Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Flywheel Media have greenlit the first-ever CoComelon animated feature, a theatrical extension of the massively popular kids’ series, which will be released by Universal Pictures in 2027.
The CG animated film will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios and DreamWorks Animation, with animation by the DNEG Group. No word yet on a writer, director, or other creative attachments.
CoComelon is a children’s series designed to teach life skills through music. From trying new veggies to winding down for bed, its songs and content have become a go-to resource for millions of parents to learn and bond with their children. Created with input from child development experts, the show has in recent years established itself as a breakout phenomenon, reaching audiences in over 80 countries with more than 4 billion average monthly views on YouTube. Available in more than 20 languages, the show has also spawned spin-offs like Netflix’s CoComelon Lane, Cody Time, Nina’s Familia, and JJ’s Animal Time.
Since joining Moonbug Entertainment in 2020, when parent company Candle Media acquired the franchise for a reported $3B, it’s further expanded into lanes including consumer products, streaming music, games, and live entertainment.
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