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 animated film (behind the 1994 version of The Lion King). It received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the cast, humor, animation, and writing.

Cast

 * Nicholas Cantu as Gumball Watterson
 * Christian J. Simon as Darwin Watterson
 * Theresa Gallagher as Penny Fitzgerald, Mrs. Watterson
 * Jessica McDonald as Carrie
 * Richard Griffith as
 * Steve Buscemi as
 * Bill Hader as
 * Seth Rogen as
 * Dan Russell as Mr. Watterson