When Pigasso Met Mootisse

When Pigasso Met Mootisse is a 2026 American computer-animated comedy film produced by Owen Laramore Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Gary Krisel and based on the 1998 book of the same name by Nina Laden it is the seventeenth Owen Laramore Entertainment feature film, and features the voices of James Franco and Peter Dinklage as the titular characters, with supporting roles done by Jim Hanks, Sarah Paxton, Stephen Root, and Christina Hendricks while Krisel narrates.

Krisel had plans to adapt the book into a feature film following the release of his other self-directed film, Star Wars in 2024. Franco and Dinklage were cast the following year. Krisel and Jonathan Goldstein penned the script.

The film went into theatrical release on August 29, 2026, to mixed reviews from critics, mostly criticizing the script and hit-or-miss humor while the heartwarming message, Christopher Lennertz's musical score, and the performances of Franco and Dinklage were favorably praised. Despite earning $323 million worldwide on a $157 million budget, it became a box-office disappointment compared to the book.

Cast
James Franco as Pigasso, a pig who paints everything and anything in a most unusual way.

Peter Dinklage as Mootisse, a bull who paints big, bold, bright pictures. He is Pigasso's rival who later becomes his best friend.

Jim Hanks as Backson, a treacherous black bull. Backson is the film's main antagonist.

Sarah Paxton as Halle, a bull and Backson's wife.

Stephen Root as Harsh, a rooster.

Christina Hendricks as Debicki, a pig and Pigasso's love interest.

Gary Krisel as the narrator