Rebecca Sugar to Write and Direct First U.S.-Made Moomins Feature

Overview

• Moomin Characters and Annapurna Animation announced a feature adaptation led by Rebecca Sugar as writer and director.
• Julia Pistor, known for The SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats films, will produce the project.
• The film will be the first Moomin movie produced in the United States.
• No release date, casting or production timeline was disclosed as the team begins development.
• Annapurna Animation cited a goal of introducing Tove Jansson’s creations to new audiences following the studio’s 2023 success with Nimona.