The Angry Birds Movie 3 is DNEG Animation’s 8th animated feature!

We are pleased to share that Rovio Entertainment Corporation, SEGA, and DNEG CEO Namit Malhotra’s production company Prime Focus Studios announced today that they are starting production on The Angry Birds Movie 3, in association with One Cool Group, Flywheel Media, and dentsu.

DNEG Animation will serve as animation partner on The Angry Birds Movie 3, which will be directed by John Rice (Angry Birds, Beavis and Butt-Head Do The Universe) and will follow the continuing adventures of Red and Chuck, voiced once again by Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) and Josh Gad (Frozen).

Building on the success of the Angry Birds franchise at the global box office – which saw the first film opening at #1 in 50 countries on its release in 2016 – The Angry Birds Movie 3 is Prime Focus Studios’ latest co-production, following the recent release of The Garfield Movie. Prime Focus Studios is also currently in production on Animal Friends with Legendary Entertainment and Ryan Reynold’s Maximum Effort, and Indian epic Ramayana with actor-producer Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

Take a look at the announcement teaser!

Crosby Clyse, Managing Director of DNEG Animation said:

“The Angry Birds games are a global phenomenon and the film franchise has enjoyed worldwide success. Our amazing DNEG Animation team is thrilled to be teaming up once again with Prime Focus Studios and with our new friends at Rovio to create an all-new high-velocity adventure set in this colourful, crazy world.”

DNEG CEO and Producer of The Angry Birds Movie 3, Namit Malhotra, added:

“I’m delighted to be partnering with Rovio, SEGA, One Cool, Flywheel, dentsu, and the incredible team of returning filmmakers and voice talent on this movie. It’s an honour to be part of the next chapter in the amazing Angry Birds story. Prime Focus Studios is in production on an impressive roster of high-profile features and I am excited that The Angry Birds Movie 3 will be the next big animated project on our slate after The Garfield Movie.”

Read more in Deadline.