Trolls World Tour

When Queen Poppy and Branch stumble on a secret, they learn their happy valley is just one of many Troll realms, each built around a different musical style. The clashes start small, with cultural misunderstandings and competitive pride, and then escalate as a shadowy force threatens every Troll community. Poppy refuses to accept division, and Branch keeps the group grounded as they travel beyond familiar hills to meet rival tribes, from hard-rock warriors to classical aristocrats and funky pop crews. Along the way their group grows, tempers flare, songs collide, and the heroes must persuade stubborn enemies to cooperate so all the Trolls can face the looming danger together. It mixes humor, music, and colorful spectacle aimed at kids, families.

Released in 2020, Trolls World Tour was directed by Walt Dohrn and draws on characters created by Thomas Dam, Robert Koo, and Colin Jack. The film continues the colorful franchise with an emphasis on varied music genres and set pieces.

Released during theater closures, Universal put Trolls World Tour on premium video on demand at the same time as brief theater showings, shifting revenue away from traditional box office and igniting industry debate over simultaneous digital premieres and distribution models.

Trolls World Tour amplified the franchise's focus on music by literally mapping musical styles to separate kingdoms, making genre mashups a central visual and narrative gimmick. Its bright palettes, energetic choreography, and soundtrack pushed songs into kids' playlists and kept families talking about differences in taste and unity and identity.

Critics and audiences gave generally positive marks, reflected by a 7.246/10 user vote average from 2,232 votes, praising the film's humor, high-energy musical numbers, and family-friendly tone. Themes include acceptance, the value of different cultures, teamwork, and how music can bridge rivalries while keeping the mood light, with playful heart.