Paradoria 2

Paradoria 2 (released in some markets as Paradoria 2: Enchanted Realm) is a 2019 American 3D computer-animated fantasy musical adventure film produced by Universal Animation. The sequel to the 2015 film Paradoria and the second feature film in the franchise, it is again directed by Steve Samono from a screenplay by Samono, Laurie Craig, Jonathan Aibel, and Glenn Berger based on a story by Samono, Craig and Gary Hall, with Alan Menken, Cinco Paul and Marc Shaiman returning for the songs while Menken also returns as composer. Voice cast Finn Wolfhard, AnnaSophia Robb, Jenny Slate, Patrick Stewart, Maya Rudolph, and Bryan Cranston reprise their roles from the first film, along with new additions including Zoe Saldana, Paul Giamatti, Tom Cruise, Madelaine Petsch, and Gina Rodriguez. The film received universally positive reviews with critics praising the film and most calling it better than the original film.

Paradoria 2 premiered in Los Angeles on October 8, 2019, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 8, 2019 by Universal Pictures.

Synopsis
Taking place four years after the events of the first film, Jamo and Princess Keena, now young adults, are expected to get married. However, they encounter a mysterious conqueror who intends to overthrow the Paradorian kingdom by placing a spell that poisons King Clint, allowing the Conqueror to take over his place as the king of Paradoria. Now, the two must find a way to stop the Conqueror, and find a mysterious palace known as the Enchanted Realm to get a potion to heal Clint before they could marry together. Meanwhile, Jamo discovers a shocking secret about his past, and unexpectedly meets his long-lost birth mother, Londa.

Voice cast

 * Finn Wolfhard as Jamo, the adoptive 17-year-old son of Verra, and Keena's boyfriend and later husband.
 * AnnaSophia Robb as Princess Keena, the 18-year-old daughter of Queen Melly and King Clint, and Jamo's childhood fiancée and later wife.
 * Zoe Saldana as Londa, the leader of the Enchanted Realm who is Jamo's long-lost biographical mother.
 * Paul Giamatti as the Conqueror, a mysterious conqueror and former member of the Enchanted Realm who intends to overthrow the Paradorian kingdom by placing a spell that poisons Clint, allowing the Conqueror to take over his place as the king of Paradoria.
 * Tom Cruise as Vicktor, a handsome, muscular archer who helps Jamo, Keena and the Neets on their adventure.
 * Madelaine Petsch as Falia, a member of the Enchanted Realm with magical powers who happily greets Jamo and Keena when they visit the Enchanted Realm, and is Vicktor's fiancée.
 * Maya Rudolph as Melly, the queen of the Paradorian kingdom and Keena's mother.
 * Patrick Stewart as Clint, the king of the Paradorian kingdom and Keena's father.
 * Jenny Slate as Verra, Jamo's adoptive mother who runs an inn.
 * Bryan Cranston as Noalus, a Paradorian who serves as Clint's adviser.
 * Gina Rodriguez as Leena, a mysterious girl who looks exactly like Keena.
 * Steve Samono as Cookie and the Neets, small creatures that resemble a mouse and a rabbit and are friends with Jamo and Keena.
 * Wendie Malick as Maggie, a caretaker for the Paradorian children.
 * Chris Parnell as Eugene, Clint's loyal lieutenant.
 * Dawnn Lewis as Canna, a Paradorian elder who has various neets who follow and communicate with her.

Development
Before the release of the first film, Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley hinted in April 2015 that there were ideas of a media franchise including potential sequels which could help Universal give Disney's Frozen franchise "a run for its money". In a November 2015 interview with Cartoon Brew, Universal Animation Studios CEO and Paradoria co-director Michael Wildshill was asked about the possibility of a sequel, stating "I think they are working on something else, but I cannot tell what it is for now." In the same month, AnnaSophia Robb, the voice of Princess Keena, expressed interest in reprising her role. In December, director Steve Samono said that he and writer Laurie Craig already did a couple of script drafts for a sequel.

On January 14, 2016, following the success of Paradoria, Steve Burke, the CEO of Universal's parent company NBCUniversal, officially announced that a sequel film was in development and slated for a December 14, 2018 release date with Samono, Craig, and producers Amy McNeill and Daniel Ross returning, saying that "We will be releasing a Paradoria sequel at the end of 2018." Burke also expressed the hope that the sequel would overtake Frozen, given its increasingly global reach. Burke said, "We will continue to compete Disney and their Frozen brand with our new franchise".

In June 2016, Universal moved the film's release date a year later to December 13, 2019, while its holiday 2018 slot was given to Illumination's The Grinch. On July 31, 2016, it was reported that Finn Wolfhard was willing to reprise his role as Jamo in the sequel. In November 2016, it was reported that Kung Fu Panda and Trolls co-writers Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger had been hired to rewrite the script. In August 2017, the release date was pushed up one month from December 13, 2019, to November 8, 2019, in order to successfully beat Frozen 2 into theaters.

At the CinemaCon in April 2018, it was revealed that the sequel would focus on "Jamo and Keena finding a mysterious realm far away from Paradoria". Gary Hall, who co-directed the first film, stated that he was unable to return in the sequel due to Hall being busy on directing the fifth Computeropolis installment for a 2021 release, but was still involved as an executive producer alongside Michael Wildshill, Audel LaRoque and John Hamburg. In August 2018, the release date was moved up one week earlier on November 1, 2019, before pushing back to its original November 8 date in May 2019.

Casting
Most of the previous voice actors, including Finn Wolfhard and AnnaSophia Robb, signed on to reprise their roles. Robb stated in February 2017 that she had recorded her first lines for Keena.

In October 2017, it was announced that Zoe Saldana has joined the cast to voice a brand new character in the sequel. The following month, Paul Giamatti was cast to voice a villain in the film. On August 12, 2018, it was announced that Madelaine Petsch joined the cast. Later that week, Tom Cruise announced that he will be making his first animation debut in the sequel. Samono also stated that announcement after he and producer Amy McNeill saw his performance in Mission: Impossible – Fallout. In August 2019, Gina Rodriguez joined the cast.

Music
On February 14, 2018, Alan Menken was revealed to be returning for the sequel's score, while he, Cinco Paul, and Marc Shaiman would also return to write new songs for the sequel. During the 2019 Annecy International Animated Film Festival in June, it was revealed that there will be 6 new songs; including "Cutest Dreams" for Jamo and Keena. The complete tracklist was revealed on September 30, along with the announcement of pre-orders; the soundtrack will be released by Back Lot Music on November 1.

Release
Paradoria 2 is scheduled to be released on November 8, 2019, by Universal Pictures. It was originally set for December 14, 2018, but was pushed back to December 13, 2019, then November 8, 2019, and later November 1, 2019, before finally moving to its current date. The film will be released in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D.

On September 28, 2019, Universal announced it would hold one-day advanced previews for the film in 500 theaters in the United States and were held two days later.

The film will be released in the United Kingdom on November 1, as shown on its international trailer.

Marketing
The first teaser trailer for the film was released by Universal on February 20, 2019. It received 122.9 million views in its first 24 hours, becoming the most viewed trailer for an animated film, dethroning Incredibles 2 (113.6 million views) as the seventh most-viewed trailer overall, as well as surpassing the one-week-old record of Frozen 2 (116.4 million views). An interview with the cast was released on February 24, 2019, which revealed the 3 undisclosed characters' names voiced by Zoe Saldana, Tom Cruise, and Madelaine Petsch. The second trailer (and official trailer) of the film was released on May 29, 2019. The third trailer was released on September 25, 2019.

Universal will partner with more than 100 licensing and promotional partners to market the film including Sprint Corporation, which gives customers free movie tickets when they buy a free smartphone and switch, Xfinity, McFarlane Toys, McDonald's, and Ziploc.

A Lego video game based on both films was announced at E3 2019, and will be released on November 5, 2019, three days before the film's release, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 10 reviews, and an average rating of 9.5/10.

Box Office Projection
Beginning on October 4, 2019, in its first 24 hours of pre-sales, Paradoria 2 became the third-best pre-seller of 2019 on Fandango in that frame (behind Avengers: Endgame and The Lion King), while Atom Tickets reported it was their second best-ever first-day sales for a family film. Three weeks prior to its release, industry tracking projected the film would gross $120–140 million in its domestic opening weekend.

Possible sequel
In September 2019, in an interview with CNN, Samono hinted that a third film would be possible, saying, "we would like to show more stories featuring these unique and special characters. But you may have to wait a bit for it to happen as we are far from finished with these characters."

Main
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Trailers
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