Created by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation, Rio is a 2011 released American computer-animated comedy adventure film. The film aired on March 22, 2011, worldwide.
Made on a budget of $90 million, Rio recorded an overall Box office collection of $484.6 million. It is not available to watch on Disney Plus. Set in the Brazilian city of Rio, the plot follows the life of Blue, a macaw who has been moved to Rio to mate with a female Macaw named Jewel. Gradually, the two free-spirited birds fall in love and make a plan to escape. The cast of the series has been voiced by Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, Rodrigo Santoro, Anne Hathaway, Leslie Mann, and many more.
Will there be a third chapter of Rio?
There is good news for all the fans of Rio, a computer-animated comedy adventure film by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation. The makers officially renew the third chapter of the movie. On January 12, 2022, it was reported by the makers that there would be an extension of the existing film series, Rio. In addition, the makers confirmed that Jim Hecht will be writing the screenplay. It will premiere on Disney.
Rio 3 Release Date
The first sequel of Rio was released on March 22, 2011, while the second part aired on April 11, 2014. Both the films were equally loved and appreciated by the fans and critics. Keeping the popularity of the Rio from its fifth two chapters in mind, on January 12th 2022, Walt Disney Studios renewed the film series for its third chapter. Rio 3 is scheduled to be released February 9th 2024 by Walt Disney Studios (source: fandom).
“I want to make a third Rio film,” film director Carlos Saldanha stated: Latest Updates!
While the Rio 3 cast and crew have not announced its renewal, film director Saldanha has revealed his interest in making the third film.
The 2014 sequel grossed over $493 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. A third film in the franchise has not been announced since then. Carlos Saldanha, the film’s director, stated a third picture would rely on studio interest.
He stated in an interview: “I want to make a third Rio film. I suppose this earth has more stories to tell. The studio decides whether to make it.”
However, Chris Wedge, the film’s producer, expressed interest in developing a third feature but has no plans to do so. Let’s see what happens next!
Rio 3 Voice Cast
The cast for the upcoming installment of the computer-animated comedy adventure film by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation, Rio, will remain the same. There might be an addition of some more characters in the plot, but the existing voiceovers will continue to voice their existing role. The voiceovers for the upcoming installment are …
- Jesse Eisenberg will voice as Blu
- Anne Hathaway will voice as Jewel
- will.i.am will voice as Pedro
- Jamie Foxx will voice as Nico
- George Lopez will voice as Rafael
- Tracy Morgan will voice as Luiz
- Jemaine Clement will voice as Nigel
- Leslie Mann will voice as Linda Gunderson
- Sofia Scarpa Saldanha will voice as Young Linda Gunderson
- Rodrigo Santoro will voice as Dr. Túlio Monteiro
- Jake T. Austin will voice as Fernando,
- Carlos Ponce will voice as Marcel,
- Davi Vieira will voice as Armando,
- Jeffrey Garcia will voice as Tipa
- Jane Lynch will voice as Alice
- Wanda Sykes will voice as Chloe
What happened at the end of Rio 2? Rio’s sequel ending explained
Rio 2, a 2014 Blue Sky Studios-produced computer-animated musical comedy, was released by 20th Century Fox. The sequel to Rio (2011) stars Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, will.i.am, Jemaine Clement, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro, Andy Garcia, Tracy Morgan, George Lopez, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Blu, Jewel, and their three children are happy in Rio de Janeiro when they learn that the Amazon rainforest may have more blue macaws. Jewel urges Blu to search for their relatives with the family, but they get into trouble.
The family encounters Jewel’s father Eduardo’s wild blue macaws. Eduardo first distrusts Blu but eventually accepts him. Nigel, a cockatoo who hates Blu, leads a party of poachers that kidnaps the family.
Blu and the other macaws escape the poachers but are lost in the bush. Get back to Rio de Janeiro before it’s too late. The family learns to cooperate and respect the rainforest. They also realize personal integrity is crucial. Blu and the family safely return to Rio de Janeiro. They’re closer than ever and appreciate their natural heritage more.
Rio 2 is a touching, enjoyable film for all ages. It has beautiful animation, appealing lyrics, and a family and friendship theme.
Rio: Where To Watch?
The first two sequels of the movie series are available to watch on Disney Plus. As soon as the third chapter of the film series will be released, it’ll be out on the same platform.
Rio 3 Trailer
Disney Plus is yet to release the trailer for the third sequel of Rio. However, recently, a fan-made trailer for the third chapter went viral on YouTube.
