angry birds movie 3: jason sudeikis and josh gad back

The Angry Birds Movie 3 has officially been announced, with a star-studded cast including returning voices Jason Sudeikis as Red and Josh Gad as Chuck. Directed by John Rice and scripted by Thurop Van Orman, this new installment promises to continue the adventures of the beloved characters. Rovio, Sega, and Prime Focus Studios are collaborating on the production, while DNEG Animation will handle the animation. Sega's President, Shuji Utsumi, stated that this project aligns with Sega's Transmedia strategy aimed at expanding their IP across various media platforms. The announcement did not reveal any plot details, but the franchise's success with over $500 million in combined box office earnings from the first two films underscores significant anticipation for the third movie.

John Rice is directing The Angry Birds Movie 3, while Thurop Van Orman is returning to write the script.

The Angry Birds franchise began as a wildly successful mobile game developed by Rovio, launching as a cultural phenomenon with addictive gameplay and charming characters. The first film debuted in 2016, followed by a sequel in 2019, both of which featured a talented voice cast and achieved considerable box office success. The recent acquisition of Rovio by Sega for $775 million highlights the strategic significance of integrating Angry Birds with Sega’s existing popular IPs, like Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega's involvement aims to enhance the visibility and reach of the Angry Birds brand across multiple media platforms.