The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)
“Spreading the dreary-wearies since 2008.”
Movie20261h 31mEnglish
Our verdict
Average
Viewers are divided; lower your expectations.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 18 ratings.
Movie review: The Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Animation, Family, Adventure. Its listed tagline is “Spreading the dreary-wearies since 2008.”
Story
Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt...
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 5.5/10 based on 18 votes.
Production
Release date: January 1, 2026 · Runtime: 91 minutes · Original language: English · Reported budget: $10,000,000 · Reported revenue: $4,834,402
Official trailer
Cast
Nick Offerman
Nina Oyama
Miranda Otto
Amy Sedaris
Jordin Sparks
Remy Hii
Mark Coles Smith
Nazeem Hussain
Mel Buttle
Bessie Holland
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