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First-Ever 'CoComelon' Movie Greenlit for 2027 Theatrical Release

Moonbug Entertainment and Flywheel Media partner with major studios for the CG-animated feature, marking a significant expansion for the global preschool brand.

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Overview

  • Moonbug Entertainment and Flywheel Media have officially greenlit the first-ever CoComelon feature film, set for a 2027 theatrical release by Universal Pictures.
  • The CG-animated movie will be produced in collaboration with Prime Focus Studios, DreamWorks Animation, and DNEG, which will handle animation duties.
  • The film marks a major step for the CoComelon brand, which originated on YouTube in 2006 and now garners over 4 billion monthly views globally.
  • Candle Media, which acquired CoComelon for a reported $3 billion in 2020, has expanded the franchise into Netflix spin-offs, music, games, and live shows.
  • Details about the film's plot and cast remain under development and will be announced at a later date.