The Runaway Bunny Premiering on HBO Max

HBO Max is set to debut the new animated special The Runaway Bunny, based on the children’s book by Margaret Wise Brown.

Produced and directed by Amy Schatz, The Runaway Bunny features traditional hand-drawn animation, narration and a performance of an original Margaret Wise Brown lullaby by Tracee Ellis Ross. It also includes songs by Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Rosanne Cash, Ziggy Marley, Kimya Dawson, Rufus Wainwright and Michael Kiwanuka.

The Runaway Bunny was originally published in 1942 by HarperCollins Publishers. It follows a restless little bunny who dreams of leaving home, exploring love and childhood.

Billy Wee, senior VP of original animation at HBO Max, said: “The Runaway Bunny is a timeless classic about youthful independence and the strength of a mother’s love. Amy Schatz has lovingly brought this story to vivid life with an incredible group of collaborators.”