Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( film series ) - wikipedia Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( film series ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid films The logo for the films Directed by Thor Freudenthal ( 1 ) David Bowers ( 2 - 4 ) Produced by Nina Jacobson Brad Simpson Screenplay by Jackie Filgo and Jeff Filgo ( 1 ) Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs ( 1 -- 2 ) Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky ( 3 -- CC ) Jeff Kinney and David Bowers ( 4 ) Based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney Starring Zachary Gordon ( 1 -- 3 ) Robert Capron ( 1 -- 3 ) Rachael Harris ( 1 -- 3 ) Steve Zahn ( 1 -- 3 ) Devon Bostick ( 1 -- 3 ) Peyton List ( 2 -- 3 ) Connor Fielding ( 1 -- 3 ) Owen Fielding ( 1 -- 3 ) Jason Drucker ( 4 ) Owen Asztalos ( 4 ) Alicia Silverstone ( 4 ) Tom Everett Scott ( 4 ) Charlie Wright ( 4 ) Wyatt Walters ( 4 ) Dylan Walters ( 4 ) Narrated by Zachary Gordon ( 1 -- 3 ) Jason Drucker ( 4 ) Music by Theodore Shapiro ( 1 ) Edward Shearmur ( 2 - 4 ) Cinematography Jack N. Green ( 1 - 2 ) Anthony B. Richmond ( 3 & 4 ) Edited by Wendy Greene Bricmont ( 1 ) Troy Takaki ( 2 - 4 ) Production company Color Force Dune Entertainment ( 1 -- 3 ) TSG Entertainment ( 4 ) Distributed by 20th Century Fox Release date 1 : 000000002010 - 03 - 19 - 0000 March 19, 2010 2 : 000000002011 - 03 - 25 - 0000 March 25, 2011 3 : 000000002012 - 08 - 03 - 0000 August 3, 2012 4 : 000000002017 - 05 - 19 - 0000 May 19, 2017 Country United States Language English Budget Total ( 4 films ) $80 million Box office Total ( 3 films ) $225,230,068 Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of films based on the series of books, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. The series consists of four films : Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( 2010 ), Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( 2011 ), Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( 2012 ) and the latest fourth film Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul ( 2017 ). Contents 1 Films 1.1 Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( 2010 ) 1.2 Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( 2011 ) 1.3 Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( 2012 ) 1.4 Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul ( 2017 ) 1.5 Future 1.5. 1 Potential Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Cabin Fever Adaptation ( TBA ) 2 Cast 3 Crew 4 Reception 4.1 Box office performance 4.2 Critical and public response 5 References Films Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( 2010 ) Main article : Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( film ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid was released March 19, 2010, as it moved up from a previously scheduled April 2 release date. Principal production began on September 21, 2009 and was completed on October 16, 2009. The film was directed by Thor Freudenthal and starred Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley, Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson, Rachael Harris as Susan Heffley, Steve Zahn as Frank Heffley, Devon Bostick as Rodrick Heffley, Connor and Owen Fielding as Manny Heffley, Chloë Grace Moretz as Angie Steadman, Grayson Russell as Fregley, Laine MacNeil as Patty Farrell, and Karan Brar as Chirag Gupta. It is the only film in the series to be directed by Freudenthal. The Original Score for the movie was composed by Theodore Shapiro. Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( 2011 ) Main article : Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( film ) Rodrick Rules is the second film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. It was released on March 25, 2011 and is based on the second book, Rodrick Rules with scenes from The Last Straw. Principal photography began on August 23, 2010 and was completed on October 27, 2010, with filming taking place in Vancouver and New Westminster. Rodrick Rules was directed by David Bowers, with Zachary Gordon reprising his role as Greg Heffley. New main characters include Holly Hills ( Peyton List ), Grandpa ( Terence Kelly ), and Bill Walter ( Fran Kranz ). Edward Shearmur composes the original score for the film. Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( 2012 ) Main article : Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( film ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days is the third film in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. It was released on August 3, 2012 and is based on the third book The Last Straw and the fourth book Dog Days. The film was directed by David Bowers and features the same familiar cast of characters, introducing a few new ones, and also focusing on lesser characters not elaborated on in previous films, including Frank Heffley ( Steve Zahn ), Mr. Robert Jefferson ( Alf Humphreys ) and Holly Hills ( Peyton List ). Dog Days is the first film in the series not to be released in March. Diary of a Wimpy Kid : the Long Haul ( 2017 ) Main article : Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul ( film ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul was released on May 19, 2017, and is the first film to feature an entirely new cast. Jason Drucker and Charlie Wright portray Greg and Rodrick Heffley, and Tom Everett Scott and Alicia Silverstone as their parents, Frank and Susan. The film follows Greg and Rodrick convincing their family to go on a road trip for their grandmother 's 90th birthday, but they actually plan on attending a video game convention. The film was critically panned by both critics and audiences upon release. Future Potential Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Cabin Fever adaptation ( tba ) In December 2012, Jeff Kinney announced that he was working on an animated adaptation of Cabin Fever to air around Christmas 2013. The adaptation would explain how Manny managed to redirect the power for all to his room and no one else 's. In August 2013, Kinney stated it would be a half - hour television special, and would air on Fox in late 2014. The film was teased with the conclusion of the 2012 animated short film Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Class Clown, which ended with a scene adapted from the Cabin Fever book. As of 2017, no updates of the project have been announced since. Cast Character Films Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul 2011 2012 2017 Gregory `` Greg '' Heffley Zachary Gordon Nathaniel Marten ( adult ) Dylan Bell ( young ) L.J. Benet ( uncredited singing voice ) Zachary Gordon Jason Drucker Uncredited infant ( photograph ) Rowley Jefferson Robert Capron Owen Asztalos Rodrick Heffley Devon Bostick Devon Bostick Conner Ingram ( young ) Devon Bostick Charlie Wright Susan Heffley Rachael Harris Alicia Silverstone Frank Heffley Steve Zahn Tom Everett Scott Manny Heffley Connor and Owen Fielding Wyatt and Dylan Walters Chirag Gupta Karan Brar Fregley Grayson Russell Patricia `` Patty '' Farrell Laine MacNeil Madison Bell ( young ) Laine MacNeil Coach Malone Andrew McNee Mr. Jefferson Alf Humphreys Angie Steadman Chloë Grace Moretz Pete Hosey Nicholas Carey Colin Lee Alex Ferris Mr. Winsky Rob Labelle Bill Walter Cameo in end credits Fran Kranz Holly Hills Peyton List Grandpa Heffley Terence Kelly Photograph Heather Hills Melissa Roxburgh ( uncredited ) Marcia Miller ( stunt double ) Melissa Roxburgh Stan Warren Philip Maurice Hayes Troopmaster Barret Frank C. Turner Sweetie Oliver Mac Digby Joshua Hoover Mr. Beardo Christopher A. Coppola Meemaw Mimi Gould Crew Role Film Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( 2010 ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( 2011 ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( 2012 ) Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul ( 2017 ) Director Thor Freudenthal David Bowers Producer Nina Jacobson Brad Simpson Writer Jackie Filgo Jeff Filgo Gabe Sachs Jeff Judah Gabe Sachs Jeff Judah Maya Forbes Wally Wolodarsky Jeff Kinney David Bowers Composer Theodore Shapiro Edward Shearmur Cinematographer Jack N. Green Anthony B. Richmond Editor Wendy Greene Bricmont Troy Takaki Allan Joseph John Troy Takaki Production company Color Force Dune Entertainment Color Force TSG Entertainment Distributor 20th Century Fox Running time 94 minutes 101 minutes 96 minutes 90 minutes Release date March 19, 2010 March 25, 2011 August 3, 2012 May 19, 2017 Reception Box office performance Film Release date Budget Box office gross North America Other territories Worldwide Diary of a Wimpy Kid March 19, 2010 $15 million $64,003,625 $11,696,873 $75,700,498 Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules March 25, 2011 $21 million $52,698,535 $19,718,859 $72,417,394 Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days August 3, 2012 $22 million $49,008,662 $28,103,514 $77,112,176 Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul May 19, 2017 $22 million $19,850,995 $8,628,548 $28,479,543 Total $80 million $ 7008165710822000000 ♠ 165,710,822 $ 7007595192460000000 ♠ 59,519,246 $ 7008225230068000000 ♠ 225,230,068 Critical and public response Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore Diary of a Wimpy Kid 53 % ( 106 reviews ) 56 ( 27 reviews ) A - Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules 47 % ( 98 reviews ) 51 ( 23 reviews ) A - Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days 51 % ( 71 reviews ) 54 ( 22 reviews ) A - Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul 18 % ( 60 reviews ) 39 ( 16 reviews ) References ^ Jump up to : `` WATCH : Diary of a Wimpy Kid Announces Its Brand New Leads for Fourth Film, The Long Haul ''. Jump up ^ `` '' Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( 2010 ) '' on ``. Comingsoon.net. March 19, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2011. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules -- On Double DVD and Blu - ray Now ''. Diaryofawimpykidmovie.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011. Jump up ^ Brew, Simon ( July 28, 2016 ). `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid ' Franchise Rebooting With New Cast ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 5, 2016. Jump up ^ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/diary_of_a_wimpy_kid_the_long_haul/ Jump up ^ `` DIARY OF A WIMPY KID GETS ANIMATED MOVIE ''. Red Carpet News TV. Retrieved 27 August 2013. Jump up ^ Minzesheimer, Bob ( 2013 - 08 - 08 ). `` Narrator hits ' Hard Luck ' in eighth Wimpy Kid book ''. USA Today. Retrieved 27 August 2013. Jump up ^ Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( 2011 ) -- Full Cast & Crew Jump up ^ Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( 2012 ) -- Full Cast & Crew Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( 2010 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ( 2011 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ( 2012 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul ( 2017 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 2, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : reviews ''. Metacritic. Retrieved October 4, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` CinemaScore ''. Retrieved July 21, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Rodrick Rules : Reviews ''. Metacritic. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : Dog Days : Reviews ''. Metacritic. Retrieved October 4, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul ( 2017 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Diary of a Wimpy Kid : The Long Haul reviews ''. Metacritic. Retrieved May 20, 2017. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney Novels Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules The Last Straw Dog Days The Ugly Truth Cabin Fever The Third Wheel Hard Luck The Long Haul Old School Double Down The Getaway Characters Greg Heffley Film series Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules Dog Days The Long Haul Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_(film_series)&oldid=800152083 '' Categories : English - language films Diary of a Wimpy Kid ( film series ) Film series introduced in 2010 Talk Contents About Wikipedia עברית Edit links This page was last edited on 11 September 2017, at 20 : 01. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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Question: how many movies did they make of diary of a wimpy kid
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