| The Twits | |
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| Directed by | Phil Johnston |
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| Based on | The Twits by Roald Dahl |
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| Edited by | Erika Dapkewicz |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Twits is an upcoming American animated musical comedy film based on Roald Dahl's 1980 children's novel. The film was produced, directed, and co-written by Phil Johnston. The voice cast includes Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas as the title characters, alongside Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ryan Lopez, Jason Mantzoukas, Timothy Simons, Alan Tudyk, and Nicole Byer. [1]
The Twits is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025 by Netflix. [2]
Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world, own and operate the most disgusting, dangerous, and idiotic amusement park in the world: Twitlandia. When the Twits rise to power in their town, two brave children – Beesha and Bubsy – and a family of magical Muggle-Wumps, are forced to become as tricky as the Twits in order to save the city.
In February 2003, a feature film adaptation of the book entered development at Vanguard Animation with its founder John H. Williams set to produce. As part of a multi-picture deal with Walt Disney Pictures, Vanguard was set to produce a live-action animated film, with John Cleese and Kirk DeMicco writing the screenplay. [3] In November 2004, it was reported that Mark Mylod would direct the feature, and that Cleese may star in the film. [4] In October 2006, after the executive/regime changes at Disney, the project moved to Working Title Films and Universal Pictures. [5] [6] By January 2012, Vanguard's official website stated that Conrad Vernon would direct the film. [7]
In April 2022, following Netflix's acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company, [8] [9] it was reported that a feature film would be released on their service, after having previously announced an animated series based on the book. [10] In September 2023, alongside the release of a first-look image of the film, it was announced that Phil Johnston was directing the feature and co-writing the screenplay with Meg Favreau. [9]
In June 2024, it was revealed that Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas had joined the cast. [11] In August 2025, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Timothy Simons, and the rest of the additional cast were revealed. [2]
Animation had begun by September 2023, the same month it was reported that Jellyfish Pictures was providing animation services on the film. [9]
In August 2025, it was announced that in addition to Oli Julian composing the film's score, David Byrne would write three original songs for the film: We’re Not Like Ev’ryone Else, Lullaby and The Problem Is You. He also wrote the film's closing credits song, Open The Door, with Hayley Williams. [12]
The Twits is set to be released on October 17, 2025 on Netflix. [13] [2] A first-look image was provided with the announcement in September 2023. [9]
