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09-04-2025
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"Angry Birds 3" Lands at Paramount, Sets 2027 Release Date
Yara Sameh The Angry Birds Movie 3 has landed at Paramount Pictures, which has set a theatrical release date of January 29, 2027 for the popular video game adaptation. The studio always had this date on hold in Comscore for a family event film. Game creator Rovio Entertainment and owner Sega are producing the threequel. "Angry Birds 3" sees voice cast members Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride reprising their respective roles as Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb. New arrivals to the voice cast include Emma Myers, Keke Palmer and Tim Robinson alongside Lily James, Marcello Hernandez, Walker Scobell, Sam Richardson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, James Austin Johnson and Psalm West. Producing the animated comedy alongside Rovio/Sega are Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Flywheel Media, One Cool Group and dentsu. Paramount Pictures has global distribution duties. Sony Pictures distributed the first two films. Released in 2016, The Angry Birds Movie earned $352 million globally, not adjusted for inflation. In comparison, The Angry Birds Movie 2 crash-landed in 2019 with global earnings of $147.8 million. In announcing the Paramount news, Rovio and SEGA noted that the animated comedy franchise has earned north of $500 million at the worldwide box office and has been a hit on streaming platforms around the world, signalling a strong demand for a third installment. The Angry Birds news comes on the heels of the jaw-dropping opening of Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie this past weekend. And Paramount and Sega have mined gold with the Sonic and The Hedgehog franchise. John Rice, who helmed the first movie, is returning in the director's chair for Angry Birds 3. Thurop Van Orman, who directed the sequel, wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by John Cohen, Dan Chuba and Carla Connor. Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, The Minions Movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), who scored the first two films, is returning for The Angry Birds Movie 3. Storyboards, art development, and animation are being handled by DNEG Animation. Jeanie Chang is the production designer, and Francesca Natale is the character designer. The head of story is Vadim Bazhanov, and the lead editor is Sarah K. Reimers. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
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08-04-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Angry Birds Movie 3' Set for 2027 Release by Paramount
Paramount Pictures has added a third 'Angry Birds Movie' to its release slate, setting it for January 29, 2027. Paramount takes over as distributor from Sony Pictures, which released the first 'Angry Birds Movie' from Rovio Animation in 2016, grossing $352 million worldwide. The film yielded a 2019 sequel that didn't fly nearly as high with $152.2 million, though insiders at Paramount say that the films have seen robust viewership on streaming over the past five years. Rovio returns as producers on the film with Sega, which acquired Rovio and 'Angry Birds' in 2023 and which has partnered with Paramount on the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' films. Namit Malhotra will also produce through his company Prime Focus Studios, in partnership with Flywheel Media, One Cool Group, andDentsu. DNEG, the animation studio behind 'The Garfield Movie,' 'Nimona' and the upcoming 'The Cat in the Hat,' will animate the film. Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride are set to reprise their roles as the birds Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb. Joining them is an ensemble voice cast that includes Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Tim Robinson, Lily James, Marcello Hernandez, Walker Scobell, Sam Richardson, and Nikki Glaser. John Rice, director of the first 'Angry Birds Movie,' will return and direct from a screenplay by 'Angry Birds Movie 2' director Thurop Van Orman. The return of 'Angry Birds' to the big screen comes as video game films continue their rise at the box office. As Universal and Illumination plan a sequel to their $1.36 billion hit 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' Paramount has enjoyed continue success with the 'Sonic' films, whose third installment grossed $491 million worldwide. 'Sonic 4' is also on Paramount's 2027 slate with a release in the spring. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. stunned Hollywood with a $313 million global opening weekend for 'A Minecraft Movie,' ranking among the top 5 highest opening weekends ever for the studio. The post 'Angry Birds Movie 3' Set for 2027 Release by Paramount appeared first on TheWrap.
Express Tribune
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Paramount to release 'Angry Birds Movie 3' in 2027
Listen to article Paramount Pictures has officially added a third installment of the 'Angry Birds Movie' to its release schedule, set to hit theaters on January 29, 2027. This announcement comes as the studio takes over distribution duties from Sony Pictures, which released the original 2016 film, grossing $352 million worldwide. The sequel, which arrived in 2019, earned $152.2 million, but the series has continued to maintain a strong streaming presence in recent years. The film, which will once again feature the animation team from Rovio Animation, will be produced by Rovio, with Sega, which acquired Rovio and the "Angry Birds" brand in 2023, also on board as producers. Sega has partnered with Paramount on the successful "Sonic the Hedgehog" films. Additional production is handled by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Flywheel Media, One Cool Group, and Dentsu. DNEG, the animation studio behind hits like 'The Garfield Movie' and 'Nimona,' will provide animation for the film. Several voice cast members from the previous films will reprise their roles, including Jason Sudeikis (Red), Josh Gad (Chuck), Rachel Bloom (Silver), and Danny McBride (Bomb). New additions to the cast include Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Tim Robinson, Lily James, Marcello Hernandez, Walker Scobell, Sam Richardson, and Nikki Glaser. John Rice, director of the first "Angry Birds Movie," returns to helm the new film, based on a screenplay by Thurop Van Orman, who directed the sequel. The third installment of the franchise comes as video game adaptations continue to thrive at the global box office. Paramount has also seen success with the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' series, with the third movie grossing $491 million worldwide. The release of the new "Angry Birds" film follows closely behind major video game adaptations like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie', which grossed $1.36 billion globally, and Warner Bros.' upcoming 'Minecraft Movie', which delivered a $313 million global opening weekend.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Angry Birds 3' Lands at Paramount, Sets Winter 2027 Release
The Angry Birds Movie 3 has landed at Paramount Pictures, which has set a theatrical release date of Jan. 29, 2027 for the video game adaptation. Game creator Rovio Entertainment and owner Sega are producing the threequel, which sees Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom and Danny McBride reprising their leads roles as Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb in the animated comedy. More from The Hollywood Reporter China Mulling Ban on Hollywood Film Releases in Response to Trump Tariffs (Report) Box Office: 'A Minecraft Movie' Strikes Gold With Record-Shattering $163M U.S. Launch, $313M Globally Box Office: 'A Minecraft Movie' Is Minting Gold With an $135-Plus Domestic Debut New arrivals to the voice cast include Emma Myers, Keke Palmer and Tim Robinson alongside Marcello Hernandez, Walker Scobell, Sam Richardson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, James Austin Johnson and Psalm West. Producing the movie alongside Rovio/Sega are Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Flywheel Media, One Cool Group and dentsu. Paramount Pictures has global distribution duties. Sony Pictures distributed the first two films. Released in 2016, The Angry Birds Movie earned $352 million globally, not adjusted for inflation. In comparison, The Angry Birds Movie 2 crash-landed in 2019 with global earnings of $147.8 million. In announcing the Paramount news, Rovio and SEGA noted that the film franchise has earned north of $500 million at the worldwide box office and has been a hit on streaming platforms around the world, signalling a strong demand for a third installment. 'We're very excited to be partnering with Paramount Pictures and extremely proud of our incredible cast,' Cohen said in a statement. 'Not only do we have Jason, Josh, Rachel and Danny returning to voice their fantastic characters, but they're surrounded by an all-star ensemble of comedic talent. These are some of the funniest people out there today, and we're so thrilled to have them all on board.' Added Paramount president of worldwide marketing & distribution Marc Weinstock: 'Angry Birds transcends mediums and has been embraced and celebrated the world over. We couldn't be happier to be partnering with Sega/Rovio and these other great partners to bring this latest installment, featuring an incredible voice cast, to big screens everywhere.' The Angry Birds news comes on the heels of the jaw-dropping opening of Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie this past weekend. And Paramount and Sega have mined gold with the Sonic and The Hedgehog franchise. John Rice, who helmed the first movie, is returning in the director's chair for Angry Birds 3. Thurop Van Orman, who directed the sequel, wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by John Cohen, Dan Chuba and Carla Connor. Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Heitor Pereira (Despicable Me, The Minions Movie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), who scored the first two films, is returning for The Angry Birds Movie 3. Storyboards, art development, and animation are being handled by DNEG Animation. Jeanie Chang is the production designer, and Francesca Natale is the character designer. The head of story is Vadim Bazhanov, and the lead editor is Sarah K. Reimers. 'We're thrilled to announce that our first theatrical distribution partnership is with Paramount Pictures,' said Don McGregor, Founder and CEO, Flywheel Media. 'As a film production company focused on bringing the best family movies to global audiences, we couldn't have a better start than The Angry Birds Movie 3.' 'The Angry Birds brand has demonstrated remarkable versatility, evolving from a global mobile gaming phenomenon to licensed products, animation, and a thriving cinematic franchise,' said Alex Pelletier-Normand, CEO, Rovio Entertainment. 'It has been a deeply collaborative effort to create a film that will resonate with the millions who interact with our catalog of games and products every day. We are confident that with this talented team at the helm, The Angry Birds Movie 3 will delight longtime fans and create new fans in those discovering our flock for the first time.' Myers is repped by Untitled entertainment, WME and attorney Jeff Bernstein, while Palmer is repped by 3 Arts and Hertz Lichtenstein Young & Polk. Robinson is repped by CAA and Hanson Jacobson Teller Hoberman. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked 20 Times the Oscars Got It Wrong The Best Anti-Fascist Films of All Time
