The wimpy kid is back, but this time Greg Heffley and friends are fully animated in a new Disney+ film! In the new movie based on Jeff Kinney's worldwide bestselling book series, the titular character has big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first. As details of his hilariously disastrous attempts to fit in fill the pages of his journal ("it's not a diary!"), Greg learns to appreciate true friends and the satisfaction that comes from standing up for what is right.

Keep scrolling to learn more details about the movie's December release and to see the first photos – including the dreaded cheese touch!

When Is the New Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie Coming Out?

The new Diary of a Wimpy Kid will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Dec. 3, just in time to stream throughout the holiday season.

Who Is in the Cast of the New Diary of a Wimpy Kid Movie?

The movie features the voices of Brady Noon (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) as Greg, Ethan William Childress (Mixed-ish) as Greg's best friend Rowley, and Chris Diamantopoulos (Silicon Valley) as dad Frank Heffley.

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