The Angry Birds Movie 3 is an upcoming animated comedy sequel set for theatrical release on December 23, 2026
It’s the third film in the franchise (following 2016’s The Angry Birds Movie and 2019’s sequel), produced by Rovio Entertainment and SEGA, with Paramount Pictures handling distribution.
John Rice directs (co-director of the second film), and Thurop Van Orman wrote the screenplay.
Key Cast Returning & New Additions
- Jason Sudeikis as Red
- Josh Gad as Chuck
- Danny McBride as Bomb
- Rachel Bloom as Silver
New/expanded voices include Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Lily James, Tim Robinson, Marcello Hernández, Walker Scobell, Sam Richardson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, James Austin Johnson, MrBeast, Salish Matter, Anthony Padilla (Hal), Ian Hecox (Bubbles), and young Psalm West (as Olly, Red and Silver’s child).
Plot & Teaser Details
Plot specifics remain under wraps, but it continues the adventures of Red and Chuck with a strong family focus.
The teaser trailer shown at CinemaCon 2026 highlights Red as a “professional full-time parent” raising his kids with Silver.
It ends with a chaotic babysitting scene involving Chuck and Bomb when the youngest bird downs a full bottle of soda.
Fans speculate family themes and possibly female empowerment elements, building on Red and Silver’s relationship from the previous film.
Hype & Buzz
- Production momentum — Officially launched into production in mid-2024, with voice recording underway (including notable sessions with Psalm West). A teaser dropped at CinemaCon in April 2026, generating positive early reactions for its humor and character focus.
- Fan excitement — Social media (especially X/Twitter) shows enthusiastic fans sharing fan art, family-themed edits of Red/Silver and their kids, and anticipation for more bird-pig chaos. Some are already joking about an Angry Birds 4.
- Franchise strength — The first two films grossed over $500 million worldwide and perform well on streaming, creating solid demand for this installment. Marketing ties into games, merchandising, and synergies with SEGA.
- Star power — The mix of returning favorites, big comedy names, and internet personalities like MrBeast adds broad appeal for families and younger audiences.
Overall, hype is building steadily toward the holiday 2026 release.
Expect more trailers and marketing pushes closer to the date.
It looks like a fun, slapstick-filled return to Bird Island with heartwarming family vibes.
If you’re a fan of the games or prior movies, this one seems poised to deliver more chaotic bird antics!
