Channel 4 Commissions Mog’s Bad Thing

Channel 4 has commissioned a seasonal special based on Judith Kerr’s Mog’s Bad Thing, with Serious Kids on board to distribute the 24-minute production from Lupus Films.

The special is set to air on Channel 4 in 2026 following its theatrical premiere in the U.K. The theatrical rollout will see it paired with Universal Pictures Content Group’s Mog’s Christmas, the BAFTA-nominated short that premiered on Channel 4 in 2023.

The film is produced by Ruth Fielding and Camilla Deakin for Lupus Films, written by Joanna Harrison and directed by Robin Shaw.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Mog’s funny feline adventures to the big and small screen once more,” said Fielding, co-founder and joint managing director at Lupus Films. “Following the success of our previous collaborations with Serious Kids on seasonal specials The Ghastly Ghoul and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, we know that Mog’s Bad Thing is in safe hands and we hope that MIPCOM will result in a host of key presales.”

“We are incredibly excited to join forces once more with the team at Lupus Films on this delightful film,” says Leila Ouledcheikh, director of global sales at Serious Kids. “We have already secured a lot of key broadcast interest and look forward to talking to everyone at MIP Junior,”

Gwawr Lloyd, interim head of drama at Channel 4, added: “We’re delighted to bring Mog back in another beautifully crafted adaptation from Lupus Films. Judith Kerr’s stories continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, and Mog’s Bad Thing captures the warmth, humor and gentle mischief that makes Mog so beloved. Following the success of Mog’s Christmas on Channel 4, we’re excited to be working with such an exceptional creative team again to deliver another festive treat for families to enjoy together.”