Global Screen Acquires The School of Magical Animals Sequel

TELEPOOL’s Global Screen has picked up The School of Magical Animals 2, a sequel to the film based on Margit Auer’s best-selling children’s books.

In the live-action adventure sequel, set to premiere at the Marché du Film in Cannes, the students of the school of magical animals attempt to put on a musical. The film is a co-production between Kordes & Kordes Film Sued, LEONINE Studios and Lightburst Pictures.

The School of Magical Animals 2 will be released by LEONINE in Germany in fall 2022. Global Screen will distribute the film internationally.

“Which kid doesn’t love the idea of having a talking pet? This warmhearted cinema adventure for the whole family is based on Margit Auer’s wonderful novels, which have sold more than 8 million copies in German-speaking countries alone,” said Julia Weber, head of international acquisitions and sales at Global Screen. “The essence of these much-loved books has been beautifully interpreted with impressive visuals into an exceptional family-entertainment film with universal themes of friendship and teamwork. We are delighted to have secured the rights for this second iteration of The School of Magical Animals, which has a budget of more than $13 million, even higher than the prequel. We firmly believe it will be as successful as its prequel, which was the highest-grossing German film of 2021.”

Meike and Alexandra Kordes added, “It has been such a pleasure to adapt another book from Margit Auer’s special series of novels, which we know will have strong appeal to families around the world. This sequel is as joyful and uplifting as our first film, with even more fascinating and colorful characters to delight and entertain. Every one of the cast members are really engaging and team up so well with the exceptional CGI animation. We are delighted to have placed distribution of The School of Magical Animals 2 in the very creative and experienced hands of the Global Screen team.”