Disney Greenlights Third "Phineas and Ferb" Movie

Disney Branded Television has announced the production of a third "Phineas and Ferb" movie, which is set to begin filming later this year. The film, co-created by Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, will feature a time-warp theme that threatens to erase the very existence of Phineas and Ferb as brothers. The storyline revolves around Dr. Doofenshmirtz's time-travel experiment that backfires, erasing the pivotal moment when Phineas' mother meets Ferb's father. As a result, the boys never become siblings, leading to a reality where every day is merely adequate. The duo must restore the timeline to prevent this altered reality from becoming permanent.

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The film will see the return of original voice actors, including Vincent Martella as Phineas Flynn, David Errigo Jr. as Ferb Fletcher, and Ashley Tisdale as Candace Flynn, among others. The production team includes writers Kate Kondell and Jeff Howard, director Bob Bowen, and producer Brandi Young. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, emphasized the film's potential to expand the imaginative world of "Phineas and Ferb," stating, “This movie gives Dan and Swampy the chance to stretch that world even further and play with what happens when everything gets turned on its head.”

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"Phineas and Ferb" has a rich history, having previously produced two successful movies: "Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension" in 2011 and "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe" in 2020. The franchise has garnered critical acclaim and strong viewership, with the recent revival in 2023 leading to a 40-episode pickup. The show has consistently ranked high in Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10, accumulating nearly 600 million minutes viewed.

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In addition to the new movie, Disney is set to release new content, including a series of shorts titled "Agent P Under C," which follows Perry the Platypus on a mission against animal adversaries. The franchise has achieved significant success, winning five Emmy Awards and becoming Disney's most successful animated series among children aged 6-11 and tweens aged 9-14. The franchise has expanded into various merchandise, including live shows, novels, toys, and video games, amassing over 8 billion hours of viewership across linear and streaming platforms since its inception.

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Povenmire and Marsh expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to explore themes of family and unconditional love in a manner that is both bold and humorous. They stated, “We’ve always wanted to explore a story centered on family and unconditional love, preferably in a way that’s bold and sentimental yet classically funny.”

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• “This movie gives Dan and Swampy the chance to stretch that world even further and play with what happens when everything gets turned on its head.” — Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television

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• “We’ve always wanted to explore a story centered on family and unconditional love, preferably in a way that’s bold and sentimental yet classically funny,” — Dan Povenmire and Jeff Marsh, Co-creators

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The third "Phineas and Ferb" movie promises to continue the legacy of creativity and humor that has defined the franchise, appealing to both new and returning fans.

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