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Grand Prix of Europe (film)

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Grand Prix of Europe
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWaldemar Fast
Written by
  • Kirstie Falkous
  • Jeffrey Hylton
  • John T. Reynolds
Produced byMichael Mack
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (Germany)
  • Kazoo Films (United Kingdom)[1]
Release dates
  • 24 July 2025 (2025-07-24) (Germany)
  • 22 August 2025 (2025-08-22) (United Kingdom and United States)
Running time
98 minutes[2]
Countries
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
LanguagesGerman
English

Grand Prix of Europe is an upcoming animated sports comedy film directed by Waldemar Fast, created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and it stars the park's mascots Ed and Edda Euromous. An international co-production between Germany and United Kingdom, the film stars the voices of Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Gemma Arterton, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry.

Produced by Mack Magic and Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany, the film is scheduled for a 24 July 2025 release in Germany by Warner Bros. Pictures and in the United Kingdom on 22 August by Kazoo Films.

Voice cast

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Production

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The film was announced in July 2024 as the film will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the German theme park Europa-Park and its mascots Edda and Ed Euromous, in 2025.[3] Waldemar Fast will be directing the film from a script by Kirstie Falkous, Jeffrey Hylton and John T. Reynolds.[4] Producer Michael Mack stated that the film will be "the first in a family-friendly franchise".[4]

Release

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Theatrical

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Viva Pictures will distribute the film in the United States and Canada, under their Viva Kids label.[5] The film's Western release is slated for an August 22 premiere.[6] The film will be released in the United Kingdom on the same date as the American release by Kazoo Films.[7]

Video game

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Serving as a tie-in to the film, Ed & Edda: Grand Prix – Racing Champions will be released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[8] The game is set to be released alongside the film's release date in Germany, which is July 24, 2025.[9]

Attraction

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At the start of the 2025 theme park season Europa Park, prior to the film's summer 2025 release, opened the tie in interactive attraction called Grand Prix EDventure.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Grand Prix of Europe (U)". British Board of Film Classification. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  2. ^ "GRAND PRIX OF EUROPE [0]". Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft (in German). Retrieved 1 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe". Interpark. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b Roxborough, Scott (12 July 2024). "Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell Join Voice Cast of 'Grand Prix of Europe'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  5. ^ Amidi, Amid (22 July 2024). "Viva Pictures Scoops Up North American Rights To 'Grand Prix Of Europe'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (3 April 2025). "Viva Pictures Acquires Animated Feature 'Pets on a Train,' Debuts 'Grand Prix of Europe' Teaser". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
  7. ^ Dalton, Ben (9 July 2025). "UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2025". Screen Daily. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  8. ^ Mitchell, Bea (23 August 2024). "Europa-Park's Ed & Edda mascots inspire new video game and film". Blooloop. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Jumpgate enters into distribution agreement with THQ Nordic for the game Grand Prix of Europe". Finansavisen. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 22 May 2025. The game is finished and ready for release in connection with the movie premiere on July 24, 2025.
  10. ^ "GRAND PRIX EDventure | Europa-Park". Europa Park (Press release). Retrieved 1 January 2025.
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