Rovio, SEGA, Prime Focus Studios Announce ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ is in ProductionRovio, SEGA, Prime Focus Studios Announce ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ is in Production

Rovio Entertainment, SEGA and Namit Malhotra’s production company Prime Focus Studios, have announced that they are starting production on “The Angry Birds Movie 3,” with DNEG Animation attached as animation partner. Prime Focus Studios, Rovio, and SEGA will produce the movie in association with One Cool Group, Flywheel Media and Dentsu.

The third installment in the franchise will follow the continuing adventures of Red and Chuck, voiced once again by Jason Sudeikis (“Ted Lasso,” “Saturday Night Live,” “We’re the Millers”) and Josh Gad (“Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Gutenberg!,” “Murder on the Orient Express”).

“The Angry Birds brand knows no bounds and an all-new ‘Angry Birds’ adventure underscores how the worlds and narratives crafted in our games can seamlessly transcend into the realm of film and beyond,” says Alexandre Pelletier-Normand, chief executive officer, Rovio Entertainment. “Rovio is fully committed to creating entertainment that sparks imagination across various platforms. We’ve seen continuous success in everything from games and feature films to licensed products and amusement parks, and we are thrilled to return once again to the vibrant Angry Birds world with our new partners.”

“The ‘Angry Birds’ games are a global phenomenon and the film franchise has enjoyed worldwide success,” says Crosby Clyse, managing director, DNEG Animation. “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 colorful, crazy world.”

“Innovation is part of Dentsu’s DNA and we are always looking for new and exciting projects to deliver differentiated, integrated growth opportunities for our clients,” says Jean Lin, global president, global practices, Dentsu. “We believe in the positive impact of entertainment, creating meaningful connections between people and brands. We are so proud to partner with Prime Focus Studios and DNEG Animation to help bring the next installment of the beloved global Angry Birds franchise to life.”

“We are thrilled to announce that the brand-new film of the globally beloved and successful Angry Birds franchise is to be in production,” says Shuji Utsumi, president, chief operating officer, SEGA. “SEGA has been focusing on its Transmedia strategy to advance the value of its intellectual properties across games and diverse media landscapes. We believe that the upcoming ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’ perfectly aligns with our strategy and presents a great opportunity for us to bring the charm of the Angry Birds brand to fans across the globe.”