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The Magic Faraway Tree 2026
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The Magic Faraway Tree represents a 2026 fantasy adventure motion picture directed by Ben Gregor with screenplay authored by Simon Farnaby, based upon Enid Blyton's The Faraway Tree book series. Leading roles feature Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nonso Anozie, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, Jennifer Saunders, and Rebecca Ferguson. The narrative centers on three youthful siblings relocating with their guardians to rural territory and encountering a domain of enchanted dimensions.
This production premiered within the United Kingdom on 27 March 2026 before appearing in America on 21 August 2026.
Announcement occurred on 14 May 2026 regarding two follow-up films under development, with filming scheduled to begin in 2027.
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Cast
- Andrew GarfieldTim Thompson
- Claire FoyPolly Thompson
- Delilah Bennett-CardyBethany “Beth” Thompson
- Phoenix LarocheJoseph "Joe" Thompson
- Billie GadsdonFrancesca "Fran" Thompson
- Nicola CoughlanSilky
- Nonso AnozieMoonface
- Jessica GunningDame Washalot
- Jennifer SaundersGrandma Thompson
- Rebecca FergusonDame Snap
- Dustin Demri-Burnsthe Saucepan Man
- Mark HeapMr. Oom Boom Boom
- Oliver ChrisMr. Watzisname
- Jos VantylerThe Birthday Elf
- Lenny HenryThe Great Know-All
- Michael PalinKnow-All
- Simon Russell BealeKnow-All
- Hiran AbeysekeraAngry Pixie
- Pippa Bennett-WarnerHannah
- Simon Farnabythe farmer
- Claire Keelanthe farmer's wife
- Ramon Tikaramthe market stall seller
- Judi Denchthe fridge
Crew
- Director
- Ben Gregor
- Screenplay
- Simon Farnaby
- Producer
- Pippa Harris, Nicholas Brown, Danny Perkins, Jane Hooks
- Cinematography
- Zac Nicholson
- Editing
- Gary Dollner
- Music
- Isabella Summers
Details
- Production
- Ashland Hill Media Finance, Elysian Film Group, Neal Street Productions, Palisades Park Pictures
- Distributor
- Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom), Vertical
- Box office
- $35 million
