Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA and Namit Malhotra’s production company Prime Focus Studios announced today that they are beginning production on The Angry Birds Movie 3, with DNEG Animation as animation partner. Prime Focus Studios, Rovio and SEGA will produce the film in association with One Cool Group, Flywheel Media and dentsu.
The third installment of the franchise will follow the continuing adventures of Red and Chuck, voiced once again by Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso, SNL, We’re the Millers) and Josh Gad (Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Gutenberg!, Murder on the Orient Express). Jason Sudeikis is represented by Brillstein Entertainment Partners and TAG. Josh Gad is represented by Sugar 23, CAA and JSSK. More casting news coming soon.
The film follows the success of the first two Angry Birds films, which together have grossed more than $500 million at the global box office and have demonstrated fantastic results on streaming platforms, indicating strong demand for the third installment.
`The Angry Birds Movie 3` will be directed by John Rice (Angry Birds, Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe). The script will be written by Thurop Van Orman (Angry Birds 2, Adventure Time, Flapjack), who will also executive produce alongside Toru Nakahara (Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Prime, Golden Ax). The film will be produced by John Cohen (Despicable Me, The Garfield Movie, Angry Birds), Dan Chuba (The Mitchells vs. the Machines) and Carla Connor (The Willoughbys).
Jeanie Chang as production designer and Francesca Natale as character designer return to the Angry Birds design team. The head of the story is Vadim Bazhanov and the senior editor is Sarah K. Reimers. Storyboards, art development and animation will be handled by DNEG Animation.
Rovio and SEGA will produce alongside Namit Malhotra and his production company Prime Focus Studios, which recently co-produced The Garfield Movie with Alcon Entertainment. Prime Focus Studios is also currently in production on Animal Friends with Legendary Entertainment and Ryan Reynolds‘ Maximum Effort and the Indian epic Ramayana with Monster Mind Creations by actor-producer Yash.
“The Angry Birds brand knows no limits, and a new Angry Birds adventure underscores how the worlds and narratives created in our games can seamlessly transcend into the realm of film and beyond,” said Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, CEO of Rovio Entertainment. . “Rovio is fully committed to creating entertainment that sparks the imagination across multiple platforms. “We have seen continued success in everything from games and movies to licensed products and amusement parks, and we are thrilled to once again return to the vibrant world of Angry Birds with our new partners.”
“The Angry Birds games are a global phenomenon and the film franchise has enjoyed worldwide success,” added Crosby Clyse, CEO of DNEG Animation. “Our incredible DNEG animation team is thrilled to once again partner with Prime Focus Studios and our new friends at Rovio to create a new high-speed adventure set in this colorful, crazy world.”
“Innovation is part of dentsu’s DNA and we are always looking for new and interesting projects to offer differentiated and integrated growth opportunities to our clients. “We believe in the positive impact of entertainment, creating meaningful connections between people and brands,” said Jean Lin, Global President – Global Practices, dentsu. “We are very proud to partner with Prime Focus Studios and DNEG Animation to help bring the next installment of the beloved global Angry Birds franchise to life.”
“The Angry Birds brand truly reflects the size and scale of the content Flywheel Media focuses on,” said Don McGregor, Founder and CEO of Flywheel Media. “We are thrilled to join forces with such incredible partners to bring this film to audiences around the world.”
The Angry Birds movie debuted at No. 1 in 50 countries upon its release in 2016 and has grossed more than $350 million at the global box office. Rovio mobile games surpassed 5 billion downloads in 2022.
“We are delighted to announce that the new film in the globally beloved and successful Angry Birds franchise will be in production,” said Shuji Utsumi, president and chief operating officer of SEGA. “SEGA has focused its Transmedia strategy on increasing the value of its intellectual properties (IP) in games and various media landscapes. We believe that the next The angry birds movie 3 aligns perfectly with our strategy and presents us with a great opportunity to bring the charm of the Angry Birds brand to fans around the world.”
“I am thrilled to be partnering with Rovio, SEGA, One Cool, Flywheel, dentsu and the incredible team of returning filmmakers and voice talent on this film. “It is an honor to be part of the next chapter of the amazing Angry Birds story,” concluded producer Namit Malhotra. “Prime Focus Studios is producing an impressive slate of high-profile films and I’m excited that The Angry Birds Movie 3 is the next big animated project on our slate after The Garfield Movie.”