Meryl Streep return teased for Mamma Mia 3 by Donna Langley

Donna Langley hints Meryl Streep could return in Mamma Mia 3 as development continues

Deadline reports that a third installment in the beloved Mamma Mia! franchise is officially in development, according to comments from Donna Langley at the BAFTA Film Awards.

Speaking on the red carpet, Langley confirmed that Mamma Mia 3 is moving forward, though she did not reveal a release timeline. She noted that discussions are currently underway with producer Judy Craymer, who has been instrumental in bringing the ABBA-inspired musical story to the screen.

Langley also addressed speculation about the possible return of Meryl Streep, whose character played a central role in the original film. While no casting decisions have been finalized, Langley suggested that the team would be open to including Streep if she is interested, saying they would “find a way” to bring her back.

The original Mamma Mia! film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson, premiered in 2008 and followed a bride-to-be who secretly invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding in hopes of discovering her father’s identity. Its 2018 sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, served as both a prequel and sequel, exploring the younger years of Donna while continuing the present-day storyline.

Earlier in 2026, franchise star Amanda Seyfried indicated that a third film could shift focus toward her character Sophie’s life as a mother, hinting at a possible new direction for the story.

Further details about the project, including casting and production timelines, have yet to be announced.