Draft:Foster (2025 film)

Foster is an upcoming American animated musical fantasy comedy film directed by Michael Thurmeier and Steve Martino, and screenplay by Tim Federle and Doug Langdale. It was set to be produced by Paramount Animation and distributed by Paramount+. It is Paramount Animation's second feature-length film, following The Tiger's Apprentice (2024).

Production
On February 12, 2018, it was announced that Karen Disher and Steve Martino would co-direct a animated fantasy musical for Blue Sky Studios under the working title Foster with Tim Federle writing the script, Bruce Anderson, Gillian Carr, Marc Platt, and Lori Forte producing the film, and Pasek and Paul to write the songs.

Cancellation
In April 2021, film was permanently cancelled after Blue Sky Studios shut down.

Revival by Paramount Animation and Paramount+
In December 2024, it was announced that Paramount+ had picked up the rights of the film, while Animal Logic provides animation. Paramount Animation would also take care of the remaining animation. Michael Thurmeier was set to direct the film.

Music
On February 12, 2018, Ben Pasek and Justin Paul will write the songs for Foster. On October 16, 2020, John Powell and Marc Shaiman will compose the film score. Christophe Beck composed the score, marking his second collaboration with Annapurna Animation following Nimona (2023).

Release
On February 12, 2018, Foster was set for release on March 5, 2021. On October 16, 2020, the release date was moved to August 17, 2021. It was revived by Paramount Animation with Paramount+ handling the distribution and was scheduled for a summer 2025 release.