- The Angry Birds are making their way back to the big screen
- However, fans will have to wait until 2027 to witness their return
- The movie will feature returning cast members like Josh Gad alongside newcomers such as Keke Palmer
The news of Angry Birds returning to cinemas was greeted with a collective response best summed up as, "Oh, that's interesting." All joking aside, while few had high expectations for a mobile game making the leap to film, the original Angry Birds movie managed to win over many skeptics.
Given that success, it's understandable why audiences are curious about what the third installment will deliver. Unfortunately, if you were hoping to catch it soon, you'll need to be patient—Angry Birds 3 is currently scheduled to debut on January 29, 2027.
Lengthy production timelines are hardly unusual for animated features. For instance, Spider-Verse enthusiasts have faced years of delays, with the trilogy's conclusion now also slated for a distant 2027 release.
Those birds certainly have a temperRovio's acquisition by Sega likely played a key role in bringing these furious feathered friends back to theaters, alongside the series' still-active community. After all, Sega found recent success with their Sonic the Hedgehog film series, which they're leveraging with upcoming titles like Sonic Rumble and its movie-inspired cosmetics.
It's particularly noteworthy that stars such as Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, and Danny McBride are reprising their roles, especially since many have landed defining career opportunities since the original films. They'll be joined by fresh voices like absurdist comedian Tim Robinson and versatile actress Keke Palmer, known for her role in Nope.
With the recent celebration of Angry Birds' 15th anniversary, now might be the perfect moment to explore what the franchise's Creative Officer, Ben Mattes, shared about this milestone.
