Red returns to the big screen to face his greatest challenge: fatherhood and survival.
In short: The Angry Birds franchise is back for a third installment, shifting the focus from simple bird-versus-pig antics to the complexities of family life. Red, the iconic protagonist, must now balance saving the world with the chaotic reality of raising three children, introducing a new generation of characters to the series.
The development of The Angry Birds Movie 3 has been a multi-year journey involving shifting studio partnerships. While early reports of a third film surfaced as far back as 2020, official production was confirmed by Rovio Entertainment in June 2024. The project is a collaborative effort, with Rovio Entertainment, Sega Sammy Group, and Prime Focus Studios leading production, while DNEG Animation handles the technical artistry. The film is directed by John Rice, who previously co-directed the second movie, with a screenplay penned by Thurop Van Orman.
The distribution landscape for the film saw a significant change in April 2025, when Paramount Pictures acquired the rights from Sony Pictures. This move was widely viewed as a strategic alignment, following Paramount's successful partnership with Sega on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The film is currently slated for a theatrical release on December 23, 2026, in RealD 3D, after navigating a series of scheduling adjustments that briefly pushed the premiere into early 2027.
The narrative centers on Red facing his most daunting task yet: navigating the responsibilities of being a father to three children while simultaneously protecting his world. The cast features returning favorites like Jason Sudeikis as Red, Josh Gad as Chuck, Rachel Bloom as Silver, and Danny McBride as Bomb. They are joined by a fresh ensemble including Emma Myers as Red and Silver's daughter June, Walker Scobell as their son Glider, and Psalm West as their hatchling son, Olly. With Heitor Pereira returning to compose the score and a teaser trailer already debuted at CinemaCon 2026, the film aims to blend the franchise's established humor with new, relatable domestic stakes.
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