The Twits (film)
The Twits is an upcoming American animated film co-produced and directed by Phil Johnston, who co-wrote the screenplay with Meg LeFauve, based on the 1980 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. The Twits will be released in 2025 by Netflix. Production

Development 
Since February 2003, a feature film adaptation of the book has been in development by Vanguard Animation and its founder John H. Williams. As part of a multi-picture deal with Walt Disney Pictures, Vanguard was set to produce a CG animated/live-action film, with John Cleese and Kirk DeMicco writing the screenplay. In November 2004, it was reported that Mark Mylod signed up to direct the feature, and that Cleese may star in the film. In October 2006, after the executive/regime changes at Disney, the project moved to Working Title and Universal. By January 2012, the official site of Vanguard Animation stated that Conrad Vernon, the director of Shrek 2 and Monsters vs. Aliens, would direct the film. In April 2022, following Netflix's acquisition of the Roald Dahl company, it was reported that a feature film will be distributed by Netflix, after having previously announced an animated series based on the book. In September 2023, alongside the release of a first-look image of the film, it was announced that Phil Johnston was directing the feature. Animation 
Animation had begun by September 2023, the same month it was reported that Jellyfish Pictures was doing animation on the film. Release 
The film is set to release in 2025 on Netflix, with a first-look image releasing in September 2023. References

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2020s American animated films
American children's animated comedy films
American children's animated films
American children's films
American comedy films
American fantasy films
2020s English-language films
Animated films based on British novels
Films based on works by Roald Dahl
Films with screenplays by Phil Johnston (filmmaker)
Netflix Animation films
Upcoming English-language films
Upcoming Netflix original films