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Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson to return for 'Pitch Perfect 3'

The Associated Press Published Monday, June 15, 2015 8:06PM EDT

From left, Ester Dean as Cynthia Rose, Shelley Regner as Ashley, Kelley Alice Jakle as Jessica, Hailee Steinfeld as Emily, Anna Kendrick as Beca, Brittany Snow as Chloe, Alexis Knapp as Stacie, Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy, and Hana Mae Lee as Lilly Anna Kendrick as Beca, as the Barden Bellas in a scene from the film, 'Pitch Perfect 2.' (Richard Cartwright / Universal Pictures)

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LOS ANGELES -- The Bellas will be back again. Universal Pictures says another "Pitch Perfect" sequel is in the works.

The studio said Monday that Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson will star in "Pitch Perfect 3," set for release in July 2017. Elizabeth Banks and her husband, Max Handelman, will return as producers.

"Pitch Perfect 2" has taken in more than $171 million domestically since it opened last month. The original film, released in 2012, was a sleeper hit that went onto collect more than $115 million worldwide.

The franchise follows the adventures of a competitive a capella singing group.