Overview
- The fourth animated Wimpy Kid film premiered exclusively on Disney+ on December 5, continuing the franchise’s holiday-timed streaming run.
- Creator Jeff Kinney wrote and produced the feature, which is dedicated to his late father and centers on Greg’s evolving relationship with dad Frank.
- Matt Danner co-leads the animation direction with Gino Nichele, drawing praise from some reviewers for snappier comedic timing and livelier character work.
- Critical response skews positive from outlets like LaughingPlace and Parents, while FandomWire pans the film as formulaic with underwritten character dynamics.
- Coverage notes a parental ultimatum portrayed as either military school or a wilderness camp, and the adaptation shifts the book’s timeline to winter to suit the seasonal release.