Poppy Playtime (2026 film)

Poppy Playtime is a 2026 American supernatural horror film directed and written by Tyler Gillett, based on the video game of the same name developed by MOB Games, and with game creators Zachary Preciado, Nola Klop, and Issac Christopherson as producers. It stars Austin Butler, Ralph Fiennes, Zachary Levi, with Emily Blunt and the voices of Benedict Cumberbatch and Tara Strong.
The film entered development in 2023 with 20th Century Studios developing a film adaptation of the video game. It was then in development hell with various directors, screenwriters, and lead cast members attached at various points. Filmmakers Marcus Dunstan, William Eubank, Nia DaCosta and Alex McAulay were initially signed to direct while Austin Butler was cast as Alan Shaw (The Player) in August 2024, Gillett was hired as the director in early 2025, Patrick Warburton was offered the role of Elliot Ludwig but turned it down. Kevin James, Brett Gelman, and Ralph Fiennes were all considered to replace Warburton, with the role eventually going to Fiennes. Filming began in St. Louis from July to November.
Poppy Playtime premiered at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas on March 5, 2026, and was theatrically released by 20th Century Studios on June 24, 2022. The film emerged as a critical and commercial success, receiving positive reviews from critics and grossing $220 million against a budget of $55 million. Poppy Playtime received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Fiennes. 
== Cast ==
Austin Butler as Alan Shaw (The Player) 
Ralph Fiennes as Elliot Ludwig 
Zachary Levi as Leith Pierre 
Emily Blunt as Stella Greyber 
Josh Hutcherson as the scientist 
== Voice Cast ==
Benedict Cumberbatch as Huggy Wuggy 
Tara Strong as Poppy Playtime
Elizabeth Lail as Miss Delight
Category:Movies
Category:2026 films
Category:Films based on video games