The Angry Birds Movie 3 hits theaters on December 23, 2026, and it stays firmly in the franchise's sweet spot for ages 6 and up: zero graphic content, wall-to-wall cartoon physics, mild schoolyard insults, and a massive voice cast of comedians and internet creators.
Set to release on December 23, 2026, The Angry Birds Movie 3 follows Red and Silver as they deal with new parenthood while protecting Bird Island from a fresh threat. It works best for kids ages 6 to 10 who love fast-paced slapstick, consequence-free explosions, and mild rude humor. If you want something in the same high-energy, joke-a-minute lane to watch right now, queue up The Angry Birds Movie 2, The Bad Guys, or Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.
According to early parent previews from Common Sense Media and classification boards, director John Rice (who co-directed the genuinely funny second movie) isn't reinventing the wheel for the threequel. The plot picks up with Red (Jason Sudeikis) and the brainy engineer Silver (Rachel Bloom) settling down and having kids of their own. Their domestic peace gets wrecked when a new threat forces Red to balance the chaos of fatherhood with saving the flock. Chuck (Josh Gad) is still talking a mile a minute with zero filter, and Bomb (Danny McBride) still literally explodes whenever he gets startled.
At a brisk 96 minutes, the content breakdown is predictable in the best way for a holiday theater run:
- Cartoon Peril and Violence: Expect birds getting launched out of slingshots, chaotic chases, and TNT explosions. It operates entirely on Looney Tunes physics where characters get flattened or blown up and immediately shake it off without a scratch.
- Language and Rude Humor: There's no real profanity, though characters toss around light insults like "idiot," "weirdo," "jerk," and "stupid" for comedic effect. Like the first two movies, a fair amount of the comedy leans on mild potty humor and sight gags.
- Zero Mature Content: There are no drugs, alcohol, or sexual references in the film.
The biggest surprise in The Angry Birds Movie 3 isn't the plot; it's the sheer size and strategy of the voice cast. Alongside returning stars and great comedy ringers like Tim Robinson, Sam Richardson, Keke Palmer, Marcello Hernández, and Nikki Glaser, Paramount packed the booth with massive digital creators and Gen Alpha staples.
The cast list includes MrBeast, Salish Matter, Smosh co-founders Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, Emma Myers, Walker Scobell, and Psalm West.
If your kids already watch those creators, hearing their voices in a major studio movie will be a huge draw. If your family skips influencer channels entirely, the cameo roles won't get in the way of the story, since Sudeikis, Gad, McBride, and Bloom still carry the actual movie. However, if your 8-year-old leaves the theater asking who Salish Matter or MrBeast is because they saw the names on the poster or heard kids talking in the lobby, you can check out our guide to navigating MrBeast or our breakdown of YouTube Kids settings and alternatives so you aren't caught flat-footed.
Since the third movie doesn't drop until just before Christmas, here is what hits the same comedic beats right now. For a wider look across all genres, check out our best movies for kids list.
The 2016 original was basically a 90-minute commercial for a mobile app, but the 2019 sequel had no business being as funny as it was. It ditched the cynical setup for a classic enemies-to-allies heist movie, forcing the birds and the pigs to team up against a rival island throwing giant iceballs at them. Since the sequel's co-director John Rice is now solo-directing the third movie, and Rachel Bloom's character Silver was introduced here, this is the exact tonal blueprint for what's coming in December.
If the appeal of Angry Birds is watching chaotic animals pull off absurd, physics-defying schemes, DreamWorks' adaptation of the Scholastic book series is top-tier. Sam Rockwell voices Mr. Wolf, leading a crew of misunderstood criminal animals trying to fake their way into being "good" for a heist, only to accidentally enjoy it. The animation style is sharp, the pacing is relentless, and the jokes land just as well for adults in the room as they do for second graders.
When a kid wants silly, slightly rude humor, it's better to put on something written by people who actually care about the craft of comedy. Adapted from Dav Pilkey's books and featuring the voices of Kevin Hart and Thomas Middleditch, this movie is an absolute masterclass in joyful, rapid-fire absurdity. It celebrates two fourth-grade best friends who make their own comic books and prank their grumpy principal, delivering wall-to-wall laughs without a mean bone in its body.
Since the core plot of the new Angry Birds installment is a grumpy, solitary hero panicking over suddenly becoming a dad, this is the ultimate companion watch. Will Arnett's Batman accidentally adopts Dick Grayson (Michael Cera) and has to learn how to let a family in while fighting off every villain in pop culture. The joke density is roughly ten per minute, and the frantic action never gets too heavy for elementary schoolers.
Movies built on cartoon physics and character evolutions give you plenty to play with on the car ride home. If you end up catching this over winter break, try pulling on a few of these threads:
- Talk about Red's evolution. Across three movies, Red goes from an isolated, angry outcast to the leader of the island, and now to an overwhelmed dad. Ask your kid if they think it's harder for a character like Red to fight a giant pig contraption or to take care of a baby bird who won't listen.
- Notice how Silver solves problems. Silver is canonically the engineer of the group—she relies on math, physics, and evidence while Red and Chuck usually just smash into things at top speed. Ask whose strategy works better when things go sideways.
- Take the physics offline. The whole franchise comes from a simple trajectory puzzle game. Instead of downloading an app full of microtransactions after the credits roll, build towers out of empty cardboard boxes or Magna-Tiles in the living room and take turns knocking them down with rolled-up socks. For families looking for great screen-free options or better digital picks for this age group, browse our digital guide for elementary school.
Q: When does The Angry Birds Movie 3 come out?
The Angry Birds Movie 3 will be released in theaters on December 23, 2026, distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was previously slated for January 2027 before moving up to the holiday window.
Q: What age is The Angry Birds Movie 3 appropriate for?
The movie fits best for kids ages 6 and up. It runs 96 minutes and features frantic slapstick action, cartoon explosions, and mild name-calling ("idiot," "jerk," "weirdo"), with zero graphic violence, profanity, or sexual content.
Q: Is MrBeast in The Angry Birds Movie 3?
Yes, YouTube creator MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and fellow internet creator Salish Matter are both part of the voice cast for The Angry Birds Movie 3, alongside returning leads Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, and Danny McBride.
Q: Do you need to watch the first two Angry Birds movies before the third one?
You don't need to do homework for a slapstick bird movie, though watching The Angry Birds Movie 2 helps since it introduces Silver (Rachel Bloom) and sets up her relationship with Red. The plot of the third movie—Red and Silver navigating parenthood while defending the island—will be easy enough for any kid to follow cold.
The Angry Birds Movie 3 is shaping up to be an easy, low-stakes holiday theater outing. It has the right director at the helm, a stacked comedy cast alongside the stunt influencer cameos, and nothing in the content breakdown that will blindside you in the theater. If you want to line up more options for winter break, explore our best movies for kids list or check out our best games for kids list for console titles that are way better than a freemium mobile app.