Arnie & Barney (2026)
Director: Sean Heuston
Cast: Shane Dundas, David Collins, Somerset Arnold, David Cameron, Juliette Crosbie
A clumsy duo of ants, Arnie and Barney—two of the least heroic bugs you’ll ever meet—take it upon themselves to rescue their colony during a brutal drought. What starts as a series of laughable blunders spirals into the discovery of a crooked water scheme, forcing them to join forces with a mysterious mosquito superhero. Through one hilarious disaster after another, these accidental heroes end up saving the entire meadow and proving that even the most unlikely underdogs can rise to the occasion.
More About This Film
Arnie & Barney is an animated family comedy about two clumsy ants with enormous ambitions and very little coordination. Their attempts to make their way through life in the meadow repeatedly turn ordinary situations into comic disasters.
The film leans into physical comedy and friendship, treating the tiny insect world as an oversized adventure playground. Its family-friendly tone mixes slapstick with a simple message about failure, perseverance, and the small victories that make life meaningful.
- Directed by Sean Heuston.
- The script was written by Fin Edquist with additional writing by Heuston and Antoine Marbach.
- The film features the voice talents of David Collins and Shane Dundas among its cast.
- Runtime is approximately 75 minutes.
- The film combines animation, adventure, comedy, and family storytelling.
Where to Watch
Arnie & Barney is a recent animated release, and platform availability can vary by territory as distribution expands.