Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
San Diego, Convention center, The Loyal Subjects Booth, July 24 2026
Ben Mattes is one of the key creative voices behind the modern evolution of the Angry Birds franchise. As Creative Officer at Rovio, he oversees the long-term vision of the brand across games, entertainment, licensing, and transmedia projects, helping ensure that Angry Birds continues to evolve while staying true to the charm that made it a global phenomenon. A veteran of the video game industry with decades of experience on acclaimed franchises including Prince of Persia and Far Cry, Mattes brings a unique blend of creative leadership and storytelling expertise to Rovio's flagship property. In this interview, he discusses the future of the franchise, the expanding Angry Birds universe, and what fans can expect in the years ahead.
More than 15 years after the original game took the world by storm, Angry Birds remains one of gaming's most recognizable entertainment brands. Since its debut in 2009, the franchise has grown far beyond mobile games into animation, publishing, consumer products, theme park attractions, and feature films, reaching billions of players and fans worldwide. Now part of the SEGA family, Rovio continues to expand the Angry Birds universe through new games, cross-media storytelling, and global partnerships. The next major milestone arrives with The Angry Birds Movie 3, directed by John Rice and featuring the return of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, and Danny McBride alongside an expanded cast. Scheduled for release in theaters on December 23, 2026, the film represents the latest chapter in the ongoing evolution of one of gaming's most enduring and beloved franchises
Synopsis :
During this holiday season, an Angry Bird will have to face his greatest challenge yet: surviving fatherhood… all while saving the world!
The Angry Birds Movie 3
Directed by John Rice
Written by Thurop Van Orman
Based on Angry Birds by Rovio Entertainment
Produced by John Cohen, Dan Chuba, Carla Connor, Namit Malhotra
Starring Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Emma Myers, Rachel Bloom, Walker Scobell, Danny McBride, Marcello Hernández, Tim Robinson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, MrBeast, Salish Matter, Psalm West, Sam Richardson, James Austin Johnson, Lily James, Keke Palmer
Edited by Sarah K. Reimers
Music by Heitor Pereira
Production companies : Rovio Entertainment, Sega Sammy Group, Prime Focus Studios
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date : December 23, 2026 (France, United States)
Running time : 96 minutes
San Diego, Convention center, The Loyal Subjects Booth, July 24 2026
Ben Mattes is one of the key creative voices behind the modern evolution of the Angry Birds franchise. As Creative Officer at Rovio, he oversees the long-term vision of the brand across games, entertainment, licensing, and transmedia projects, helping ensure that Angry Birds continues to evolve while staying true to the charm that made it a global phenomenon. A veteran of the video game industry with decades of experience on acclaimed franchises including Prince of Persia and Far Cry, Mattes brings a unique blend of creative leadership and storytelling expertise to Rovio's flagship property. In this interview, he discusses the future of the franchise, the expanding Angry Birds universe, and what fans can expect in the years ahead.
More than 15 years after the original game took the world by storm, Angry Birds remains one of gaming's most recognizable entertainment brands. Since its debut in 2009, the franchise has grown far beyond mobile games into animation, publishing, consumer products, theme park attractions, and feature films, reaching billions of players and fans worldwide. Now part of the SEGA family, Rovio continues to expand the Angry Birds universe through new games, cross-media storytelling, and global partnerships. The next major milestone arrives with The Angry Birds Movie 3, directed by John Rice and featuring the return of Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, and Danny McBride alongside an expanded cast. Scheduled for release in theaters on December 23, 2026, the film represents the latest chapter in the ongoing evolution of one of gaming's most enduring and beloved franchises
Synopsis :
During this holiday season, an Angry Bird will have to face his greatest challenge yet: surviving fatherhood… all while saving the world!
The Angry Birds Movie 3
Directed by John Rice
Written by Thurop Van Orman
Based on Angry Birds by Rovio Entertainment
Produced by John Cohen, Dan Chuba, Carla Connor, Namit Malhotra
Starring Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Emma Myers, Rachel Bloom, Walker Scobell, Danny McBride, Marcello Hernández, Tim Robinson, Anna Cathcart, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nikki Glaser, MrBeast, Salish Matter, Psalm West, Sam Richardson, James Austin Johnson, Lily James, Keke Palmer
Edited by Sarah K. Reimers
Music by Heitor Pereira
Production companies : Rovio Entertainment, Sega Sammy Group, Prime Focus Studios
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date : December 23, 2026 (France, United States)
Running time : 96 minutes
