A brand as timeless as any other, Peanuts keeps finding ways to enter our hearts decade after decade. Now, the gang is back with a new feature film from Apple.
The iconic characters, which originated in the Charles M. Schulz comic strip, return to movies with a new adventure set in New York City. The new film will see “the Peanuts gang go on an epic adventure to the Big City, learning the true meaning of friendship while meeting some surprising new friends along the way.”
Deadline notes that “Apple’s Peanuts feature is produced in partnership with WildBrain and Peanuts Worldwide and marks the trio’s first three-way partnership on a feature film.”
Steve Martino will helm the project from a screenplay co-written by Karey Kirkpatrick and an original story by co-writers Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano.
“Fans of all ages have been enamored with Peanuts on Apple TV+,” said Tara Sorensen, Apple’s head of children’s programming. “With our unmatched library of Peanuts titles and award-winning collection of stories that bring kids and families together, Apple TV+ is the preeminent home for Snoopy and friends and offers a world-class selection of series and films featuring the most globally cherished animated characters. We can’t wait for everyone to experience this heartwarming new adventure with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang in the Big City.”
The untitled film is slated to begin production in 2024.
