Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Fanklin in the new trailer for Respect.

MGM have just released a new trailer for their upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect.

The film follows the rise of Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, Respect is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.

Directed by Liesl Tommy, the film also stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Skye Dakota Turner, Tate Donovan, and Mary J. Blige.

Respect is due out in December.

Catch the new trailer above and tell us your thoughts below.