A Starlit Journey: The Birth of Hope

A Starlit Journey: The Birth of Hope is an upcoming 2025 computer-animated Christian musical film directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, Sam J. Levine and Tony Bancroft (in Levine's feature directorial debut) and from a screenplay by Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman, Allers, Mark Koetsier, Joel Cohen, John Frink and Rob LaZebnik and a story by Cohen, Frink and LaZebnik. Inspired by the Nativity of Jesus, the story follows a young donkey named Bob and his sheep friend Rebecca as they embark on a journey guided by a star over Bethlehem. Along the way, they encounter various characters and witness the struggles and triumphs of Joseph and Mary, who are preparing for the birth of Jesus. As King Herod's paranoia threatens their plans, Bob, Rebecca, and their friends ultimately reach the humble stable where Mary gives birth to Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah. Through beautiful animation and uplifting musical numbers, the film explores themes of faith, love, and redemption inherent in the Christmas story. The film stars the voices of Michael Cera, Rachel Zegler, Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and Ricky Gervais.
A Starlit Journey: The Birth of Hope was scheduled to be released in the United States on November 7, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures under the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation imprint, and in the United Kingdom on November 14, by Sky Cinema.
==Voice Cast==
*Michael Cera as Bob, a young and adventurous donkey.
*Rachel Zegler as Rebecca, a spirited sheep.
*Taylor Swift as Mary, a humble and devout young woman.
*Timothée Chalamet as Joseph, a kind-hearted carpenter.
*Ricky Gervais as King Herod, a powerful and paranoid ruler.
==Production==
The film was formally announced with GFM Animation handling international sales and Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff set to produce. The film was scripted by Steve Bencich and Ron J. Friedman, who previously worked with Allers on Open Season (2006). Sam J. Levine attached to direct, who previously worked on DC League of Super-Pets (2022).
==Music==
Stephanie Economou was announced to compose the musical score.
==Animation==
Base Animation and Cinesite would take over animation duties, with its Beijing facilities handling most of the production, and from its Montreal and Vancouver facilities.
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