Grand Prix of Europe (film)

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Grand Prix of Europe
Grand Prix of Europe film teaser poster.png
Teaser poster
Directed byWaldemar Fast
Written by
  • Kirstie Falkous
  • Jeffrey Hylton
  • John T. Reynolds
Produced by Michael Mack
Starring
Production
companies
  • Mack Animation
  • Timeless Films
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • 24 July 2025 (2025-07-24)(Germany)
Countries
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
LanguagesGerman
English

Grand Prix of Europe is an upcoming 2025 animated sports comedy film directed by Waldemar Fast. The film is a international co-production between Germany and United Kingdom and it stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry.

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Produced by Mack Animation and Timeless Films, the film is scheduled for a 24 July 2025 release in German theaters under the distribution of Warner Bros. Pictures.

Voice cast

Production

The film was announced in July 2024 as the film will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and its mascots Edda and Ed Euromous, in 2025. [1] Waldemar Fast will be directing the film from a script by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton and John T. Reynolds. [2] Producer Michael Mack stated that the film will be "the first in a family-friendly franchise". [2]

Viva Pictures will distribute the film in the United States and Canada, under their Viva Kids label. [3] The film's Western release is slated for an August 22 premiere. [4]

The voice cast features Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who previously voiced Ferb Fletcher in Phineas and Ferb .

Legacy

Video game

Serving as a tie-in to the film, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions will be released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. [5]

Attraction

Following the film release in Germany, Europa-Park will open an interactive attraction called Grand Prix EDventure. [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe". Interpark. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Roxborough, Scott (July 12, 2024). "Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell Join Voice Cast of 'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Amidi, Amid (July 22, 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (April 3, 2025). "Viva Pictures Acquires Animated Feature 'Pets on a Train,' Debuts 'Grand Prix of Europe' Teaser". Animation Magazine . Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Bea (August 23, 2024). "Europa-Park's Ed & Edda mascots inspire new video game and film". Blooloop. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park". Europa Park (Press release). Retrieved January 1, 2025.
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