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Universal Pictures will release Moonbug Entertainment and Flywheel Media's CoComelon: The Movie, produced by DreamWorks Animation, on Friday, February 26, 2027
The CG animated film, inspired by the blockbuster children’s show, will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios, DreamWorks Animation, with animation by the DNEG Group. Fans will follow JJ and his friends on the big screen for a new adventure when the film premieres in theatres on February 26, 2027.

Moonbug News Team
Nov 5, 20252 min read


CoComelon & Headspace Debut Wiggle to Wind Down Podcast Today To Help Parents Through Daylight Savings
The beloved kids' brand also debuts new music like “Cozy and Cuddly” and soothing sleep products as part of its “CoComelon Can Help” bedtime initiative. Los Angeles, CA — October 23, 2025 — Just in time for the toughest bedtime of the year, CoComelon is helping parents turn Daylight Savings chaos into calm. As part of its “ CoComelon Can Help ” campaign, the beloved kids brand will debut the new podcast, Wiggle to Wind Dow n , created in partnership with Headspace, the lea

Moonbug News Team
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Moonbug’s Little Angel Arrives on Disney+ for the First Time
LOS ANGELES, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – Disney+ and Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, today announced that Little Angel , the hit animated preschool series, is now available on Disney+ in most countries worldwide.* Seasons 1–6 became available on Disney+ today, and will be followed by Season 7 on November 30 and Season 8 on December 31. This rollout is the first from Moonbug’s landmark agreement with Disney Branded Television for Disney+ announced earlier this year, whi

Moonbug News Team
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Red Games Co. and Moonbug Entertainment Debut Coloring with Blippi & Friends, Powered by Crayola
The new preschool app brings beloved Moonbug brands, including Blippi and CoComelon, with authentic Crayola tools together in a creative digital experience. LOS ANGELES, CA – Sept. 10, 2025 – Red Games Co., in collaboration with Moonbug Entertainment and powered by Crayola, today announced the launch of Coloring with Blippi & Friends . This preschool coloring app lets kids bring their favorite Moonbug characters to life. Blippi leads the fun alongside friends from CoCome

Moonbug News Team
Sep 11, 20254 min read


Moonbug Entertainment Launches First Moonbug Channel in Australia with Fetch TV
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 1 September, 2025 – Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, today announced a partnership with Fetch TV, Australia’s premier entertainment platform, to bring the Moonbug Channel to families across the country. Launching today, 1 September, the partnership marks Moonbug’s first channel launch and first local partnership in Australia. The channel will include 315 hours of content from all shows across Moonbug’s portfolio, including CoComelon , Blippi

Moonbug News Team
Sep 1, 20253 min read


CoComelon Announces New Live-Action Educational Series, The Melon Patch, Premiering September 23 On YouTube
Join Ms. Appleberry and Her Star Teachers for New Lessons, Music, and Fun! CoComelon, the beloved global preschool brand, is bringing its signature music-filled learning to life with The Melon Patch , a brand-new live-action educational series premiering September 23 on YouTube. The Melon Patch invites families into a vibrant, interactive classroom where learning, growing, and playing come alive the CoComelon way. Beloved teacher Ms. Appleberry, played by Allie Rivera Quiñ

Moonbug News Team
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Moonbug Entertainment and Multichoice Launch First-ever Portuguese-Language Moonbug Channel in Angola and Mozambique
The Channel is Available in Angola and Mozambique on the DStv Service, With Plans to Expand to Other Portuguese-Speaking Countries LONDON, UK – 1 August 2025 – Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, today announced the expansion of its partnership with MultiChoice, launching the first-ever Portuguese-language version of the Moonbug Channel in Angola and Mozambique on DStv, starting 1 August. This marks the first time Moonbug’s 24/7 linear channel will be available in

Moonbug News Team
Aug 2, 20253 min read


Blippi Hits the Road in First-Ever Celebrity-Packed YouTube Series: Blippi: The Ultimate Road Trip Premieres August 16
LOS ANGELES, CA – July 31st, 2025 – For the first time ever, Blippi is packing up his orange glasses and heading across the country! Moonbug Entertainment, part of Candle Media, is proud to announce Be Like Blippi week, a nationwide, multi-platform celebration of curiosity. Be Like Blippi week will feature all-new content, original music, and immersive experiences across the US, rooted in the simple but powerful message that anyone can "Be Like Blippi." At the heart

Moonbug News Team
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Moonbug brings Little Angel to Crave
July 29, 2025 – Toronto, Canada – Candle Media’s Moonbug Entertainment today announced a deal with Bell Media to bring Little Angel to Crave subscribers in Canada. The deal is Moonbug’s first Canadian distribution deal for Little Angel, the popular children’s show that chronicles the adventures of BABY JOHN™ and his older sister as they explore the perfectly-imperfect world around them. Little Angels Season 1 (Part 1) begins streaming on Crave on July 26, while Part 2 de

Moonbug News Team
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Moonbug Supercharges CoComelon, Blippi and Flagship IPs with Expanded Creative and Production Leadership
Pictured: Kathy Power (left) promoted to Head of Creative, and Carlos Stevens (right) joins as Head of Creative Development at Moonbug Key hires and promotions drive momentum behind Moonbug’s signature brands—with major projects in the works across YouTube, subscription streaming services, a 2027 feature film, and more LOS ANGELES – July 23, 2025 – Moonbug Entertainment—the team behind global preschool hits CoComelon and Blippi —is scaling up its creative and production l

Moonbug News Team
Jul 24, 20254 min read


Nearly Half of Parents Say They’ve Never Felt Seen by a Brand
Moonbug, the Company Behind CoComelon and Blippi, Releases Landmark Report on What Families Really Want From Media and Marketing LONDON, July 8, 2025 — A new study from Moonbug Entertainment reveals a striking disconnect between how brands market to families and what parents actually need. With billions of views each month and daily conversations with parents worldwide, Moonbug has a unique vantage point into how modern families are navigating life—and what they expect from

Moonbug News Team
Jul 9, 20253 min read


CoComelon and Sanrio Team Up in New Global Partnership with Moonbug Entertainment
New content featuring CoComelon characters and Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll to debut in early 2026, with additional collaborations to follow BALI, INDONESIA – June 25, 2025 – Moonbug Entertainment, the award-winning global entertainment company behind CoComelon and Blippi, today announced a new partnership with Sanrio, the iconic lifestyle brand known for Hello Kitty. The multi-year collaboration will span co-branded content alongside broader consume

Moonbug News Team
Jun 25, 20253 min read


Ashley Tisdale Kicks Off CoComelon’s “Gotta Go” Tour — A Potty-themed Party for Toddlers (and Their Grownups)
This summer, the “Gotta Go Zone” rolls into LA, Nashville, and NYC—turning potty training into a celebration with music, games, and support from CoComelon Can Help Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 2025 – Potty training took center stage at Griffith Park on June 21, where actress and mom Ashley Tisdale joined families for CoComelon’s Gotta Go Zone —a fun, potty-themed celebration filled with music, games, and an immersive toddler-approved bathroom for attendees of all ages to

Moonbug News Team
Jun 24, 20253 min read


Moonbug Launches Moonbug Partner Solutions to Help Brands Tap into $2 Trillion Family Market
Full-service offering gives brands a trusted, data-driven way to connect with families through premium content, insights, and experiences LOS ANGELES (June 13, 2025) – Candle Media’s Moonbug Entertainment , the award-winning global entertainment company behind CoComelon and Blippi , today announced the launch of Moonbug Partner Solutions , a new brand partnerships division that helps brands connect with families in safe, smart, and meaningful ways. Moonbug Partner Solut

Moonbug News Team
Jun 13, 20253 min read


First-Ever CoComelon Film Greenlit by Moonbug Entertainment and Flywheel Media
Film Premieres in 2027 Produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios and DreamWorks Animation and Distributed by Universal Pictures Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Flywheel Media have greenlit the first-ever animated CoComelon feature film, marking a major milestone for the beloved global kids' brand. The CG animated film, inspired by the blockbuster children’s show, will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime

Moonbug News Team
May 14, 20253 min read


Blippi and Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line Team Up for the First Time Ever on Magical Special and Series of Episodes
Kids and Family Favorites Moonbug Entertainment, Walt Disney World ® and Disney Cruise Line 5-episode Collab Debuts May 15 May 14, 2025 – Blippi’s world of curiosity is getting even more magical! For the first time ever, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and Blippi are collaborating to bring viewers an exciting 45-minute special, plus a new collection of episodes on YouTube. Starting May 15, Blippi and Meekah are setting off on an unforgettable journey at The Most

Moonbug News Team
May 14, 20255 min read


CoComelon Launches First-Ever Brand Campaign Celebrating Parents & Caregivers
Our debut ad kicks off ‘ CoComelon Can Help ,’ a campaign that shows how songs can help families through real moments April 15, 2025 By Katelynn Heil, Head of Brand Marketing and Franchise Strategy, Moonbug Parenting today is hard. Social media piles on constant advice and pressure, but not enough support. As a mama of three kiddos under six, I feel that—deeply. And we’ve heard the same from hundreds of families. Even the U.S. Surgeon General reports that 41% of parents fe

Moonbug News Team
Apr 15, 20253 min read


“Blippi’s Job Show” Premieres on Netflix
Blippi, one of the most popular live-action children's brands in the world, is launching Blippi’s Job Show , its first-ever Netflix original series! In this brand-new series, Blippi and Meekah take kids on exciting job adventures, exploring what it’s like to be a firefighter, astronaut, grocery store worker, teacher, farmer, doctor, and so much more. Through hands-on experiences, curious questions, and Blippi’s signature energy, kids will get a fun and educational look a

Moonbug News Team
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Moonbug Entertainment Launches Little Angel’s Playroom en Español on Pluto TV
Dedicated channel expands Little Angel to Spanish-speaking fans in the U.S. MARCH 20, 2025, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Pluto TV, a global leader in free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST), are bringing the popular children’s show Little Angel to more families in the U.S. — all in Spanish! The companies announced today that their new channel, Little Angel’s Playroom en Español, is available now on Pluto TV in the U.S. The

Moonbug News Team
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Moonbug Entertainment Joins Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative
Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has joined YouTube and over a dozen leaders in the children’s content creation and distribution industry for the Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative. This global initiative brings companies together to advance responsible product design and content creation industry standards. "Millions of families learn and bond through CoComelon, Blippi and our other beloved shows. That's why we dedicate substantial care and resources to ensure

Moonbug News Team
Mar 18, 20251 min read
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