The Pout-Pout Fish Movie Splashes into Theaters March 20 – Watch the Trailer!
Get ready to dive into an ocean of fun! 🌊 Based on the beloved New York Times bestselling book, The Pout-Pout Fish is swimming onto the big screen nationwide on March 20. Families everywhere can look forward to seeing the charming underwater characters come to life in this heartwarming, adventure-filled adaptation that reminds us all it’s never too late to turn a pout into a smile. 🐟💙
Whether your kids grew up with the story or you’re discovering it for the first time, this film is sure to make a splash with audiences of all ages. Featuring a star-studded voice cast including Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Remy Hii, with Jordin Sparks, and Amy Sedaris, mark your calendars — The Pout-Pout Fish is bringing big feelings, bigger smiles, and plenty of underwater magic to theaters this spring! 🎬✨
About the Movie:
The Pout-Pout Fish is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes. It is directed by Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington and written by Elise Allen, Elie Choufany, and Dominic Morris.
“The Pout-Pout Fish has been cherished in classrooms and homes around the world, teaching lessons of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery to an entire generation,” said Victor Elizalde, CEO of Viva Pictures. “Bringing this beloved story to theaters reflects Viva’s commitment to championing iconic IP and delivering bold, franchise-worthy animation. With its educational legacy, global readership, and stunning adaptation for the big screen, The Pout-Pout Fish is poised to inspire audiences everywhere.”
“The Pout-Pout Fish began as a single book and has since grown into a global franchise embraced by readers, educators, and families everywhere,” said Jen Besser, President and Publisher at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. “The film marks an exciting step in expanding the world of The Pout-Pout Fish beyond publishing and onto the big screen.”
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 29 minutes
U.S. Release Date: March 20, 2026
🎥 Watch the trailer now and get a sneak peek at the underwater adventure everyone will be talking about: friendship, courage, and learning to let your light shine — no pouts allowed! 🌊💫
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