History of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit in Timeline

"Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" is a 1994 comedy sequel to the 1992 hit "Sister Act." Whoopi Goldberg returns as Deloris, a lounge singer turned nun, who must help her convent sisters save their struggling school. The film features a returning cast including Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Mary Wickes.

1986: Janet Jackson Releases "What Have You Done for Me Lately"

Janet Jackson released the single "What Have You Done for Me Lately" in 1986.

November 23, 1993: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Soundtrack Released

The soundtrack album for Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit was released on November 23, 1993, by Hollywood Records.

1994: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Release

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, a musical comedy film directed by Bill Duke, was released by Touchstone Pictures in 1994.

March 26, 1996: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Soundtrack Certified Gold

On March 26, 1996, the soundtrack for Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit received a Gold certification from the RIAA for shipping 500,000 copies.

2009: Glee Debuts, Inspired by Films Like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

Glee, a television series inspired by films like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, premiered in 2009.

June 19, 2012: Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Released on Blu-ray

An all-region Blu-ray set featuring both Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit was released on June 19, 2012.

2012: Joyful Noise, Inspired by Films Like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, is Released

Joyful Noise, a film inspired by works like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, was released in 2012.

2013: Whoopi Goldberg Initially Declines Sister Act 3

When asked about starring in a potential third Sister Act film in 2013, Whoopi Goldberg initially declined.

2014: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Ranked Among Greatest Movie Sequels

In 2014, Rolling Stone conducted a reader's poll that ranked Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit among the 25 Greatest Movie Sequels.

2015: Whoopi Goldberg Expresses Openness to Sister Act 3

By 2015, Whoopi Goldberg had changed her stance on starring in Sister Act 3, shifting from a definite no to a potential maybe.

2015: Glee Concludes Its Run, Leaving Behind a Legacy Influenced by Films Like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

Glee, a television series inspired by films like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, concluded in 2015.

2016: Whoopi Goldberg Voices Doubts and Enthusiasm About Sister Act 3

Following a cameo appearance in Broad City, Whoopi Goldberg expressed both doubts and enthusiasm about the possibility of a Sister Act sequel in 2016. While she acknowledged the absence of some original cast members, she also believed it could be an enjoyable and well-received film.

May 2017: Whoopi Goldberg Expresses Strong Interest in Sister Act 3, Including Directing

In May 2017, Whoopi Goldberg reiterated her desire for Sister Act 3 to happen, even expressing interest in directing the film.

December 7, 2018: Sister Act 3 Confirmed for Disney+ with Regina Y. Hicks and Karin Gist as Writers

On December 7, 2018, it was officially confirmed that Sister Act 3 was in development for Disney+, with Regina Y. Hicks and Karin Gist hired to write the screenplay.

2018: Lauryn Hill's Performance in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Ranked Among the 100 Best Acting Performances by Musicians in Movies

Billboard ranked Lauryn Hill's performance in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit at number 38 on their list of 'The 100 Best Acting Performances by Musicians in Movies' in 2018.

2019: Lizzo Pays Tribute to Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit at the MTV Movie & TV Awards

During the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards, Lizzo paid homage to Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit during her performance of "Juice."

December 2020: Whoopi Goldberg to Reprise Role and Produce Sister Act 3 with Tyler Perry

In December 2020, it was announced that Whoopi Goldberg would reprise her role as Deloris and serve as a producer alongside Tyler Perry for Sister Act 3.

2023: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Named One of the Best Musical Movies of All Time

Marie Claire named Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit one of the best musical movies of all time in 2023.

2023: Praise This, Inspired by Films Like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, is Released

Praise This, a film inspired by works like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, was released in 2023.

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