Viva Kids has acquired the animated feature “The Pout-Pout Fish,” with a wide North American theatrical release slated for March 20, 2026.

The film follows two aquatic misfits on an impossible journey to save their home. Nick Offerman leads the voice cast that also features Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Remy Hii, Jordin Sparks and Amy Sedaris.

Ricard Cussó directs the adaptation, which is based on the children’s book series written by Deborah Diesen and illustrated by Dan Hanna. Rio Harrington co-directs and Elise Allen, Elie Choufany and Dominic Morris wrote the screenplay.

Victor Elizalde, CEO of Viva Pictures, said: “’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.” Eliza

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