Netflix Offers Musical Chills in ‘Sing: Thriller’ Animated Special (NEW Trailer)

The quadruped pop sensations of Illumination’s hit animation franchise Sing are back for special Halloween performance! Premiering October 16 exclusively on Netflix, Sing: Thriller is a creepy comedy romp inspired by the iconic Michael Jackson music video.

“There are very few songs that have made as tremendous of a cultural impact as ‘Thriller,'” producer Chris Meledandri, Founder & CEO of Illumination, told Netflix’s TUDUM blog. “With its infectious rhythm, iconic dance moves, and unforgettable beat, it continues to inspire people across generations. Our new short film, featuring the beloved characters from Sing, aims to enchant those who know and love the classic while inviting new audiences to discover it in a fun and exciting way. It’s a timeless celebration of music, creativity, and joy for people all around the world.”

Logline: After staging a spectacular version of Thriller at the New Moon Theatre, Buster Moon and the cast of Sing leave to celebrate at Clay Calloway’s Halloween party. But when our heroes arrive at the party they discover a mysterious, multi-colored ooze has transformed Clay and his guests into dancing freaks.

Written and directed by Garth Jennings (Sing, Sing 2), the animated short welcomes back the feature films’ A-list voice stars: Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, Tori Kelly as Meena, Nick Kroll as Gunter, Scarlett Johansson as Ash, Taron Egerton as Johnny and Jennings himself as the inimitable Miss Crawly.

“I don’t know if it is possible to enjoy making anything as much as I have done while working on Sing: Thriller,” said Jennings. “Our awesome cast and team of geniuses at Illumination have gone above and beyond to take one of the biggest hits of all time and concoct a new and very special treat for Halloween.”

The Illumination & Universal Pictures project is produced by Meledandri, executive produced by Dana Krupinski and co-produced by Nathalie Vancauwenberghe. The short is base don Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Rod Temperton wrote the music and lyrics for the song “Thriller.”