Sega Corporation has announced the third animated feature film based on the popular mobile game " Angry Birds " by Rovio Entertainment (Rovio). The previous two films, released in 2016 and 2019, have grossed over $500 million at the worldwide box office.
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Third "Angry Birds" Animated Feature Film Announced
SEGA Corporation and its group company Rovio have announced the production of "The Angry Birds Movie 3," the third animated feature film based on the popular mobile game "Angry Birds. Angry Birds" is a very popular mobile game that will have been downloaded more than 5 billion times worldwide by 2022. Angry Birds" was released in 2016, and "Angry Birds 2" will be released in 2019 (in Japan in 2020), with the two films grossing over $500 million worldwide.
The Angry Birds Movie 3, an animated feature film, will continue the adventures of Red and Chuck, as in the previous two films. Red is voiced by Jason Sadeikis, star of "Ted Russo: Coach Ted Russo" and Chuck is voiced by Josh Gad, best known for his role as Olaf in "Anna and the Snow Queen.
The principal production staff includes...
- Director: John Rice ("Angry Birds," "Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe")
- Screenplay by Sir Op van Orman ("Angry Birds 2," "Adventure Time")
- Executive Producer: Toru Nakahara ("Sonic The Movie" series, "Sonic Prime")
- Producer: John Cohen ("Angry Birds", "Grue the Phantom Thief 3D",)
- Producer: Dan Chuba ("The Mitchells and the Machine Rebellion")
- Producer: Carla Connor ("The Willoughby Children")
The One Cool Group Group is producing the film. One Cool Group Ltd., Flywheel Media, and Dentsu Inc. will also participate as producers.
Comment from Mr. Shuji Utsumi, President and COO, SEGA Corporation
We are very pleased to be producing the latest Angry Birds movie version, which is gaining fans around the world. SEGA is focusing on a transmedia strategy to enhance the brand value of its IP through development in a variety of media. The Angry Birds Movie 3" is a great opportunity for us to deliver the new appeal of "Angry Birds" to the world. SEGA is committed to supporting the Angry Birds Movie 3 by leveraging the know-how we have cultivated through "Sonic the Movie" and other projects, so that everyone around the world can enjoy the world of "Angry Birds. We look forward to your continued support.
Comment from Mr. Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, CEO of Rovio Entertainment
The Angry Birds brand knows no boundaries, and the all-new Angry Birds adventure shows how the worlds and stories created in our games seamlessly extend to the movies and beyond. Rovio is committed to creating entertainment that captures the imagination across a variety of platforms. With continued success in everything from games and feature films to licensed merchandise and amusement parks, we can't wait to once again create the vibrant Angry Birds universe with our new partners.
Other comments from DNEG Animation, Dentsu Inc. and others can be found on the official SEGA Corporation website.
In April 2023, SEGA Corporation announced plans to acquire the Finnish game company Rovio, and the acquisition was completed in August 2023. In May 2024, SEGA announced "Sonic Rumble," a mobile game for iOS/Android, in collaboration with Rovio, and the company is expected to continue to develop content that leverages the strengths of its IP by cooperating in all genres.