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| The Angry Birds Movie 3 arrives in theatres on December 23, 2026. |
By Maggie Scarr
The birds are heading back to theatres earlier than expected. The Angry Birds Movie 3 has moved up its release date and is now set to arrive on December 23, 2026, instead of its previously planned January 2027 launch.
Along with the new date, the sequel is also adding some high-profile names to its voice cast, bringing in creators that many younger viewers already follow.
The Angry Birds Movie 3 Is Coming Earlier Than Planned
The third Angry Birds movie was originally scheduled for late January 2027, but the updated December 23, 2026 date puts it out before the end of the year instead. That change shifts it into a different release window and places it alongside other family-focused theatrical releases.
The Angry Birds movies have always focused on broad appeal rather than trying to reinvent the franchise. As someone who spent plenty of time with the original mobile game, that approach makes sense. Angry Birds has always been about simple ideas, clear personalities, and gameplay that’s easy to read, whether you’re flinging birds on a phone screen or watching them play out on the big screen.
The film will be released by Paramount Pictures, continuing its involvement with animated projects tied to well-known game and digital brands.
MrBeast and Salish Matter Join the Cast
The biggest casting news is the addition of MrBeast and Salish Matter.
MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, is the creator behind the most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world. His involvement reflects how closely modern kids’ entertainment is tied to creator culture, especially for properties that already live comfortably on phones and tablets.
Salish Matter is also joining the cast. She’s a content creator and co-founder of Sincerely Yours, and she recently received a 2025 Webby Award for Kids & Family. Her inclusion fits naturally with a franchise that has always connected strongly with younger audiences who first discovered Angry Birds through mobile play.
Returning Voices and New Faces
Several familiar voices are coming back for the sequel. Anthony Padilla returns as Hal, alongside Ian Hecox as Bubbles, reprising their roles from the earlier films.
The core cast also includes Jason Sudeikis as Red, Josh Gad as Chuck, Rachel Bloom as Silver, and Danny McBride as Bomb.
New voices joining the lineup include Emma Myers, Keke Palmer, Tim Robinson, and Lily James, adding variety without pulling the series away from what fans already recognize.
Full Steam Ahead for the Angry Birds 3 Movie
Story details are still under wraps, but between the earlier release date and the expanded cast, The Angry Birds Movie 3 continues down a familiar path.
For fans who remember launching the original Angry Birds on a phone and retrying the same level just to line up the perfect shot, the films have always felt like a natural extension of that experience. This next entry keeps that same spirit intact, just with a few new voices added to the mix.
The Angry Birds Movie 3 arrives in theatres on December 23, 2026.
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