The stars were out in force for the glittering premiere of Mamma Mia! Here We Get Again.

Commencement to arrive on the blue carpet at London'south Hammersmith Apollo was leading actress Lily James.

29-year-quondam Lily posed up a tempest in her stunning fairy tale floorlength gown, that featured a quirky split up to reveal her satin tie shoes.

The Downton Abbey star, who plays a immature Meryl Streep in the sequel, embraced her natural dazzler with subtle make-up while allowing her long tousled locks to flow loose effectually her shoulders.

Lily posed upward a tempest in her stunning fairy tale gown

Lily gave the cameras a twirl

Lily appeared delighted to meet co-star Amanda Seyfried, equally they held hands in front of the photograpers.

Amanda was looking super chic in a black suit adorned with floral detailing.

Lily and Amanda looked delighted to see each other

Amanda wore a chic black suit

32-yr-old Amanda, who is reprising her role as Sophie in the sequel, gave a revealing glimpse of her black lingerie as she opted to become shirtless under her buttoned-upwardly jacket.

While Meryl Streep also made a welcome appearance at the London fustigate on Mon night.

There had been rumours the Oscar-winning actress wouldn't appear in the sequel as she was absent-minded from the trailer.

But arrived at the Apollo to support the movie, defiantly crashing with the blue carpet in a floaty navy midi dress.

Cher looked incredible in head to toe black

Music icon Cher, 72, got one of the biggest thanks of the night every bit she wowed on the red carpet wearing a striking all black ensemble.

The singing legend appeared to be getting on famously with Lily and Amanda as the trio cracked jokes while they posed for pics.

Christine Baranski, who plays Tanya in the film, was one of the next to get in in a elementary but elegant blackness sequined dress.

Christine Baranski was all smiles on the blue carpet

The actress added a splash of color to her all black ensemble with a pop of red lipstick

Leading men Colin Firth, Pierce Brosnan and Stellan Skarsgård soon followed looking suited and booted as they posed for their photographic camera with their wives.

The actors return for the all singing- all dancing musical where they play Meryl Streep character Donna'due south former dear interests.

Pierce Brosnan and wife Keely Shaye Smith

Thandie Newton supported her husband Ol Parker, who directed the movie

The couple were joined past their two daughters

Thandie Newton was too in attendance with husband Ol Parker who directed the movie.

The extra, who wearing a quirky white midi wearing apparel, and partner Ol - were joined by their two daughters Ripley, 18, and Nico, xiv, who looked just like their famous mum.

Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus of Abba

The Swedish pop group's classic tunes characteristic in the follow upward musical

Bjorn and Benny gave permission for their striking songs to be used in the flick

The sequel to the hugely successful first movie, released in 2008, volition be both a prequel and sequel - with the story set five years afterward the last picture show's finale and including flashbacks to 1979.

Audiences will encounter how Meryl Streep'southward character Donna came to be on the island of Kalokairi and trying to determine who fathered her daughter Sophie.

While in the present, Donna'southward best pals Tanya (Christine Baranski) and Rosie (Julie Walters) volition assist Sophie notice out more about her mum's past including how she fronted The Dynamos and came to meet the men in her life.

The original motion-picture show was prepare on a Greek island where bride-to-be Sophie discovers that any one of 3 men Bill (Stellan Skarsfard, Sam (Pierce Brosnan) or Harry (Colin Firth) could be her father.

Mamma Mia! Here We Get Again will hit UK cinemas on July 20.