls, the film reunites the Barden Bellas after a public scandal jeopardized their place in national competitions. To reclaim their status, the group must aim higher: the world championships of a cappella singing, staged in Copenhagen.
The narrative pits the Bellas' collective energy against a tougher international contest, with fresh voices entering the fold and new dynamics reshaping the group. Pitch Perfect 2 extends the musical universe of the first film, blending a cappella performances, on-stage rivalries, and a chorale-driven comedy.
Elizabeth Banks, already a familiar face behind the lens in the franchise, makes her feature-directing debut here. The screenplay is penned by Kay Cannon, who also worked on the first film, while the cast brings together several familiar faces from the series, including Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Skylar Astin, and Adam DeVine.
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