The Amazing World of Gumball: The Movie

The Amazing World of Gumball Movie is a 2026 animated comedy film based on the TV series of the same name by Ben Boquelet. Directed by Sam Mendes (in his animation directorial debut), the film stars the voices of Nicholas Cantu, Christian J. Simon, Theresa Gallagher, Jessica McDonald, Richard Griffith, Steve Buscemi, Bill Hader, and Seth Rogen. The film's plot follows Gumball Watterson, who has recently finished middle school, as he and his friends Darwin, Penny, and Carrie face major dangers during summer vacation, including a devilish cyborg wolf named Dr. Wolfman. The film premiered in Ireland on April 26, 2026, and was released theatrically in the United States and United Kingdom on May 15, 2026, by Warner Bros. It was a box-office success, grossing over $775 million against its $120 million budget, surpassing The Simpsons Movie as the highest-grossing film to be based on an animated series, and is the second highest-grossing traditionally animate d film (behind the original version of The Lion King). It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast, humor, animation, and writing.

Synopsis
Following the events of the TV series, Gumball Watterson is now finished with middle school, and is planning to have a wonderful summer with his best friend and adoptive brother Darwin and girlfriend Penny, as well as Carrie, who is planning to spend her summer with Darwin. However, things take a turn for the worse when an evil cyborg wolf named Dr. Wolfman arrives, plotting to destroy all of Elmore. Now it's up to Gumball, Darwin, Penny, and Carrie to stop Wolfman and save their home before it's too late.

Voice cast
See also: List of The Amazing World of Gumball characters
 * Nicholas Cantu as Gumball Watterson
 * Christian J. Simon as Darwin Watterson
 * Theresa Gallagher as Penny Fitzgerald, Nichole Watterson, Margaret Robinson, and Teri
 * Jessica McDonald as Carrie Krueger, Sarah J. Lato, Masami Yoshida, and Molly Collins
 * Richard Griffith as Dr. Wolfman
 * Steve Buscemi as Red
 * Bill Hader as Foxy
 * Seth Rogen as Dale Fur
 * Dan Russell as Richard Watterson, Donut Cop, Gary Hedges, Patrick Fitzgerald, and Marvin Finkleheimer
 * Kerry Shale as Bobert, Larry Needlemeyer, Leslie, Colin, and Hector Jötunheim
 * Hugo Harold-Harrison as Alan Keane, Tobias Wilson, Juke (music by Beatbox Hobbit), Felix, and Idaho
 * Stefan Ashton Frank as Tina Rex and Gaylord Robinson
 * Kylie Rae Kowalski as Anais Watterson
 * Scarlett Johansson as Claire Cooper
 * Alex Jordan as Hot Dog Guy
 * Rich Fulcher as Frankie Watterson
 * Sandra Dickinson as Joanna Watterson
 * Shane Rimmer as Louie Watterson
 * Walton Goggins as the Mayor of Elmore
 * Anthony Hull as Antonio "Anton" Baudgérald Toodrusse
 * Max Cazier as Clayton
 * Alix Wilton Regan as Carmen
 * Mic Graves as William and Danny
 * Dee Bradley Baker as Deer, Cat, Snake
 * Adam Sandler as himself
 * Chris Rock as himself
 * Will Ferrell as himself
 * Matthew Broderick as himself