Angry Birds 3 Set for Christmas 2025 Release, Original Voice Cast Returns with MrBeast and Top Influencers Joining the Nest

Paramount Pictures Handles Global Distribution as Red and the Flock Reunite for a Brand-New Adventure

Produced by Rovio Entertainment and SEGA, and distributed globally by Paramount Pictures, the highly anticipated animated film Angry Birds 3 has officially been scheduled for release in North America on December 23, 2026. The release date has been moved forward from the previously announced January 29, 2027, strategically positioning the film for the competitive Christmas holiday season.

Voice Cast: Original Core Returns, Influencer Stars Join

Beloved original voice cast members are all returning: Jason Sudeikis continues to voice the hot-tempered Red, Josh Gad returns as the energetic Chuck, Rachel Bloom reprises her role as the quick-witted Silver, and Danny McBride is back as the lovable Bomb.

The film also welcomes an exciting roster of top influencers and stars:

MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) – The YouTube phenomenon with over 100 million subscribers, who previously lent his voice to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Kung Fu Panda 4

Salish Matter – Webby Award winner and co-founder of a beauty brand

Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox – Founders of the renowned comedy platform Smosh, returning to voice Hal and Bubbles respectively

Additional stars joining the voice cast include Emma Myers (Wednesday), Keke Palmer, Tim Robinson, Lily James (Disney’s live-action Cinderella), Marcello Hernández (Saturday Night Live), Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Sam Richardson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, James Austin Johnson, and more.

Creative Team: Series Veterans at the Helm, DNEG Animation on Board

The film is directed by John Rice, who previously directed the first Angry Birds Movie. The screenplay is written by Thurop Van Orman, who directed and co-wrote The Angry Birds Movie 2. John Cohen, Dan Chuba, and Carla Connor serve as producers, with Thurop Van Orman and Toru Nakahara as executive producers.

Heitor Pereira, who composed the scores for the first two films as well as the Despicable Me series and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, returns to compose the music. Animation production is handled by DNEG Animation, with Jeanie Chang as Production Director and Francesca Natale as Character Designer. DNEG Animation will oversee the film’s storyboarding, art development, and full animation pipeline.

Production and Distribution: Paramount Takes the Helm

The film is a co-production between Rovio Entertainment, SEGA, Prime Focus Studios, Flywheel Media, One Cool Group, and dentsu. Paramount Pictures has taken over global theatrical distribution duties, succeeding Sony Pictures which handled the first two installments.

Franchise Box Office: Over $500 Million Worldwide

The Angry Birds franchise has demonstrated consistent global performance: the first Angry Birds Movie (2016) grossed $352 million worldwide, while The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) grossed $147 million. The franchise has accumulated over $500 million at the global box office, with strong performance on streaming platforms as well.

Story Preview: Egg Crisis Returns, Red’s Growth Arc Continues

The cliffhanger ending of The Angry Birds Movie 2 hinted at a new “egg crisis” looming on the horizon. In the third installment, Red and his friends will likely embark on another adventure to save the eggs. Meanwhile, Red’s personal growth is expected to take center stage – from the angry loner in the first film to the hero seeking recognition in the second, the third film may present a more confident and mature Red. Some international media have even speculated about potential developments in his relationship with Silver.

Key Highlights

Release Date Adjustment: Moved up from January 2027 to December 23, 2026, securing a spot in the competitive Christmas corridor

Influencer Casting: Top-tier internet personalities including MrBeast and Salish Matter join the cast, likely to attract younger audiences and generate significant online buzz

Distribution Change: Paramount Pictures takes over franchise distribution duties from Sony

Technical Excellence: DNEG Animation, known for its work on numerous high-quality animation projects, handles production

Angry Birds 3 will be distributed globally by Paramount Pictures and is scheduled for release in North America on December 23, 2026. Additional regional release information will be announced in due course.