Angry Birds 3 announced for 2027 as video game adaptations take over box office
The news arrives as the Minecraft movie stuns at the box office, showing growing global demand for game-based entertainment.
Unlike the previous two installments, Angry Birds 3 will be produced by DNEG Animation and Sega Sammy Group, the new parent company of Rovio, without involvement from Sony Pictures, who distributed the original films. Keke Palmer and Lily James will join the original voice cast, promising new comedic dynamics.
The first Angry Birds Movie (2016), directed by Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly, grossed $352.3 million globally, while the sequel, Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019), brought in $147.8 million, totaling over $500 million worldwide. The second film, directed by Thurop Van Orman, received critical praise and holds a 73% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it one of the most successful video game-based animated films pre-COVID.
This new sequel comes at a time when gaming IPs are thriving in Hollywood. Following the success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, sequels like Super Mario Bros. 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, and Mortal Kombat 2 are also in development, highlighting a trend of studios betting big on beloved video game franchises.
The Angry Birds franchise originally launched as a mobile game in 2009, quickly evolving into a multimedia brand. Paramount's move into animation with this title aligns with past efforts like The SpongeBob Movie, Wonder Park, and PAW Patrol: The Movie.
With new talent, a fresh studio, and momentum from current box office trends, Angry Birds 3 is poised to soar once again in 2027.
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