The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)
This animated adventure film is based on the beloved kids’ book series by Deborah Diesen. It follows a pouty fish named Mr Fish and an energetic sea‑dragon called Pip, who team up on a daring undersea quest to save their homes. Along the way, they meet unlikely friends – and learn lessons about friendship, courage and the power of working together. The movie is an Australian-U.S. co‑production, bringing this undersea world to life thanks to studios based in Australia.
Opens 1 January 2026 in Australia
Trailer
The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, Illustrated by Dan Hanna – Book Cover
The Pout Pout Fish Film Review
🎥🚄🦝 Pets on a Train (Falcon Express) Movie
‘Pets on a Train’ delivers exactly what its title suggests – an eclectic group of animals hurtling across the country aboard a runaway TGV train going at high speed, entirely without humans on board… and all on Christmas Eve! The chaos begins when the train is hijacked remotely by a power-obsessed badger, Hans, setting the stage for a surprisingly engaging adventure.
Its original French title, ‘Falcon Express’, refers to Falcon, the protagonist raccoon who quietly anchors the story, and as the film unfolds, we gradually uncover why he identifies as a falcon and how he found himself entangled in this crisis.
Because the entire narrative takes place within the confines of the train, the film allows for unexpectedly rich character development without the distraction of shifting locations. The animals are forced to collaborate in order to avert catastrophe (Will the train crash? Will it explode? Will it come apart?), and their journey is filled with dynamic action sequences, genuine tension and suspense, and moments of charming humour. I especially appreciated the underlying themes of friendship and teamwork, as well as the playful jabs at mainstream media, social media and influencer antics. My 6 yo son and I both found the film thoroughly delightful.
Thank you for tickets to this fun, heartwarming and action packed movie.
🎥🚄🦝 Pets on a Train (Falcon Express) Movie
📍 (Selected sessions at all good cinemas)
🗓️ First screened at the Annecy Festival on 12 June, the film is
Out now from 11 December 2025 in Australia
🕒 1h 39m
🧒🧒🏻 Rated PG
ℹ️ More Info / Buy Tickets: https://www.flicks.com.au/movie/pets-on-a-train-falcon-express/
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