Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip - who had mistaken his home for a junkyard - pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope. Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical "Shimmer" to grant them a wish, there's only one problem: someone else is on the hunt.
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The Pout-Pout Fish (2026) adapts Deborah Diesen's New York Times bestselling children's book into an animated family adventure about grumpy Mr. Fish (voiced by Nick Offerman) and hyperactive sea dragon Pip (Nina Oyama).
Directed by Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington, the 92-minute PG-rated film features Miranda Otto, Remy Hii, Jordin Sparks, and Amy Sedaris.
Viva Kids Pictures releases it in U.S. theaters March 20 alongside Project Hail Mary, with trailers showcasing vibrant ocean visuals and feel-good themes.