Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman is a versatile actor known for his work in both comedy and drama. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in 'Arrested Development' and 'Ozark'. Bateman's career spans over three decades, showcasing his talent in various genres. His distinctive voice and sharp comedic... Read More
Known for
Zootopia (2016)
Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case -...
Horrible Bosses (2011)
For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into...
Game Night (2018)
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
DTF St. LouisA love triangle among three adults experiencing middle-age malaise leads to one of them ending up dead. |
Clark Forrest | |
| 2026 |
Skip IntroFeaturing intimate conversations with actors and more, this award-winning podcast reveals the stories behind Netflix's most beloved entertainment. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2025 |
Zootopia 2After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting... |
Nick Wilde (voice) | |
| 2025 |
Black RabbitA rising-star restaurateur is forced into New York's criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks... |
Vince Friedken | |
| 2024 |
Carry-OnAn airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a... |
Traveler | |
| 2023 |
Once Upon a StudioCreated for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group... |
Nick Wilde (voice) | |
| 2023 |
SmartLess: On the RoadHop on the road with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Fool's ParadiseA down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist... |
SPFX Tech | |
| 2023 |
AirDiscover the game-changing partnership between a then undiscovered Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of... |
Rob Strasser | |
| 2022 |
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder MysteryA holiday-hating detective is forced to solve a murder — and save Christmas — with help from famous trainees who... |
Jason Bateman | |
| 2022 |
Zootopia+Head back to the mammal metropolis to dive deeper into the lives of a slew of intriguing residents. |
Nick Wilde (voice) | |
| 2022 |
A Farewell to OzarkJason Bateman, Laura Linney and other cast members open up about the show's characters and creators, plus what they'll miss... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent StrokesThe live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent Strokes”. |
Tim Holifield | |
| 2021 |
Thunder ForceIn a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives... |
The Crab | |
| 2021 | Self | ||
| 2020 |
Question & AnswerThe Safdie brothers go undercover to record an interview with Adam Sandler, the star of their film UNCUT GEMS. |
Self | |
| 2020 |
The OutsiderWhen an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young... |
Terry Maitland | |
| 2018 |
GQ Presents: Iconic CharactersOver the years, celebrities have been a part of many outstanding projects and have portrayed some of film and televisions... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Game NightMax and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party... |
Max | |
| 2018 |
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David LettermanLate-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures. |
Self | |
| 2017 |
OzarkA financial adviser drags his family from Chicago to the Missouri Ozarks, where he must launder $500 million in five... |
Marty Byrde | |
| 2016 |
Office Christmas PartyWhen Carol Vanstone, CEO of the technology company Zenotek, expresses her intention to close the Chicago branch, run by her... |
Josh Parker | |
| 2016 |
Central IntelligenceCalvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from... |
Trevor | |
| 2016 |
The Family FangA brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared. |
Baxter Fang | |
| 2016 |
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of DisneyWalt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James BurrowsThe stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
ZootopiaDetermined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack... |
Nick Wilde (voice) | |
| 2015 |
The MuppetsThe Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The GiftSimon and Robyn are a young married couple whose life is going as planned until a chance run-in with Simon's... |
Simon Callem | |
| 2015 |
Hot OnesThe show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Lennon or McCartney550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Horrible Bosses 2Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick... |
Nick Hendricks | |
| 2014 |
A LEGO BrickumentaryA look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys. |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Little House on the Prairie: A Merry Ingalls ChristmasCelebrate the holidays with two classic "Little House" specials, restored and remastered for superior picture and sound. In "Christmas at... |
James Cooper Ingalls | |
| 2014 |
PumpPUMP is a documentary that tells the story of America’s addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its... |
Self - Narrator (Voice) | |
| 2014 |
This Is Where I Leave YouWhen their father passes away, four grown, world-weary siblings return to their childhood home and are requested -- with an... |
Judd Altman | |
| 2014 |
The Longest WeekLeft broke and homeless by his wealthy parents' divorce, a young man moves in with an old friend and finally... |
Conrad Valmont | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Bad WordsForty-year-old misanthrope, Guy Trilby, enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole in the rules. |
Guy Trilby | |
| 2013 |
The Arrested Development Documentary ProjectFeaturing interviews from major cast and crew members, along with 200 fans from across the country, this documentary tells the... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
DisconnectA hard-working lawyer, attached to his cell phone, can't find the time to communicate with his family. An estranged couple... |
Rich Boyd | |
| 2013 |
Identity ThiefWhen a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the... |
Sandy Patterson | |
| 2012 |
Hit & RunWhen former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardises his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to... |
Keith Yert | |
| 2012 |
MansomeFrom America's greatest beardsman, to Morgan Spurlock's own mustache, Executive Producers Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Ben Silverman bring us... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
The Change-UpLifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving... |
Dave Lockwood | |
| 2011 |
Horrible BossesFor Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind... |
Nick Hendricks | |
| 2011 |
PaulFor the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising... |
Agent Zoil | |
| 2010 |
ConanA late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. |
Self | |
| 2010 |
The SwitchKassie is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally’s objections, decides it’s time to have... |
Wally Mars | |
| 2010 |
This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of LyingThe cast share their thoughts on Gervais, his laugh, and the art of "corpsing," when Gervais can't keep a scene... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Extract: Mike Judge's Secret RecipeThe cast and crew reflect on the making of the movie, "Extract." |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Up in the AirCorporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to reach... |
Craig Gregory | |
| 2009 |
The Invention of LyingSet in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying... |
Doctor | |
| 2009 |
Couples RetreatFour couples, all friends, descend on a tropical island resort. Though one husband and wife are there to work on... |
Jason | |
| 2009 |
ExtractThe owner of a factory that produces flavor extracts, Joel Reynold seems to have it all, but really doesn't. What's... |
Joel | |
| 2009 |
Sit Down Shut UpSit Down, Shut Up is an American animated television series created by Mitchell Hurwitz for the Fox network. The series... |
Larry Littlejunk | |
| 2009 |
State of PlayWhen a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college... |
Dominic Foy | |
| 2008 |
Stand Up to CancerA biennial charitable telethon bringing together all the networks and the biggest stars in entertainment, for one night of music,... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Tropic ThunderA group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the... |
Jason Bateman | |
| 2008 |
HancockHancock is a down-and-out superhero who's forced to employ a PR expert to help repair his image when the public... |
Ray | |
| 2008 |
The PromotionTwo assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion. |
Retreat Leader | |
| 2008 |
Forgetting Sarah MarshallWhen actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His... |
Animal Instincts Detective | |
| 2007 |
JunoFaced with an unplanned pregnancy, sixteen year old high-schooler, Juno MacGuff, makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. |
Mark Loring | |
| 2007 |
Mr. Magorium's Wonder EmporiumMolly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium—the strangest, most fantastic and most wonderful toy... |
Henry Weston | |
| 2007 |
The KingdomA team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East. |
Adam Leavitt | |
| 2007 |
Yo Gabba Gabba!Yo Gabba Gabba! is an American children's television show that airs on the Nick Jr. cable network in the United... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| 2006 |
Arthur and the InvisiblesTen-year-old Arthur, in a bid to save his grandfather's house from being demolished, goes looking for some much-fabled hidden treasure... |
Darkos (voice) | |
| 2006 |
Smokin' AcesWhen a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and testify against the mob, it seems... |
Rupert 'Rip' Reed | |
| 2006 |
The ExWhen his lawyer wife, Sofia, becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm.... |
Chip Sanders | |
| 2006 |
The Break-UpPushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke... |
Riggleman | |
| 2006 |
The Jake EffectJunior corporate lawyer Nick Case shares his insights regarding his competitive relationship with best bud and roommate Jake Galvin, a... |
Jake Galvin | |
| 2004 |
Justice League UnlimitedThe galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe. |
Hermes (voice) | |
| 2004 |
DodgeBall: A True Underdog StoryWhen megalomaniacal White Goodman, the owner of a trendy, high-end fitness center, makes a move to take over the struggling... |
Pepper Brooks | |
| 2004 |
Starsky & HutchJoin uptight David Starsky and laid-back Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson as they're paired for the first time as undercover cops. The... |
Kevin | |
| 2004 |
On Air with Ryan SeacrestOn Air with Ryan Seacrest is an American syndicated television talk show, which ran from January 12, 2004 through September... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Arrested DevelopmentThe story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son who had no choice but to keep... |
Michael Bluth | |
| 2003 |
Cold PizzaCold Pizza was a television sports morning talk show that aired weekdays on ESPN2. The show's style was more akin... |
Unknown character | |
| 2003 |
Punk'dWhat happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their bank accounts... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Sol GoodeSol Goode, a charismatic L.A. twenty-something, has always relied on charm, good looks, and fast talk to glide through life.... |
Spider | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The Twilight ZoneA 2002 revival of Rod Serling's 1950/60s television series, The Twilight Zone, with actor Forest Whitaker assuming Serling's role as... |
Scott Crane | |
| 2002 |
The Sweetest ThingChristina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while... |
Roger Donahue | |
| 2002 |
One Way OutHarry Woltz is a homicide cop with a gambling problem; a problem that leaves him owing a great deal of... |
John Farrow | |
| 2001 |
ScrubsIn the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. |
Mr. Sutton | |
| 2001 |
The Fairly OddParentsThe zany, fast-paced adventures of a 10-year-old boy and his fairy godparents, who inadvertently create havoc as they grant wishes... |
Tommy Turner (voice) | |
| 2001 |
Some of My Best FriendsSome of My Best Friends is an American sitcom shown on CBS from February 28 until April 11, 2001. The... |
Warren Fairbanks | |
| 1999 |
Love StinksA movie about a relationship...that's worse than yours. Seth (Stewart), a sitcom writer-producer, meets Chelsea (Wilson), an interior decorator, at... |
Jesse Travis | |
| 1999 |
Teen Choice AwardsThe Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999.... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1998 |
Rude AwakeningUnemployed alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress Billie Frank tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her... |
Ryan | |
| 1998 |
For Your LoveFrom commitment phobics to blissful newlyweds to wedlock veterans, For Your Love depicts love in all of its romantic, challenging... |
Tom | |
| 1997 |
George & LeoGeorge & Leo is a short-lived American sitcom starring Bob Newhart and Judd Hirsch. Set on Martha's Vineyard, the series... |
Ted Stoody | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
Dr. Leslie (voice) | |
| 1997 |
Chicago SonsA bachelor pad overlooking Wrigley Field is home to the close-knit but usually bickering Kolchuk brothers. |
Harry Kulchak | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self | |
| 1995 |
Ned & StaceyA self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's trying to boost his business... |
Bobby Van Lowe | |
| 1995 |
SimonCarl, a successful Wall Street stockbroker, loses his job and his wife, and finds himself in Harlem, sharing a tenement... |
Carl Himple | |
| 1995 |
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the HartSet in San Francisco, Jonathan and Jennifer Hart are faced with the prospect of being reunited with Jonathan's long lost... |
Stuart Morris | |
| 1994 |
This Can't Be LoveTwo aging actors, who had a brief but intense marriage in the 1940s, are reunited decades later to find that... |
Grant | |
| 1994 |
Confessions: Two Faces of EvilTwo men being questioned in a police station on Christmas Eve both confess to the murder of a cop. With... |
William Mothershed | |
| 1994 |
Burke's LawBurke's Law, a revival of the 1960s cop television series of the same name, aired on CBS from 1994 to... |
Jason Ripley | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1992 |
Breaking the RulesTwo friends take their dying buddy on one last road trip. |
Phil Stepler | |
| 1992 |
A Taste for KillingTwo college students get a summer job on an offshore oil rig. They are soon approached by a co-worker who... |
Blaine Stockard | |
| 1992 |
MTV Movie & TV AwardsThe annual film & TV awards show presented by MTV. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Unknown character | |
| 1991 |
Necessary RoughnessWhen the Texas State University Fightin' Armadillos football team is disqualified for cheating and poor grades, the University is forced... |
Jarvis Edison | |
| 1989 |
The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa MilanoA special featuring celebrity guest stars and championship ice skaters from the United States and the Soviet Union. Notable for... |
Host | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Max Davis (voice) | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Jason Bateman (voice) | |
| 1988 |
Crossing the MobA young mother turns a young man's streetwise life around when she reveals to him that he is the father... |
Philly | |
| 1988 |
This MorningThis Morning features a variety of news, as well as show business, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home and garden, food, tech,... |
Self | |
| 1988 |
Moving TargetA teenage musician goes on the run from killers and the police when he returns home to find his home... |
Toby Kellogg | |
| 1987 |
Teen Wolf TooAlthough awkward college student Todd Howard is particularly adept at science, he's paying for school with an athletic scholarship that... |
Todd Howard | |
| 1987 |
Bates MotelA mentally disturbed man who roomed with the late Norman Bates at a psychiatric facility inherits the infamous Bates Motel... |
Tony Scotti | |
| 1987 |
How Can I Tell If I'm Really in Love?"How do you know if it's love? Can you fall in love more than once? Is love blind? Can you... |
Unknown character | |
| 1986 |
The Thanksgiving PromiseA teenage boy is torn between his love for an injured Canadian goose that he has found and his agreement... |
Steve Tilby | |
| 1986 |
Can You Feel Me Dancing?Based on a true story. Karin is a young blind girl who's been encouraged by her overprotective parents to encounter... |
Larry Nichols | |
| 1986 |
MatlockThrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always... |
Jason Bateman | |
| 1986 |
The Hogan FamilyThe Hogan Family is an American television situation comedy that aired on NBC from March 1, 1986 to May 7,... |
David Hogan | |
| 1985 |
Robert Kennedy & His TimesRobert Kennedy & His Times is a 1985 American television miniseries directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. The miniseries was released... |
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. | |
| 1984 |
It's Your MoveMatt Burton may have met his match when his widowed mother begins dating their new neighbor Norman who's wise to... |
Matthew Burton | |
| 1984 |
The Fantastic World of D.C. CollinsGary Coleman plays the son of a U.S. diplomat who imagines himself in fantastic situations. |
Addison Cromwell | |
| 1982 |
St. ElsewhereSt. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May... |
Tim Moynihan | |
| 1982 |
Knight RiderMichael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He... |
Doug Wainwright | |
| 1982 |
Silver SpoonsWealthy, young-at-heart business owner Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son,... |
Derek Taylor | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| 1974 |
Little House on the PrairieWhen the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family,... |
James Cooper Ingalls | |
| 1974 |
Little House on the PrairieWhen the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family,... |
James Cooper | |
| 1949 |
The Emmy AwardsAn annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television... |
Self | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Nominee / Presenter | |
| TBA |
Zootopia 3The third installment in the franchise. Plot TBA. |
Nick Wilde (voice) | |
| TBA |
Significant OtherPlot being kept under wraps. |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Jason Bateman?
Jason Bateman has starred in several successful films, including 'Horrible Bosses', 'Identity Thief', and 'Game Night'. His ability to blend humor with drama has contributed to his popularity.
Yes, Jason Bateman has received several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in 'Arrested Development' and a Screen Actors Guild Award for 'Ozark'.
Jason Bateman's first film was 'Teen Wolf Too', released in 1987. He played the role of Todd Howard, marking the beginning of his film career.
As of now, Jason Bateman's estimated net worth is around $30 million, reflecting his successful career in acting, directing, and producing.
Jason Bateman is known for his dry wit and ability to portray relatable characters. His comedic timing and dramatic depth make him a standout actor in various genres.
Jason Bateman is famous for his role as Michael Bluth in the critically acclaimed series 'Arrested Development', which earned him significant recognition and accolades.
Yes, Jason Bateman has directed several projects, including episodes of 'Arrested Development' and the film 'Bad Words', showcasing his talent as a filmmaker.
Jason Bateman is set to star in 'Zootopia 2', scheduled for release in 2025, where he will reprise his role, further solidifying his presence in animated films.